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What Rory was all about... Dec 10, 2008
I have a pretty extensive music collection, and I'm adding to it all of the time. Basically every spare penny I have goes into searching for and buying new music. Sometimes I get the feeling, however, that I've become more interested in "collecting" music instead of actually listening to it. Whenever this feeling hits me, the first thing I do is watch this DVD, and it reminds me all over again why I love music---more specifically, why I love the blues and rock and roll. Want to know what Rory was all about? Watch this DVD---it's beyond essential. "Blues rock" has really become something of an overworked genre, but Rory played with so much passion and energy that questions of genre just don't apply. It was never about what he was playing, but how---and why. Rory Gallagher could've been the biggest star of the seventies---a "guitar hero", if you will---but for him it was always about the music and not the image. You would be hard-pressed to find a more unassuming-looking bunch than Rory and his band (four scruffy-looking guys in long hair and denim), so it's somewhat of a shock to see Rory transform, right before your eyes, into a guitar wildman, playing and singing with total abandon. If that's not the essence of rock and roll, and the blues before it, then I don't know what is.
A must for any guitar player Jul 06, 2008
In short, Rory puts any modern guitarist to shame
with his creative song writing and guitar playing.
These recordings show Rory as he went through stages
of being a young guitarist to a a full fledged
song writer and performer.
Excellent May 27, 2008
This two disc set take Rory from his early days at Montreux right up to before he died. You can see the progression of his music and style. Near the end of his life you can almost feel his despair and pain, sad really. If you are true fan, you will enjoy this disc for the rich history of his music and live shows. Prepare yourself for his latest gigs though, it is a bit unsettling.
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Rory you will always be missed Jan 15, 2008
If you want the true Rory Gallagher this is it!!!! On stage early in his career with great sound and camera work. It is two dvd's so you have plenty to listen too
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Tasty Tasty Tasty Jan 02, 2008
I saw Rory play at the Saba Club in Washington DC back in 1986. I had never heard of him and was blown away by the intricacy and volume of his playing. Last week I started sniffing around You Tube and rediscovered this sadly under-appreciated artist. This prompted me to buy "Live at Montreaux" and "Rockpalatz", and I have spent most of the last three days listening and watching. I can't get enough, although it is painful watching him deteriorate in the 90s. The 1994 show is especially difficult to watch as he is a mere shadow of his former self and appears to know it, however the joy and energy of the early recordings more than makes up for the last show. I can't wait to get this for my son so he can start sharing it with his generation. Rory is the heart and soul of rock and roll and he deserves more recognition in this country. He plays with passion and honesty, and his love and respect for the music always shines through, even near the end. I miss him. Anyone who loves honest musicians who play with passion will cherish this DVD.
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