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Bluesky page for the Rewriting Rory website, which seeks to shine a positive light on the later years of Rory Gallagher's career | Rory Gallagher: The Later Years out now! | Created by @laurenohagan91.bsky.social. www.rewritingrory.co.uk

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Dec 10

The wait is finally over! Rory Gallagher: The Later Years is now out! To mark the occasion, head on over to the Rewriting Rory website for two exclusive interviews about the book.

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · 1d

To mark the release of Defender, Rory and his band hit the road in October 1987 for a UK tour. On this day that year, they performed at the International 2 in Manchester. You can read a wonderful first-hand account of the show by fan John Christie
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Dr Lauren Alex O'Hagan @drlaurenalexohagan.bsky.social · 3d

Participants needed for my new study on parasocial attachments and the material afterlives of music keepsakes. See further details below ⬇️

#rorygallagher #blues #fender #strat #bonhams #auction #fandom

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks, Lucy! When you were speaking about your recent book in our last meeting, it certainly made me think of mine too and the similar challenges! Nothing like a labour of love to motivate/challenge you :D

Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · 6d

If you haven't yet picked up a copy and would like to, the book is currently on offer on Wymer and Amazon for £12.

Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · 6d

Today marks one year since the publication of Rory Gallagher: The Later Years! Here's a conference paper I delivered earlier this year about the writing process behind the book and the decisions made along the way. Enjoy!

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One Year On: Reflections on Rory Gallagher: The Later Years

Today marks one year since the publication of Rory Gallagher: The Later Years. The book was truly a labour of love – an attempt to do justice to the final decade of Rory’s life and everything he co…

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · 11d

The third installment in the Meeting with the G-Fans series is now live! This time, I spoke to Michael Hopkinson who first discovered Rory in 1973 on The Old Grey Whistle Test. I hope you enjoy it!

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Meeting with the G-Fans #3: Michael Hopkinson

Back in May, I received a lovely email from a reader, Michael Hopkinson, who had just finished Rory Gallagher: The Later Years. He wrote to share how much he’d enjoyed the book, and also included h…

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · 28d

On this day in 1988, Rory played Heppenheim Open Air Festival in Germany. To mark the anniversary, here are a few fan testimonies I posted last year from those who were there. Enjoy!
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Dr Lauren Alex O'Hagan @drlaurenalexohagan.bsky.social · Sep 5

Little blog piece for Edinburgh University Press about Rory's incredible songwriting as a companion piece to my recent Crime Fiction Studies piece on the wonderful Kickback City boxset 😃❤️

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Hardboiled Blues: Rethinking the Music of Rory Gallagher - Edinburgh University Press Blog

Dr Lauren Alex O’Hagan explores the overlooked literary depth of Rory Gallagher’s lyrics, arguing for their place in a unique hardboiled blues tradition.

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Sep 5

For a while, I’ve been wanting to write a post about Rory’s many concerts across Scandinavia & Finland. Over the past few months, I’ve really enjoyed researching & speaking to fans who were there. I’m excited to share the full piece today.

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Nordic Nights: Rory in Scandinavia and Finland

When I moved to the little town of Örebro in Sweden back in 2019, I had to get my priorities straight. First stop: the tax office (Skatteverket) to get my national insurance number. Next: Öbo – the…

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Sep 4

Some fantastic photos of Rory on stage at the Tegelen Blues Festival in 1993. This was the third time that Rory performed at the iconic Dutch festival. Also on the bill were C. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Duke Robillard & Band, Earl King and the Butanes and Monti Amundson. #rorygallagher

Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Sep 1

On this day in 1992, Rory received a civic reception at Cork City Hall from Lord Mayor Micheál Martin in recognition of his musical achievements. During the event, he was presented with a commemorative piece of Tipperary Crystal. #rorygallagher #1990s #blues

Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Aug 25

Last year, I did a talk on National Crime Reading Month about the Kickback City boxset. Well, the findings have since been written up & were published today in the academic journal Crime Fiction Studies. Here's the link if you fancy a read! 😊 #rorygallagher

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Hardboiled Blues: Exploring Ian Rankin's ‘Novel’ Approach to the Music of Rory Gallagher | Crime Fiction Studies

In 2013, the estate of the late blues musician Rory Gallagher released Kickback City. Described as a ‘unique immersive album’ inspired by Gallagher's passion for crime noir, it sought to draw attentio...

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Aug 21

On this day in 1994, Rory performed at the SDR3 Festival in Stuttgart, held to mark the final day of the station’s annual “Hit Parade”. The event brought together broadcasters from across Europe, including Germany, Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands & Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Aug 15

Celebrating 33 years since Rory’s headlining appearance at the Temple Bar Blues Festival - one of my favourite ever Rory performances and voted by you in 2023 as the highlight of his final decade.

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Aug 14

Remembering Rory's dear mother, Monica, who sadly passed away on this day in 2005. "He adored his mother, a constant confidante to a man who rarely confided in those around him. No matter what part of the world he was in, he always made it his business to telephone her every day.”

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Aug 12

On this day in 1992, Rory gave a remarkable masterclass to a group of young guitarists at the Guinness Hopstore in Dublin. During the event, he was also honoured with the Fender/Arbiter Hall of Fame Award, presented by the Lord Mayor of Dublin.

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Aug 11

On this day in 1992, the new Rory Gallagher Band with bassist David Levy & drummer Richard Newman made their debut at the Marina Hotel in Rhyl. Head to the link below for some exclusive photographs & memories of this concert:

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Aug 10

Aww really? Yes, it's one of mine too. Rory is on fire there. Hard to believe just how ill he was.

Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Aug 10

Today marks 31 years since Rory’s incredible performance at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient. To celebrate, here’s a short clip from the concert, featuring one of my all-time favourite renditions of I Could’ve Had Religion.

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Aug 9

Wishing Rory’s brother and longtime manager, Dónal Gallagher, a very happy 76th birthday today! ❤️Thank you, Dónal, for everything you've done - and continue to do - to keep Rory’s legacy alive.

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Aug 8

On this day in 1987, Rory played the Seepark Open Air Festival in Arbon. Note his bleeding hand and blood on the scratchplate in some of these photos - evidence of just how intensely he played. Read more on this gig here: rewritingrory.co.uk/2024/08/08/o...

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Aug 6

A few photos of Rory at the Langenau Open Air Festival, taken by Wolfgang Gürster on this day in 1994. "Rory fascinates just as much as he did 20 years ago" wrote Neu-Ulmer Zeitung, hailing him as "the star of the evening."

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Aug 5

On this day in 1989, Rory played the Mildenhall Rock & Blues Festival. I'm delighted to share a pre-concert interview he gave to a local radio station. Rebroadcast after Rory’s passing, it also features a new interview with Gerry McAvoy.

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1989 Mildenhall Interview

One year ago today, I shared some amazing audience footage from Rory’s headlining performance at the Mildenhall Rock & Blues Festival, which took place on this day in 1989. On this anniversary …

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Jul 20

Recently, I teamed up with the brilliant Steve Clarke - Bonhams' expert guitar tech - to write a piece for the academic journal RIFFS: Experimental Writing on Popular Music on Rory's Strat. You can read it here:
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Lauren Alex O’Hagan and Steve Clarke – From Extension of Self to National Treasure – July 2025

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Rewriting Rory @rewritingrory.bsky.social · Jul 18

A day late because of yesterdays special blog post but too important to miss: On july 17th 1988, Rory Gallagher took part in a landmark concert at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre to mark Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday.
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