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In his youth, Gallagher was unable to find or afford record albums, so he stayed up late into the night listening to musicians Radio Luxembourg. Early influences on Gallagher included [[Chuck Berry]], [[Woody Guthrie]], Lead Belly and Muddy Waters, who Gallagher considered to be his greatest influence.

In his youth, Gallagher was unable to find or afford record albums, so he stayed up late into the night listening to musicians Radio Luxembourg. Early influences on Gallagher included [[Chuck Berry]], [[Woody Guthrie]], Lead Belly and Muddy Waters, who Gallagher considered to be his greatest influence.

In 1966, influenced by the rise of Beat music groups, Gallagher formed a band called "The Taste", later dropping the "The" in the name, becoming simply "Taste". The trio played blues rock and R&B and were comprised of Gallagher (guitar vocals) and Cork-based musicians Norman Damery (drums) and Eric Kitteringham (bass). In 1968, the original lineup split up, and Gallagher recruited Belfast musicians Richard McCraken (bass) and John Wilson (drums).

In 1966, influenced by the rise of Beat music groups, Gallagher formed a band called "The Taste", later dropping the "The" in the name, becoming simply "Taste". The trio played blues rock and R&B and were comprised of Gallagher (guitar vocals) and Cork-based musicians Norman Damery (drums) and Eric Kitteringham (bass). In 1968, the original lineup split up, and Gallagher Richard McCraken (bass) and John Wilson (drums). Both new members were based in [[Belfast]], where the old lineup of Taste had been regular performers at a R&B club called Maritime Hotel.

 

Taste, alongside progressive rock band Yes, supported [[Cream]] at their Farewell concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in November 1968.

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Gallagher released his self-titled debut solo album in May 1971.

Gallagher released his self-titled debut solo album in May 1971.