Rory Gallagher: Calling Card

Rory Gallagher: Calling Card

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

2024 en 50 minutes

Rating: 9

Plot

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.

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Cast

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

Eamonn McCann

Eamonn McCann

Self

Niall Stokes

Niall Stokes

Self

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