Rory Gallagher
Irish guitarist (1948–1995)
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Summary
Rory Gallagher was born on March 2, 1948[1], in Ballyshannon[2]. He died on June 14, 1995[3], in London[4]. He worked as a singer[5], songwriter[6], guitarist[7], mandolinist[8], and record producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,165 views/month, #5,151 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[11]
- Occupation: composer[12], musician[13]
- Member of: Taste[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: blues[16], traditional folk music[17]
- Record label: Polydor[18], Atlantic Records[19]
- Discography: Rory Gallagher discography[20]
- Commons category: Rory Gallagher[21]
- Cause of death: infectious disease[22]
- Family name: Gallagher[23]
- Given name: Rory[24]
- Official website: http://www.rorygallagher.com/[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Rory Gallagher[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Instrument: guitar[28], mandolin[29], voice[30], accordion[31], saxophone[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Topic has template: Q22905497[34], Template:Rory Gallagher[35]
- Name in native language: William Rory Gallagher[36]
- Start of work period: 1963[37]
Why It Matters
Rory Gallagher has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Rory Gallagher born?
Rory Gallagher was born in Ballyshannon[2].
Where did Rory Gallagher die?
Rory Gallagher died in London[4].
What did Rory Gallagher do for work?
Rory Gallagher worked as a singer[5], songwriter[6], guitarist[7], mandolinist[8], and record producer[9].