Irish blues guitar star Rory Gallagher was born on the 2nd of March of 1948. A versatile performer who excelled at singing, songwriting and of course, unleashing his soul through his guitar. Growing up in Cork, the young Rory listened to American music on AFN and copied players like Lead Belly, Muddy Waters and Hooker on a cheap acoustic guitar. The 14-year-old persuaded his family to let him buy him a second hand Fender Stratocaster for the (then) huge price of £100, reasoning that with such a

🎸 Gary Moore (1952–2011) was a legendary Irish guitarist and singer, known for his fiery blues-rock guitar playing and emotive solos. He had a career spanning decades, moving between hard rock, blues, and even some jazz fusion. A few key highlights: Early Career: Started in the late ’60s with the Irish band Skid Row (not the metal band). Later, he joined Thin Lizzy on and off in the ’70s, contributing some of their heavier guitar work. Solo Success: His solo albums, especially “Still Got the Bl