Rory Gallagher’s First Six Solo Albums Reissued for 40th Anniversary

Sony Music in association with Capo Records and Legacy are proud to re-issue the first six original Rory Gallagher albums in chronological release date order – “Rory Gallagher” (1971), “Deuce” (1971), “Live! In Europe” (1972), “Blueprint” (1973), “Tattoo” (1973) and “Irish Tour ’74” (1974).  These six seminal re-issued albums celebrate 40 years since the birth of Rory’s solo career.

Rory Gallagher was a musician like no other. He was, and still is, one of the world’s greatest guitarists, singer/songwriters and live showmen. His guitar playing is an inspiration to some of today’s hottest guitarists including Slash, Joe Bonamassa, Brian May, Johnny Marr, and The Edge. 

 “The man who changed my musical life was Rory Gallagher, I picked up a guitar because of him.” – Johnny Marr

Each of the six milestone albums were released during Rory’s most prolific years (1971-74), when he recorded and produced them in the short space of three years.  The albums are re-released in digipack form, with newly restored original cover art. The audio has been re-mastered from the original ¼” inch tapes, true to how Rory intended it to sound.  Each album includes exclusive sleeve notes personally written by Rory’s brother and former tour manager “Donal Gallagher”, journalist “Roy Hollingworth”, and legendary rock photographer “Mick Rock”.

 

 

Thin Lizzy's Damon Johnson In Feature Tonight!

The boys are back in town! And hopefully coming to a town near you.

Thin Lizzy will be playing UK dates between now and February 4 before going on to mainland Europe for some more live action.

Tune in tonight Thursday 19th of January and Saturday January 21st after the news at 8pm GMT to hear new Thin Lizzy member guitarist Damon Johnson in conversation with Marilyn Michaels – this feature includes music from Damon Johnson/Brother Cane and naturally some Thin Lizzy classics!

Damon Johnson is a highly talented guitarist/singer/songwriter in his own right - his songs have been recorded by Carlos Santana, Stevie Nicks, Skid Row, Sammy Hagar, and Queensryche etc. Damon is also Alice Cooper's guitarist & the frontman/guitarist for Brother Cane

Thin Lizzy Tour dates:

19/01/2012 Glasgow -Barrowlands

20/01//2012 Inverness - Ironworks

21/01//2012 Newcastle - City Hall

23/01/2012 Leicester -De Montfort Hall

24/01/2012 York - Barbican

25/01/2012 Cambridge - Corn Exchange

27/01/2012 Wolverhampton - Civic Hall

28/01/2012 Manchester - 02 Apollo

29/01//2012 Sheffield - City Hall

31/01/2012 Plymouth -Pavilions

01/02/2012 Cardiff - St. Davids Hall

03/02/2012 Brighton - Dome

04/02/2012 London - HMV Hammersmith Apollo


(see www.thinlizzyband.com and www.damonjohnson.com)