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Comment on The Great Unknown Guitar Player? by Sugel

Sugel — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:57:25 +0000

Gallagher played and recorded what he said was “in me all the time, and not just something I turn on …”. Though he sold over thirty million albums worldwide, it was his marathon live performances that won him greatest acclaim. He is documented in the 1974 film Irish Tour ’74, directed by Tony Palmer. During the heightened periods of political unrest in Ireland, as other artists were warned not to tour, Gallagher was resolute about touring Ireland at least once a year during his career, winning him the dedication of thousands of fans, and in the process, becoming a role model for other aspiring young Irish musicians. Gallagher himself admitted in several interviews that at first there were not any international Irish acts until Van Morrison, Gallagher, and later, Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy grew popular during the 1970s. The line-up which included Rod de’Ath on drums and Lou Martin on keyboards, performed together between 1973 and 1978. However, he eventually dropped down to just bass, guitar and drums, and his act became a power trio. Other releases from that period include Against the Grain, Calling Card, Photo-Finish and Top Priority. Gerry McAvoy has stated that the Gallagher band performed several TV and radio shows across Europe, including Beat-Club in Bremen, Germany and the Old Grey Whistle Test. He recorded two Peel Sessions, both in February 1973 and containing the same tracks, but only the first was broadcast. Along with Little Feat and Roger McGuinn, Gallagher performed the first Rockpalast live concert at the Grugahalle, Essen, Germany in 1977.

Comment on Greg Rzab on tour with John Mayall Blog by Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:36:07 +0000

Wow! We saw you at Bridgewater Hall in Manchester… Fantastic! I have never, ever seen a bass player like you. Amazing. We took your cd home to show my son who has just started playing bass and you’ve really inspired him with your unique style. He’s more into rock but now wants to play the blues! Good to talk to you at the end of the gig, too, and thanks for wishing my son a happy birthday. He’s been watching clips of you on you tube, but would love to see you play some day like we did

Comment on New Heavyweight Violin Case! by ashley

ashley — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:41:12 +0000

that is a lightweight case

Comment on New RB Continental Triple Trumpet Case by Michael Sheppard

Michael Sheppard — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:54:23 +0000

Your web page only shows the outside view of the case. More pictures would be very helpful. Nobody in Fort Collins CO carries your stuff in stock, so I can’t look in detail at what I think I would like to buy. Please post some interior shots of the case.
Thanks
Mike

Comment on The Beginning… by Documento sin título

Documento sin título — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:26:32 +0000

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Comment on The Beginning… by Former No Doubt Member Talks About The Early Years | Beacon Street Online

Former No Doubt Member Talks About The Early Years | Beacon Street Online — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:16:41 +0000

[...] it’s still a pretty cool read and gives us a little more insight on the old school era. Reunion Blues — The year was 1985, the place was Loara High School behind the Orange Curtain in Anaheim [...]

Comment on The Beginning… by Norma

Norma — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:46:11 +0000

Yes you do look pretty awesome with your trumpet and bag. The right gear makes a big difference.

Comment on The Beginning… by Gabriel The Gun

Gabriel The Gun — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:04:10 +0000

Thank you RB, for the love and opportunity … but most importantly, for the outstanding product you produce … myself and millions of other musicians owe you a bit of gratitude … you have made us all look cool whilst protecting our gear – THANK YOU!

Comment on Where Did Your Music Journey Begin? by John Aycock

John Aycock — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:34:44 +0000

Two LPs my mother used to play that caught my attention as a very young person: George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue as recorded by Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra, featuring Oscar Levant; immediately followed by Chet Baker Sings. These early influences could explain why I ended up as an ultra-nerd, musically speaking, in my teens.

Comment on Where Did Your Music Journey Begin? by John Maher

John Maher — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:23:13 +0000

9 years old sitting in front of the black & white TV screen watching Jo Ann Castle, the Queen of Honky-Tonk Piano, rip it up on the Lawrence Welk show. She was part Dolly Parton part Jerry Lee Lewis to me back then. Couldn’t quite put my finger on why the Dolly Parton part was to intriguing to me… until later.