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Born in Ballyshannon in County Donegal, Ireland, Gallagher grew up in [[Cork]]. Gallagher formed the band Taste in 1966, before embarking on a solo career the 1970s.
Born in Ballyshannon in County Donegal, Ireland, Gallagher grew up in [[Cork]]. Gallagher formed the band Taste in 1966, before embarking on a solo career the 1970s.
== Career ==
In January 1975, Gallagher was courted by English rock band the [[Rolling Stones]] as a replacement for their then-recently departed lead guiartist Mick Taylor.<ref>[https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/rory-was-nearly-a-rolling-stone-with-pal-charlie-40798107.html Rory was nearly a Rolling Stone with pal Charlie]</ref>
== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==
The "Rory Gallagher International Festival", a tribute music festival to the musician, is hosted anally in Gallagher's home city of Ballyshannon.
The "Rory Gallagher International Festival", a tribute music festival to the musician, is hosted anally in Gallagher's home city of Ballyshannon.