Album: Jinx by Rory Gallagher (1982)
Genre: Rock | Style: Blues | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: "Jinx" Released  2 May 1982 is the ninth studio release by the Irish musician Rory Gallagher.
 After Gallagher got a chance for rest and recharged his batteries, he decided to revamp his backing band by going back to a four-piece and added keyboardist Bob Andrews, as well as new drummer Brendan O’Neill.
 Jinx his first studio release in three years, first in the 80's, and as history would prove his last album for almost six years. The band here on Jinx is comprised of Gallagher on guitar & vocals, bassist Gerry McAvoy, keyboard player Bob Andrews, drummer Brendan O'Neill, and sax players Ray Beavis & Dick Parry.As with the few albums that came before it (Top Priority and Photo Finish), there's a great mix of fiery hard rock and smoldering blues to be found on Jinx, as the king of the beat up Stratocaster never fails to impress throughout the 11 songs on display here. 

Artist Background: William Rory Gallagher (play /ˈrɔriː ˈɡæləhər/ GAL-ə-hər; 2 March 1948 - 14 June 1995) was an Irish blues-rock multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and bandleader. Born in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, and raised in Cork, Gallagher recorded solo albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, after forming the band Taste during the late 1960s. A talented guitarist known for his charismatic performances and dedication to his craft, Gallagher's albums have sold in excess of 30 million copies wor... Part of the Ballyshannon, Donegal, Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Blues style.

Music Scene: Part of the Ballyshannon, Donegal, Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Blues style.

Tags: Rock, Blues, Gritty, 1980s, Album

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"Jinx" Released  2 May 1982 is the ninth studio release by the Irish musician Rory Gallagher.
 After Gallagher got a chance for rest and recharged his batteries, he decided to revamp his backing band by going back to a four-piece and added keyboardist Bob Andrews, as well as new drummer Brendan O’Neill.
 Jinx his first studio release in three years, first in the 80's, and as history would prove his last album for almost six years. The band here on Jinx is comprised of Gallagher on guitar & vocals, bassist Gerry McAvoy, keyboard player Bob Andrews, drummer Brendan O'Neill, and sax players Ray Beavis & Dick Parry.As with the few albums that came before it (Top Priority and Photo Finish), there's a great mix of fiery hard rock and smoldering blues to be found on Jinx, as the king of the beat up Stratocaster never fails to impress throughout the 11 songs on display here. 

Jinx

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