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| − | '''William Rory Gallagher''' (1948-1995) was an [[Irish]] | + | '''William Rory Gallagher''' (1948-1995) was an [[Irish]] guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer. |
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. | ||
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William Rory Gallagher (1948-1995) was an Irish guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer.
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.
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Politics
Gallagher believed that rock music was largely apolitical and, when questioned on his own political views, simply responded that he was "not mad about politicians or political parties" and furthermore stated that he despised the entire system.[1]
Religion
According to a biographer, Gallagher was a practicing Roman Catholic throughout his life and attended Mass at Brompton Oratory in London on a regular basis.[2]