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Joe Bonamassa reveals how Rory Gallagher rocked his world
Joe Bonamassa says Rory Gallagher changed how he heard the blues, recalling that his father introduced him to the album *Irish Tour ’74*. Bonamassa describes Gallagher as a working-class guitar hero whose raw, melodic playing and unchanging style earned him a lasting following across Europe.
Gallagher’s relentless touring and the authenticity of his performances especially impressed Bonamassa, who regrets never seeing him live. He also recalls playing Gallagher’s battered Stratocaster onstage at London’s Hammersmith Apollo in 2011, after Gallagher’s brother Donal arranged for the guitar to be brought to the show.
In short
- Bonamassa says *Irish Tour ’74* changed his world.
- Gallagher’s touring ethic and unvarnished style stood out.
- Bonamassa played Gallagher’s Stratocaster in London in 2011.