As promised, here's part 2 of this special birthday blog post: rewritingrory.co.uk/2026/03/02/o... Enjoy! #rorygallagher #guitarsolos #blues

Happy heavenly birthday, Rory ❤️ This year, to mark the day, I called on you all to send in your favourite solos so I could compile a Top 40 list. Here's Part 1 focused on your live choices: rewritingrory.co.uk/2026/03/02/i... The studio picks will drop later today. #rorygallagher #blues #guitar

Hope you are having a good week. The latest Rewriting Rory blog post has just gone live - an interview with Sheena Crowley focused on the campaign to save Rory's Strat. I thought it would be the ideal post for this Valentine's weekend ♥️ rewritingrory.co.uk/2026/02/13/h... #rorygallagher #fender

The stunning extended opening to Out on the Western Plain from Rory’s performance and interview on the iconic Irish TV programme The Late Late Show, which took place on this day in 1988. #rorygallagher #blues #1980s

Delighted to share the second post in the 'One Song, Many Lives' series, today focusing on 'Tattoo'd Lady': rewritingrory.co.uk/.../2-one-so... Have a great weekend! #rorygallagher #blues #tattoodlady

Some great photos of Rory on stage in Budapest on this day in 1985, taken by Vaida Janos. You can listen to a bootleg of the concert here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntWw... #rorygallagher #1980s #blues

For this year’s blog post for Rory’s birthday I’ve set myself a rather ambitious challenge: compiling a list of favourite Rory guitar solos, chose by you. If you’d like to take part, simply email me at [email protected] with your three favourite solos. The submission deadline is 14 February!

I'm delighted to share the news that, to date, Rory Gallagher: The Later Years has raised £1,500 for Music Minds Matter. Thank you so much to everybody who has purchased a copy! #rorygallagher #blues #mentalhealth

Here's something that's a little different from the typical Rewriting Rory content that neatly brings to a close my trilogy of ‘Christmas’ posts. It's a wonderful interview with Rory from 1975, broadcast on the Irish radio programme Roll Over Beethoven. Enjoy! rewritingrory.co.uk/2026/01/09/1...

A great photo of Rory performing at the Paradiso Club in Amsterdam on this day in 1995 (photo by Corne Botts). #rorygallagher #1990s #amsterdam #blues

Rory’s final tour continued on this day in 1995, this time stopping at De Vrijhof in Enschede. Here are a few photos from the concert, taken by Herman Nijhof. Herman sadly passed away in tragic circumstances last year and is very sorely missed. #rorygallagher #1990s #netherlands #blues

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! May your 2026 treat you well and bring good health and happiness. Thanks to all of you who follow, read and comment in this space. Here’s to another year of celebrating Rory and his music ❤ #rorygallagher #happynewyear

As 2025 draws to a close, it's time to look back on what has been an extraordinary twelve months for Rory’s legacy. Check out my annual Year in Review blog post to get a month-by-month lowdown: rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/12/29/a... Enjoy! #rorygallagher #blues @rorygallagher.com

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a peaceful, joyful festive season! I hadn’t planned to share this quite so soon, but it felt right to have it ready for Christmas. I hope you enjoy this special blog post exploring Rory’s 1983-84 Christmas Irish tour: rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/12/24/t...

Today marks 31 years since Rory featured on Roberto Manes' Phoenician Dream album. Rory died before the tracks were titled, but he wanted to dedicate one piece (Raga for G.M. Volonté) to Gian Maria Volonté and the other (Voices from the Bazaar) to the vibrant spirit of African street markets.

Rory rocking the Vooruit in Ghent on this day in 1992—the final show of his four-week European tour. Photos by Ronnie De Craemer #rorygallagher #blues #1990s

Two incredible photos of Rory on stage at the Paradiso Club in Amsterdam. Rory played the venue on two consecutive nights in 1992 (15 and 16 December). "He rocked that place, kept coming back for encores, then looked at his watch and said 'this man has to go to sleep' but he kept on going!"

Rory’s Defender tour continued on this day in 1987, stopping by the Ostseehalle in Kiel. Photos by Axel Ortgies. #rorygallagher #1980s #blues

Hope you're having a good weekend. Just a little blog post from me today to mark the anniversary of a special gig that Rory did to raise funds for Jo Ann Kelly's medical care: rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/12/14/o... A few more exciting (I hope!) posts to come over the Christmas period! #rorygallagher

On this day in 1992, Rory headlined the Bonn Blues Festival. It was Rory's first time playing Bonn and he was excited to be there as it was the setting of John Le Carre's A Small Town in Germany. For more about this gig, check out chapter 3.1 Rory Gallagher: The Later Years. #rorygallagher #1990s

On this day in 1988, Rory performed at the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool. Last year, I was fortunate to receive a set of photos from the show taken by the late Jeff Pitt. You can find more images and full details here: rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/12/05/r... #rorygallagher #1980s #blues #liverpool

I'm planning a future blog post on Rory's 1983-84 Christmas Irish tour. If you were at any of the gigs in Dublin, Cork, Omagh, Sligo, Killarney, Belfast or Kilkenny, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a DM! 😊 #rorygallagher #1980s #ireland

Otd in 1992, Rory performed at the Rockhaus in Vienna. The show stands out for the surprise return of I’m Not Awake Yet. Outstanding: his seasoned vocals and beautifully judged rhythm work, combined with Mark’s harmonica and Richard’s drums, give it a striking new dimension. #rorygallagher #1990s

On this day in 1988, Rory played the Assembly Hall in Worthing. Here are some brilliant photos from the concert, taken by David Cooper. #1980s #RoryGallagher #blues #worthing #rockconcert

Rory on stage at the Ayr Pavilion on this day in 1988. Photos by Alistair Mulhearn. #rorygallagher #blues #1980s

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for that Rory fan in your life? Rory Gallagher: The Later Years is currently on a Black Friday offer on Amazon for £10 (paperback) or £7.45 (Kindle): www.amazon.co.uk/Rory-Gallagh... #rorygallagher #blues #1980s #1990s

As promised, here's part two of my blog post on Rory's 1985 North American tour: rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/11/21/t... Hope you enjoy it! Have a great weekend! #rorygallagher #blues #1980s

On this day in 1987, Rory played the Metropol in Berlin. Here are a few great shots from the concert! #rorygallagher #1980s #blues #berlin

The latest RR blog post is now live - Part 1 of a special on Rory's 1985 North American tour. I'd wanted to write about this in Rory Gallagher: The Later Years, but there simply wasn't any space left, so I'm happy to finally turn my attention to it. Enjoy! rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/11/14/t...

Some rare footage of Rory on German magazine show Tele-Illustrierte on this day in 1987, delivering a blistering performance of Sonny Boy Williamson's Don't Start Me Talkin'. #rorygallagher #1980s #blues

Rewriting Rory turns 4 today! 🥰 Born to challenge misconceptions about Rory’s final decade, the blog celebrates his creativity, brilliance and humanity to the very end. Thank you to everyone supporting this labour of love — here’s to honoring Rory in all eras of his life! #rorygallagher #blues

A great selection of photos of Rory on stage at the Muziekcentrum Vredenburg in Utrecht, Netherlands on this day in 1987. Photos by Jan Slob #rorygallagher #1980s #blues #netherlands

Just a reminder that I'm still looking for people to take part in the below study. Drop me a line if you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested 😃

Kicking off a new Rewriting Rory series today: 'One Song, Many Lives'. Each post traces the evolution of a Rory song through the years, with highlights from my favourite live versions — and a chance to vote for yours. First up: 'I Wonder Who'. rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/10/30/1... #rorygallagher

My latest paper with Rock Music Studies is out today. It uses a netnographic approach combining digital archival research and social media observation to explore the sources, circulation and reception of a contemporary music legend about Rory www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Happy Birthday to the Maestro of the Harp, Mark Feltham! A virtuoso harmonica player, a rock-solid force in the Rory Gallagher band and a true musical kindred spirit and friend to Rory. Wishing you a fantastic day filled with great music, sir! #rorygallagher #blues #harp #music

On this day 1987, Rory played at the Hummingbird in Birmingham. He was joined by Tony Mcphee of the Groundhogs for the encore. To relive this powerful performance, head on over to Rewriting Rory where you can find a bootleg video of the concert: rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/10/19/r... #rorygallagher

35 years ago, Rory delivered a stunning performance at Rocklife in Cologne. He powered through a 90-minute set filled with tracks from Fresh Evidence before returning for an unforgettable jam with Jack Bruce. A chapter on this concert can be found in Rory Gallagher: The Later Years. #rorygallagher

Some great photos of Rory taken on this day at the Irish Centre in Leeds in 1987. pics by Andrew Pollard #rorygallagher #blues #1980s

To mark the release of Defender, Rory and his band hit the road in October 1987 for a UK tour. On this day that year, they performed at the International 2 in Manchester. You can read a wonderful first-hand account of the show by fan John Christie rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/10/08/o... #rorygallaher

Participants needed for my new study on parasocial attachments and the material afterlives of music keepsakes. See further details below ⬇️ #rorygallagher #blues #fender #strat #bonhams #auction #fandom

Today marks one year since the publication of Rory Gallagher: The Later Years! Here's a conference paper I delivered earlier this year about the writing process behind the book and the decisions made along the way. Enjoy! rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/10/03/o... #rorygallagher #blues #1980s #1990s

The third installment in the Meeting with the G-Fans series is now live! This time, I spoke to Michael Hopkinson who first discovered Rory in 1973 on The Old Grey Whistle Test. I hope you enjoy it! rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/09/28/m... #rorygallagher #blues #1970s #fanstories

On this day in 1988, Rory played Heppenheim Open Air Festival in Germany. To mark the anniversary, here are a few fan testimonies I posted last year from those who were there. Enjoy! rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/09/11/o... #rorygallagher #1980s #blues

Little blog piece for Edinburgh University Press about Rory's incredible songwriting as a companion piece to my recent Crime Fiction Studies piece on the wonderful Kickback City boxset 😃❤️ euppublishingblog.com/2025/09/05/r... #rorygallagher @rorygallagher.com

For a while, I’ve been wanting to write a post about Rory’s many concerts across Scandinavia & Finland. Over the past few months, I’ve really enjoyed researching & speaking to fans who were there. I’m excited to share the full piece today. rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/09/05/n... #rorygallagher

Some fantastic photos of Rory on stage at the Tegelen Blues Festival in 1993. This was the third time that Rory performed at the iconic Dutch festival. Also on the bill were C. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Duke Robillard & Band, Earl King and the Butanes and Monti Amundson. #rorygallagher

On this day in 1992, Rory received a civic reception at Cork City Hall from Lord Mayor Micheál Martin in recognition of his musical achievements. During the event, he was presented with a commemorative piece of Tipperary Crystal. #rorygallagher #1990s #blues

Last year, I did a talk on National Crime Reading Month about the Kickback City boxset. Well, the findings have since been written up & were published today in the academic journal Crime Fiction Studies. Here's the link if you fancy a read! 😊 #rorygallagher www.euppublishing.com/doi/full/10....

On this day in 1994, Rory performed at the SDR3 Festival in Stuttgart, held to mark the final day of the station’s annual “Hit Parade”. The event brought together broadcasters from across Europe, including Germany, Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands & Bosnia-Herzegovina. #rorygallagher #blues #1990s