pittyone (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

he gave us so much!

padidasa (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Don't know if we were spared from seeing him in decay. He was pretty fucked up by the time he died.

angelicb4me (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

guten tag i don't relate to what u say, I belive Eric Clapton has NOT reproduced his great works (70's) since, Cream and slighlty later, if you read Patti Boyd's His wife's auto bio it shows you how she saved him from selfdistruct, but I must ask, was it worth it- creatively speaking of course!

angelicb4me (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

yes re the longevity of such a talent, i think they are like a firework they burn hard and short, it's all concentrated into a short blast of unbelievable creativity... makes it so sweet, they know what it's all about ..all the most creative types know when they can't give any more...

angelicb4me (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Pure celtic talent. I am proud to have Irish connections my grandad on my mums side (weirdly my ma looks like Rory!) eek maybe we're related- i wish! on the other side my great grandfather was Irish.. it calls to me, weirdly my son has played guitar in bands since 15yrs old he is now 24! gigs in glasgow ppl. i wont tell what his band's called Rory wouldnt approve! what a man he was!!! when i watch Rory i feel ive come home...lovely!

louthleviathan (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Your memory forever Rory!! If I could play half of what you've forgotten how to play I'd be a happy man!

dhornatlan (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I was at the same concert at Newcastle City Hall in 1973 ... as an exchange student from the states. Rory Gallager is the greatest live performer I ever saw.

PurpleAndZeppelin (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

you have just insulted, please, Kurt Cobain, Lennon, morrison, that you do? removes that comment please when speak of rory not to say these names, you are dirtying

perrydear (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

If God could play he would want to sound like Rory!

digginestdogg (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Your are right--they are not all unable to cope. Good point--however, more of the greats seem to lsoe their way than stay on it. I was just lamenting Hendrix, Joplin, Rory, and so many that were unable to last and forgot the few stronger ones who did. Thanks.