Loomis- The box set includes Deus (1971), Calling Card (1976), Top Priority (1979), Jinx (1982), Fresh Evidence (1990). I believe I've got those dates right. I'd heard Rory back in the day - had one or two LPs by him. On the other hand, listening a lot to "underground" FM from NYC back then (WNEW) he wasn't getting the exposure he deserved. I'm still working my way through the 5 disks (also picked up Tattoo, separately). The song writing on what I've listened to so far is strong. Seems to have held up well over these 30-40 years. That's ironic about him being a possible replacement for Mick Taylor except they wouldn't let him sing (but Keith's allowed????) Pretty funny (and I'm a Stones fan). His singing is definitely second to his guitar playing but, at his best, he reminds me of Johnny Winter. He is one smokin' guitar player. His band was also very tight. I hope the Hendrix quote is true.
Rory Gallagher Original Album Classics
Probably late to the party but just picked up this re-mastered box set from Amazon. Have listened to 3 of the 5 CDs and so far - great music, great sonics, great value. On my system and to my ear, this seems like re-mastering done right. If you like the blues and don't know Rory, check it out. Didn't bother to search for prior threads. Worth a repeat (I think) even if there are.
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jafant...I think that quote from Jimi about RG is apocryphal/"urban legend"...but have heard it before (and very cool if it were true). It is also claimed Jimi said it about Phil Keaggy http://www.snopes.com/music/artists/keaggy.asp Elsewhere found Jimi being cited as saying Billy Gibbons was the greatest! Hope you do get some music by Rory. The Irish Tour movie is really great too (sound isn’t so hot but still worthwhile). |
Hi again, jafant. I ain’t making this sh** up! If you want some profound discussion ;-) about exactly WHO is the GREATEST GI-tar player, check out the link below. It’s also the source for that Billy Gibbons/JH nomination...see Bill H.’s post on 7/4/2001 at 1:56AM. Actually, if you are interested in the topic, there are some good nominees. Have fun. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-76739.html BTW - Listening to Rory’s "Against the Grain"...really enjoying track 8, All Around Man. That album was a separate purchase...not part of the package the thread is about. |
Pleased you enjoyed the straight dope thread, bdp. I think you make a good point about a bias there that favors soloist (shredders!) vs music makers. Wasn't it B.B. King said, "It's not about the notes you play but the notes you don't play!"...or maybe that was just written about B.B. Taste, economy, musicality - exactly...things that separate an artist from a technician. I spent a good amount of time last night listening to Danny Gatton Live in 1977 - The Humbler Stakes His Claim. I'd heard his name but have to admit I didn't know his playing. He was amazingly fast and I definitely heard the varied styles he could play in. For me, though "too many notes!". Maybe a false impression driven by the track selection on that compilation. Certainly a matter of personal taste, in any event. Great guitarist, no doubt. Interesting to read on Wiki that he had roomed with Roy Buchanan and the two were "frequent jamming partners". While admittedly no Gatton expert, my preference style-wise would be for Buchanan over Gatton. To me, this harks back to your "taste, economy, musicality" touchstones. |