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

Celebrating 33 years since Rory’s headlining appearance at the Temple Bar Blues Festival - one of my favourite ever Rory performances and voted by you in 2023 as the highlight of his final decade. #rorygallagher #blues #1990s

Remembering Rory's dear mother, Monica, who sadly passed away on this day in 2005. "He adored his mother, a constant confidante to a man who rarely confided in those around him. No matter what part of the world he was in, he always made it his business to telephone her every day.” #rorygallagher

On this day in 1992, Rory gave a remarkable masterclass to a group of young guitarists at the Guinness Hopstore in Dublin. During the event, he was also honoured with the Fender/Arbiter Hall of Fame Award, presented by the Lord Mayor of Dublin. #rorygallagher #blues #1990s

On this day in 1992, the new Rory Gallagher Band with bassist David Levy & drummer Richard Newman made their debut at the Marina Hotel in Rhyl. Head to the link below for some exclusive photographs & memories of this concert: rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/08/11/r... #rorygallagher #blues #1990s

Today marks 31 years since Rory’s incredible performance at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient. To celebrate, here’s a short clip from the concert, featuring one of my all-time favourite renditions of I Could’ve Had Religion. #rorygallagher #blues #1990s

Wishing Rory’s brother and longtime manager, Dónal Gallagher, a very happy 76th birthday today! ❤️Thank you, Dónal, for everything you've done - and continue to do - to keep Rory’s legacy alive. #rorygallagher

On this day in 1987, Rory played the Seepark Open Air Festival in Arbon. Note his bleeding hand and blood on the scratchplate in some of these photos - evidence of just how intensely he played. Read more on this gig here: rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/08/08/o... #rorygallagher #blues #1980s

A few photos of Rory at the Langenau Open Air Festival, taken by Wolfgang Gürster on this day in 1994. "Rory fascinates just as much as he did 20 years ago" wrote Neu-Ulmer Zeitung, hailing him as "the star of the evening." #rorygallagher #blues #1990s

On this day in 1989, Rory played the Mildenhall Rock & Blues Festival. I'm delighted to share a pre-concert interview he gave to a local radio station. Rebroadcast after Rory’s passing, it also features a new interview with Gerry McAvoy. #rorygallagher rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/08/05/1...

Recently, I teamed up with the brilliant Steve Clarke - Bonhams' expert guitar tech - to write a piece for the academic journal RIFFS: Experimental Writing on Popular Music on Rory's Strat. You can read it here: riffsjournal.org/lauren-alex-... #rorygallagher @rorygallagher.com

A day late because of yesterdays special blog post but too important to miss: On july 17th 1988, Rory Gallagher took part in a landmark concert at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre to mark Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday. #rorygallagher #1980s #dublinireland

Tomorrow marks the anniversary of one of my favourite moment in music history: Rory & Phil onstage together at Punchestown Racecourse, 1982. The day before, Rory dropped by RTÉ for a quick interview. Check it out at the link below: rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/07/17/1... #rorygallagher #blues #1980s

Two years on, and I’m still celebrating the release of the incredible All Around Man – Live in London, which came out on this day in 2023. Let me know your thoughts on the album below #rorygallagher

As Cork Rocks for Rory comes to an end today, here's a special photo diary blog post reflecting on the festival. I've also included the Rory pub quiz I prepared for Sheena Crowley's Gallagher Fest. Feel free to test your knowledge & let me know how you get on! rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/07/04/c...

Today marks the 38th anniversary of Rory’s extraordinary Defender album! #rorygallagher #1980s #blues

On this day in 1994, Rory performed at the Mühle Hunziken in Bern. The day after, he was interviewed by the Berner Agenda. You can read the translated interview in full on the Rewriting Rory website: rewritingrory.co.uk/.../01/berne... #rorygallagher #blues #1990s

Did any of you catch Rory on his 1985 tour of the US and Canada? If so, then please get in touch! I'm cooking something up for a future blog post 😁 📷 Charlie Gili #rorygallagher #blues #1980s

And we have a winner! Huge thank you to everybody who entered the competition to win a copy of Rory Gallagher: The Later Years and the Stratmasters DVD. After carefully going through all the entries, Bob Hewitt has selected Pat Comer as the winner (1) #rorygallagher #blues #30thanniversary

Just a quick reminder — today is your last chance to enter the Rory Gallagher: The Later Years giveaway! Send in a photo of your favourite Rory item in your collection to [email protected] and share in less than 100 words why it means something to you. Best of luck!!! #rorygallagher

Hard to believe it’s been 30 years since we lost Rory. To mark the day, I reached out to his family, friends, fellow musicians and fans to gather 30 messages of love. I hope you find comfort, inspiration & connection in their words: rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/06/14/3... #rorygallagher

Throughout June 1990, Rory had to cancel a number of preplanned festival gigs due to poor health, but he still found the time to serve as a judge for the Fender Young Guitarist Competition at Tower Records in London. #rorygallagher #1990s #blues #fender

Just a quick reminder that I’m still giving away a free copy of Rory Gallagher: The Later Years to one of my followers. Bob Hewitt has also kindly added one of his much sought-after Stratmasters DVD to the prize fund! (1) #rorygallagher #blues #1980s #competition

As the 30th anniversary of Rory’s passing approaches, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed with sadness. But I’m trying to stay positive and focus on the incredible legacy he left behind. With that in mind, I’d like to give away a free copy of Rory Gallagher: The Later Years. #rorygallagher

Some wonderful photos of Rory on this day in Bad Reichenhall in 1993 courtesy of our my friend Wolfgang Gürster. #rorygallagher #1990s #blues

On this day in 1992, Rory played the Glasgow Fleadh. His good friend Roberto Manes joined him on stage to play the violin. Rory would go on to record two songs with Manes for his Phoenician Dream album. #rorygallagher #blues #1990s

They say all good things must come to an end! And so we reach the third & final part of my interview with Eamonn McCormack. In this concluding installment, Eamonn reflects on Rory's legacy & the profound impact he’s had on musicians & fans alike: rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/05/22/f... #rorygallagher

A wonderful clip of Rory playing I Wonder Who at the Open Air Festival in Bruchhausen-Vilsen on this day in 1986. Last year, I compiled some fan memories from the occasion on the Rewriting Rory blog. I hope you enjoy reading them! rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/05/19/o... #rorygallagher #blues #1980s

Today is the anniversary of Rory's wonderful performance at Self Aid - a 1986 benefit concert organised by RTÉ producers Tony Bolan and Niall Mathews - to help Ireland's growing unemployment problem. #rorygallagher #1980s #blues

Thank you so much for all your lovely feedback on Part 1 of my interview with Eamonn McCormack! I’m so glad you enjoyed reading it. For this week's blog, our conversation turns to Rory’s music, performances and instruments. rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/05/15/f... Enjoy! #rorygallagher #1990s #blues

Today marks the 35th anniversary of one of Rory’s greatest albums: Fresh Evidence. A powerful and poignant artistic statement, Fresh Evidence is Rory’s love letter to the blues — a vibrant tribute to the likes of Son House, John Lee Hooker, Slim Harpo and Scrapper Blackwell. #rorygallagher #1990s

The wait is over at last! I'm absolutely delighted to share Part 1 of my interview with Eamonn McCormack. This week's blog post focuses on Eamonn’s friendship with Rory and the personal connection they shared. rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/05/08/f... #rorygallagher #blues #1980s #1990s

One day late to the party thanks to yesterday’s Jinx celebrations, but I couldn’t let the anniversary of Rory’s 1987 concert at the City Festival in Vienna pass by without a quick tribute. Here’s a little taste from the encore — a blistering version of Loanshark Blues. #rorygallagher #blues #1980s

On this day in 1982, the wonderful Jinx was released. Yet another album that I feel often doesn’t get the credit it deserves and which, once again, I really enjoyed reappraising in Rory Gallagher: The Later Years. #rorygallagher #blues #1980s

I hope you’ve enjoyed the slightly different spin on my usual Rewriting Rory posts this month. I’ll wrap up for now with a little clip from Walkin’ Blues – the opening track of Rory’s incredible 1992 masterclass at the Guinness Hopstore in Dublin. #rorygallagher #blues #1990s

My thanks to Marlène Rivet for sharing this Rory article with me from the January 1988 edition of the French magazine Hard Rock. I've now translated it and uploaded it to the Rewriting Rory website. Enjoy! rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/04/27/h... #rorygallagher #blues #1980s

A twist on my usual Meeting with the G-Fans post as this time, the spotlight's on... well, me! 😅 Over the past few months, I've received many messages from folks curious to know more about the 'face' behind Rewriting Rory, so I opened up the floor for a Q&A: rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/04/24/m...

Kicking off the new week with a little clip from Rory’s stunning cover of Robert Nighthawk's Goin' Down to Eli’s, recorded at the Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis on 20 March 1991. The full concert is available on the Rewriting Rory YouTube channel, and it’s well worth a watch! 🥰 #rorygallagher

Happy Easter, everyone! Hope you have a relaxing and peaceful day ❤ Here, the sun is shining, and I'm kicking off the day with this beautiful acoustic version of Ghost Blues, taken from Rory's short set on Europe 1’s ‘Top Live’ radio in October 1994. #rorygallagher #blues #1990s

On this day in 1986, Rory was a guest on the Paul Jones Rhythm and Blues Show on BBC Radio 2. He performed a short set also took part in an interview, where he shared some of his own favourite songs. Check it out here: rewritingrory.co.uk/2025/04/17/1... #rorygallagher #blues #1980s

Onto another epic version of Tattoo'd Lady today, this time from Stuttgart SDR Festival in '94. To anybody who dares to even whisper that Rory no longer was the performer he once was, I defy them not to be totally and utterly blown away by this solo. #rorygallagher #blues #1990s

Sharing a clip today from one of my favourite concerts from Rory’s final decade - Temple Bar Blues Festival. There could be no other song to share than Tattoo’d Lady – my all-time favourite rendition of (although Rockpalast 79 version does come pretty close too!). #rorygallagher #blues #1990s