Before finding solo fame he was a member of blues-rock band Taste.
In 1972 he was voted Melody Maker's Top Musician of the Year, dethroning Eric Clapton.
Rory died of complications following a liver transplant in 1995. As the funeral cortege moved through the streets of Cork, his life and music was celebrated by the city's citizens. He is buried in St. Oliver's Cemetery just outside the city.
Generally regarded as one of the top ten guitarists ever, many of today's top musicians, including The Edge from U2, Slash of Guns N' Roses, Johnny Marr of the Smiths and Brian May of Queen cite Rory as an inspiration in their formative musical years. It is also well documented that the Rolling Stones auditioned Rory for the band as their permanent guitarist in the '70s but he refused on the basis that it was against all he believed in terms of his own name and style. Though Rory Gallagher never released a single, Rory Gallagher's albums have sold in excess of 30 million copies worldwide.
A square in Cork City was named after him in 1997 and signature edition of his Fender Stratocaster guitar was released as well.
In 2002 he appeared on a Republic of Ireland postage stamp.
There is a Rory Gallagher Corner at Meeting House Square in Temple Bar, Dublin.
On the 19th May 2006, a life-size bronze statue in the shape of his Stratocaster has been installed at this very corner. Some of those who attended the unveiling include The Edge of U2 and the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
There’s another artist with the same name:
(2) Rory Gallagher is a 21 year old Cardiff based Trance Producer/DJ hailing from London, U.K. He is also known as Rozza.
Whilst living in Ireland, Rory found himself instantly hooked to trance music after hearing Paul van Dyk's 'For an Angel' and the classic Ireland 'Euphoria' album back in 2003. After many years of absorbing to electronic music and developing a fine taste for it, he decided to try his hand at creating the music. In 2005, whilst learning the basics of production, Rozza decided that trance music was what he wanted to do and was constantly in his home studio, experimenting with fresh sounds and ideas.
Looking at the bigger picture, he decided to focus on production & sound engineering and as a result is now studying for a Music Technology degree.
In early 2007, after catching the attention of Adam White, Rozza was signed up to Emalodic (Adam White's label) and saw his debut single released. His first record, titled 'Discover', gained excellent reviews in the dance press and support from the biggest DJs the world-over.
Since then Rozza has had a number of successful releases on Alter Ego, Deepblue, Infrasonic & Emalodic amongst others, which have all had big support from key players in the scene.
Rozza has also been working with the likes of Adam White, which led to the massive ‘Love Angles’ and was heavily supported on Radio 1 and by Armin Van Burren. Recently he has worked with Danish producer Daniel Kandi on a remix of ‘The Path’.
On the DJ circuit Rozza has held a residency in Newport Wales, and has played at various nights in Thailand, Europe and around the UK.
Follow Me
Rory Gallagher Lyrics
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One you can find at the end of the night
I want to climb a ladder to space
And leave without trace
'Cause now is the time
Things are gonna be so clear
Well I'm light years from here
Let me take a tear from your eye
And leave it behind stay by my side
Won't you follow me
Where I'm bound
Time's for borrowing now
Won't you follow me
Time is tight
Before things swallow me down
I've been locked in this cage
Gonna break away before it's too late
I'm gonna rewrite the page take the stage
And live tomorrow today
You'll find the dreams you mislaid
They want to runaway
All the due's have been paid
Yes it's time to depart
Go with your heart follow the flame
Won't you follow me
Where I'm bound
Time's for borrowing now
Won't you follow me
Time is tight
Before things swallow me down
Won't you follow me
Where I'm bound
Time's for borrowing now
Won't you follow me
Time is tight
Before things swallow me down
Won't you follow me
Where I'm bound
Time's for borrowing now
In Rory Gallagher's song "Follow Me", he expresses his desire to leave the past behind and embark on a new journey to seek enlightenment. The first verse indicates his goal to achieve something spectacular, something that can only be found at the end of the night, beyond the darkness. He wants to reach the stars, to escape this world and everything that is familiar to him. He urges his audience to follow him, to seize the day and not waste any more time in hesitation. Embarking on a new journey, he's no longer of this world and has transcended to a new space leaving everything behind.
The following verses continue with this theme. Gallagher sings about breaking away and rewriting history, about realizing dreams that were once forgotten or lost. By immersing oneself in the moment, the future becomes more accessible, and the possibilities are endless. He wants to share this experience with his listeners and persuade them to join him on this journey. By following him, they could begin to discover their own inner voice and find happiness.
Overall, the song is about finding oneself and following one's heart. Gallagher wants everyone to break away from their routine, to discover their own path to enlightenment. He's urging us not to waste any more time, to take control of our lives, and discover what makes us happy.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to plant a star on the sky
I want to do something remarkable that everyone would recognize
One you can find at the end of the night
I want to do something so significant that it would stand out, similar to a star that stands apart from other stars
I want to climb a ladder to space
I want to reach for the unreachable and aim high
And leave without trace
I want to create something so iconic that even if I were to leave, my work would remain and speak for me
'Cause now is the time
The present is the best time to express one's potential
Things are gonna be so clear
My dreams are about to be fully realized
Well I'm light years from here
I feel like I'm very far from my goals
In some other space
I'm looking for inspiration from somewhere else
Let me take a tear from your eye
Let me be the one who comforts you
And leave it behind stay by my side
I will never leave you, and I will always be there in times of need
Won't you follow me
Come with me on this journey and share in my successes and failures
Where I'm bound
Join me in pursuing my dreams and aspirations
Time's for borrowing now
There's no point in waiting; time is of the essence
Before things swallow me down
Before I'm weighed down by responsibilities and other factors
I've been locked in this cage
I've been stuck in a place where I have no control over my life or future
Gonna break away before it's too late
I need to take action before I get stuck permanently
I'm gonna rewrite the page take the stage
I'm going to seize control of my life and create my own path
And live tomorrow today
I'm not going to wait for tomorrow or put things off until later
You'll find the dreams you mislaid
You will rediscover your dreams and aspirations
They want to runaway
Your dreams and aspirations are waiting for you to pursue them
All the due's have been paid
All the hard work and effort you have put in will pay off
Yes it's time to depart
It's time to leave behind your past and embrace your future
Go with your heart follow the flame
Trust your instincts and follow your passion
Time is tight
Time is running out; act now
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Written by: RORY GALLAGHER
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