Obituary of Rory Gallagher

Rory Gallagher

William Rory Gallagher (born March 2, 1948 in Ballyshannon, Ireland) was a musician, singer-songwriter, and music producer who was best known for his band "Taste" and was referred to as "the greatest guitarist you've never heard of". His skills strongly influenced other popular guitarists such as Brian May and Eric Clapton. Rory died on June 14, 1995 and his death was because of a staphylococcal infection following a liver transplant. He died awfully young at age 47.

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Rory Gallagher Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Gallagher, Rory
Common Name: Rory Gallagher
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Ballyshannon, Ireland
Birth Date: March 02, 1948
Age: 47 (at death)
Occupations:
Genres:
- Rhythm and Blues Music
- Electronic Music
Active Years: 1963-1995

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: Irish
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

Rory's Family Tree

Birth Name: William Rory Gallagher
Father: Daniel Gallagher
Mother: Monica Gallagher
Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: June 14 1995 at age 47
Place: London, United Kingdom
Cause of Death: Staph infection (following a liver transplant)
Interment: Buried at St Oliver's Cemetery in Cork, Ireland

Category Tags:

Musician Singer-Songwriter Music Producer Rhythm and Blues Music Genre Irish Born on March 2nd Born in 1948 Died in 1995 Died at age 47 Died from Staph infection

Quotable Quotes:

"Rory Gallagher lived a life full of passion, talent, and dedication to his craft, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire countless musicians and fans around the world. (V)"

"Rory Gallagher was a renowned Irish guitarist and songwriter who achieved worldwide success through his acclaimed live performances and powerful blues-rock style. Unfortunately, his professional career was cut short due to complications from a liver transplant. (V)"

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