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.
Messin' With The Kid
Rory Gallagher Lyrics
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The people are sayin' you gonna put the kid down,
Lordy, what're you doing?
You can call it what you want,
I call it messin' with the kid.
You told me you loved me,
You told me a lie.
Lordy, what're you doing?
You can call it what you want,
I call it messin' with the kid.
You took the kid's car and drove all around town,
Tellin' everybody you're gonna put the kid down.
Lordy, what're you doing?
Call it what you want,
I call it messin' with the kid.
Messin' with the kid.
Messin' with the kid.
Messin' with the kid.
Messin' with the kid.
You can call it what you want,
I call it messin' with the kid.
You told me you loved me,
You told me a lie.
I love you woman till the day I die.
Take my car and drive all around town,
Tellin' everybody you gonna put me down.
Lordy, what're you doing?
Call it what you want,
I call it messin' with the kid.
Messin' with the kid.
Messin' with the kid.
Messin' with the kid.
Messin' with the kid.
Messin' with the kid.
The lyrics to Rory Gallagher's song "Messin' With The Kid" are a defiant response to rumors that the singer's lover is out to ruin his reputation. The opening lines establish the theme of gossip and hearsay: "What's this I hear that's going all around town? The people are sayin' you gonna put the kid down." Despite the singer's pleas for the woman to stop spreading lies, she continues to "mess with the kid" by taking his car and telling everyone that she plans to bring him down. The repetition of the titular phrase "messin' with the kid" reinforces the sense of harassment and intimidation the singer is experiencing.
The lyrics also touch on themes of betrayal and heartbreak, with the singer lamenting that the woman he loves lied to him when she said she loved him. Despite the pain she has caused him, he proclaims that he will love her until his dying day. The lyrics are delivered with Gallagher's signature blend of blues and rock, with searing guitar riffs and forceful, passionate vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
What's this I hearthat's going all around town?
There are rumors spreading around town that you are planning to harm the kid.
The people are sayin' you gonna put the kid down,
The townspeople are talking about you wanting to hurt the kid.
Lordy, what're you doing?
Expressing shock and disbelief at your actions.
You can call it what you want,
I call it messin' with the kid.
While you may try to justify your actions, I see it as deliberately harming the kid.
You told me you loved me,
You told me a lie.
You betrayed my trust by lying to me about your love.
I love you woman till the day I die.
Despite this deception, my love for you remains strong.
You took the kid's car and drove all around town,
Tellin' everybody you're gonna put the kid down.
You used the kid's car to spread rumors and lies about wanting to harm them.
Call it what you want,
I call it messin' with the kid.
No matter what excuses you may come up with, it still amounts to intentionally hurting the kid.
Messin' with the kid.
Repeated emphasis on the seriousness of your actions.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MEL LONDON
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@misspvtledbetter
Rory will always be the man. I not only her his music but I feel it down deep in my soul . I love Rory so much.❤❤❤🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
@adamweitzmann8883
Absolutely wonderful. He was peerless, magnificent - and anyone who ever got to see him live will of course already know that.
@godfreymccammon4531
Hey there, I got to see Rory Gallagher at least 11 to 15 times at the Columbus Agora Music Hall on Ohio State's campus back in the early to mid 70's. Several times I was lucky enough to be down front staring right at him, and the faces he made when he was soloing are some of my best memories of some of his shows...what a privilege it was to be in his musical world.
@archer5614
Got to see him live a few times, absolutely brilliant! Hard to think it was 50 years ago.
@daveh6844
I did see him Manchester Free Trade Hall
@sebastianbach6102
He died before I got the chance to see him. You guys are a little older than me, so lucky you 🍀
@fritsbos1527
Saw him live in Holland when i was a kid he was messing with in a musical way.Ran on stage in the break,Rody s brought me down nicely.Itvwas a great concert
@andrea22213
For those nine minutes I was nineteen again.
Used to see Rory all the time at The Sundown, (The Regal, Edmonton) all the time from about 1971-76. And once at The Bridge House, Canning Town.
@franciscoaraujo5580
Wowww
@peterperigoe9231
me too!! Rory was a resident at the Marquee club back then every Wednesday night, I must have seen Rory twenty times I lived in the UK until 1974 I live in Ireland since but never got to see him play here. But I did get to see the 'Band of Friends in Cork some years back.