There was a time when guitarists used to encourage the audience to play air guitar. It has always been a bit of an embarrassment to watch old men doing this, re-enacting solos on their imaginary guitars. One of the men who inspired them was Rory Gallagher, an Irish guitarist who, in the early seventies, became one of the best, most famous and, by now, somewhat forgotten icons of his time.
He also made a name for himself through his live performances, in which he captivated his audience with his explosive playing and his passion for blues rock. In 1971, he released his second and finest studio album, Deuce, which encapsulates everything that set him apart. There are few guitarists whom you can recognise from the very first notes. His distinctive guitar riffs and slide guitar playing have certainly influenced more than just Johnny Marr. It’s time to remember him once again.
Rory Gallagher - In Your Town
