May Emerald
Emerald Ireland
William Rory Gallagher
March 2, 1948 - June 14, 1995
"Ireland's first rock star"
Genres considered - Blues Rock, Hard Rock
Guitarist of the Year by Melody Maker (1972)
No. 42 on Gibson.com's Top 50 Guitarists of All Time (2010)
No. 57 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time
Rory Gallagher has performed over 2,000 concerts worldwide & has over 30 million record sales worldwide.
Rory Gallagher has influenced such musicians as Brian May (of Queen), Slash, The Edge, Alex Lifeson (of Rush), Vivian Campbell (of Def Leppard) and others.
Discography - 14 solo albums including 3 live albums
The history of Rory Gallagher's career is extensive and uniquely played out. I considered his debut solo album and final studio album for any noted singles but both were black and white (as in no highlighted links). Tributes honoring Gallagher are admirable. I have just one question to ask - Is Rory "the greatest guitarist you've never heard of"? (Cite Wikipedia)
In conclusion, I turn to you - the reader and passerby - to answer the question and put in your two cents. In your words, bring Rory Gallagher to life on Set List.
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