RORY GALLAGHER - Against the Grain 12" Vinyl LP Album

 

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Band Members and Musicians on: Rory Gallagher Against the Grain

Band-members, Musicians and Performers
• Rory Gallagher - Electric guitar, vocals

  Rory Gallagher (Real-name: William Rory Gallagher) was an Irish guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer. Due to his virtuosic playing, but relative lack of fame compared to some others, he has been referred to as "the greatest guitarist you've never heard of", and strongly influenced other guitarists such as Brian May and Eric Clapton. Gallagher was voted as guitarist of the year by Melody Maker magazine in 1972, and listed as the 57th greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. (Source: wikipedia)

  William Rory Gallagher was born in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Ireland on 02/03/1948. He was the first child of Daniel Gallagher 1919 and Monica Roche.

  He did not have a fixed lineup of musicians but instead had a number of musicians who joined him on various albums and tours, including Lou Martin, Gerry McAvoy, Wilgar Campbell, Rod de'Ath, Brendan O'Neill and Mark Feltham among others. He released several albums throughout his career, starting with his self-titled debut album in 1971, and continuing with albums such as "Against the Grain" (1975), "Calling Card" (1976), "Photo-Finish" (1978), "Top Priority" (1979), "Stage Struck" (1980) and "Defender" (1987) among others. He was a popular live performer and several of his albums were recorded live

• Lou Martin - Keyboards

  Lou Martin (Real-name: Louis Michael "Lou" Martin was a keyboardist and pianist from Northern Ireland, best known for his work as a member of Rory Gallagher's band from 1977 to 1981. He first joined Gallagher's band in 1977, and played on the albums "Photo-Finish", "Top Priority" and "Stage Struck". He was known for his keyboard and piano skills, which added a new dimension to Gallagher's sound. He played a variety of instruments including organ, piano, synthesizer and mellotron. He was a key member of Gallagher's touring band and played on several tours during his tenure with the band. He also played on several live albums, videos and singles that were recorded during this period. He left the band after the "Stage Struck" tour and continued to play with other bands and artists, and has also released solo albums.

• Gerry McAvoy - Bass guitar

  Gerry McAvoy (Real-name: John Gerard McAvoy ) a bassist from Northern Ireland, best known for his work as a member of Rory Gallagher's band from 1971 to 1991. McAvoy first joined Gallagher's band in 1971 and played on all of Gallagher's albums and tours during his tenure with the band. He was known for his solid and powerful bass playing, and his tight rhythm section work with drummer Rod de'Ath. McAvoy was also a key member of Gallagher's touring band, and he played on all of Gallagher's tours, including the Irish Tour '74, which was recorded and released as a live album. McAvoy was with Rory Gallagher band until his death in 1995. After that he formed his own band and continue to play Rory Gallagher's songs.

• Rod de'Ath - Drums, Percussion

Track Listing of: "Against the Grain"

The Song/tracks on "Against the Grain" are

• Let Me in - 4:03 (R. Gallagher)
• Cross Me Off Your List - 4:26 (R. Gallagher )
• Ain't Too Good - 3:54 (R. Gallagher)
• Souped-Up Ford - 6:24 (R. Gallagher)
• Bought And Sold - 3:24 (R. Gallagher)
• I Take What I Want - 4:22 (Porter/Hodges/Hayes)
• Lost At Sea - 4:06 (R. Gallagher)
• All Around Man - 6:14 (Bo Carter)
• Out On The Western Plain - 3:53 (R. Gallagher)
• At The Bottom - 3:18 (R. Gallagher)