Show Notes
Though born in Ballyshannon in Donegal, it was the rebel county of Cork where legendary Irish musician William Rory Gallagher grew up and first made his name.
Throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s, this soft spoken, perfectionist, rock star dominated the Irish music scene thanks to his generational musical ability and unwavering dedication to his craft.
But what was it about Rory that drove him to become the guitarist & musician he eventually became? What made Rory Gallagher so special?
Music clips courtesy of Strange Music Ltd.
-- Rory Gallagher - the Lee Delta Bluesman is the fifth episode of a new digital series from The Southern Star.
The Big Story, which is exclusive to The Southern Star’s digital platforms, brings readers closer to West Cork’s most important topics.
Episode five is written and produced by Southern Star creative manager Niall O'Driscoll and Southern Star digital manager Jack McCarron. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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