Album: Live! In Europe by Rory Gallagher (1972)
Genre: Rock | Style: Blues | Mood: Gritty
Format: Live

Description: "Live! in Europe" is an album released by Irish Blues guitarist Rory Gallagher in 1972. It is a series of live recordings made by Gallagher during his European tour. Unusual for a live album it contains only one previously released song. All the other songs are either new Gallagher songs or Gallagher's interpretation of traditional blues songs. 
Live in Europe was released at the end of the British "blues boom" that began in the 1960s. Sparked by bands such as the Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, and Cream.
Most critics agree that Live in Europe is one of Rory Gallagher's finest albums. It was his highest charting album to date reaching 101 in the Billboard 200 for 1972. The album was his first major commercial success and provided his first solo top ten album. It won him his first Gold Disc. In the same year of 1972 he was Melody Maker's Guitarist/Musician of the Year, winning out over Eric Clapton. 

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, 1970s, Live


"Live! in Europe" is an album released by Irish Blues guitarist Rory Gallagher in 1972. It is a series of live recordings made by Gallagher during his European tour. Unusual for a live album it contains only one previously released song. All the other songs are either new Gallagher songs or Gallagher's interpretation of traditional blues songs. 
Live in Europe was released at the end of the British "blues boom" that began in the 1960s. Sparked by bands such as the Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, and Cream.
Most critics agree that Live in Europe is one of Rory Gallagher's finest albums. It was his highest charting album to date reaching 101 in the Billboard 200 for 1972. The album was his first major commercial success and provided his first solo top ten album. It won him his first Gold Disc. In the same year of 1972 he was Melody Maker's Guitarist/Musician of the Year, winning out over Eric Clapton. 

Live! In Europe

Rory Gallagher

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