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2024-06-030h 50m

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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.

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.

Directors
Brian Reddin

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  1. Rory Gallagher

    Rory Gallagher

    Self (Archive Footage)

  2. Donal Gallagher

    Donal Gallagher

    Self - Presenter

  3. John Creedon

    John Creedon

    Self - Presenter

  4. Bob Geldof

    Bob Geldof

    Self

  5. Brian May

    Brian May

    Self

  6. Moya Brennan

    Moya Brennan

    Self

  7. Gay Byrne

    Gay Byrne

    Self (Archive Footage)

  8. Dave Fanning

    Dave Fanning

    Self

  9. Johnny Marr

    Johnny Marr

    Self

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English
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Keywords
biography