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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 ==

== 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>

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. Shortly thereafter, Rory Gallagher was hounded by the media on a tour of Japan, as the press heralded him "the new Rolling Stone". The vacancy ended up going to Ronnie Wood.<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.