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Saturday, June 11, 2016

Rory Gallagher-Tattoo (1973)

Rory Gallagher is considered one of rock's most sincere and honest guitarists, with influences deeply rooted in folk and blues. For two consecutive decades, he maintained a vibrant career, exploring other styles such as hard rock, rhythm and blues, and jazz. With his fourth studio album, this distinguished Irishman received the award bestowed by the prestigious Melody Maker magazine as the best guitarist in the world in 1973. Surrounded by his regular band, composed of Gerry McAvoy (bass), Lou Martin (keyboards), and Rod de'Ath (drums), the guitarist utilizes an arsenal of instruments, starting with his iconic Fender Stratocaster, as well as acoustic guitars, harmonica, saxophone, mandolin, and bouzouki. In this release, the musician delves into different genres with his usual rock background, showcasing some of his most emblematic songs such as "Tattoo'd Lady", "Cradle Rock", "A Million Miles Away", "Who's That Coming" or "Just a Little Bit".