Jimi Hendrix was quoted once saying that "RG was the best guitar player". I have been looking for a place to start w/ this artist!
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Rory Gallagher Original Album Classics
Probably late to the party but just picked up this re-mastered box set from Amazon. Have listened to 3 of the 5 CDs and so far - great music, great sonics, great value. On my system and to my ear, this seems like re-mastering done right. If you like the blues and don't know Rory, check it out. Didn't bother to search for prior threads. Worth a repeat (I think) even if there are.
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jafant...I think that quote from Jimi about RG is apocryphal/"urban legend"...but have heard it before (and very cool if it were true). It is also claimed Jimi said it about Phil Keaggy http://www.snopes.com/music/artists/keaggy.asp Elsewhere found Jimi being cited as saying Billy Gibbons was the greatest! Hope you do get some music by Rory. The Irish Tour movie is really great too (sound isn’t so hot but still worthwhile). |
Hi again, jafant. I ain’t making this sh** up! If you want some profound discussion ;-) about exactly WHO is the GREATEST GI-tar player, check out the link below. It’s also the source for that Billy Gibbons/JH nomination...see Bill H.’s post on 7/4/2001 at 1:56AM. Actually, if you are interested in the topic, there are some good nominees. Have fun. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-76739.html BTW - Listening to Rory’s "Against the Grain"...really enjoying track 8, All Around Man. That album was a separate purchase...not part of the package the thread is about. |
'Sfunny....I went with a pal to see RG (he was a fan, I was just tagging along). I went on to see him 2 more times, he was incredible! BUT....I never got into his records. I owned one or two but as you can see, they were totally unmemorable to me. I'm sure it has something to do with me but...go figure! |
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