Movie: Rory Gallagher: Calling Card

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Rory Gallagher
Rory Gallagher

Self (Archive Footage)

Donal Gallagher
Donal Gallagher

Self - Presenter

John Creedon
John Creedon

Self - Presenter

Bob Geldof
Bob Geldof

Self

Brian May
Brian May

Self

Moya Brennan
Moya Brennan

Self

Gay Byrne
Gay Byrne

Self (Archive Footage)

Dave Fanning
Dave Fanning

Self

Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr

Self

Imelda May
Imelda May

Self

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    Rory Gallagher was the original Irish guitar hero, whose artistry with a battered ’61 Stratocaster became the stuff of legend. Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters admired him, the Rolling Stones tried to hire him – and his fans worshipped him. Clad in faded denim and a checked shirt, he sold 30 million records and became a charismatic icon of Irish music, inspiring musicians such as Brian May, The Edge, Slash and Johnny Marr. But away from the stage, Rory was an intensely private man. His closest confidante was his brother Dónal who accompanied Rory on his rise from their childhood Everly Brothers stage performances and the Showband scene across the North and South of the Irish border through to the deafening heart of the ‘70s rock scene in London – and far beyond. Now, Dónal, along with insights from Rory’s friends and admirers, takes us on a musical journey through the life and career of this shy guitar hero to better understand what made him so great.

  • Release Date

    2024-06-03

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    Dónal Gallagher sheds light on the man behind his brother's iconic music, as explored in new documentary, Rory Gallagher: Calling Card.

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    English
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