Rory Gallagher: Calling Card (2024)

  • NR
  • 06/03/2024 (IE)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 50m

Dónal Gallagher sheds light on the man behind his brother's iconic music, as explored in new documentary, Rory Gallagher: Calling Card.

Overview

Rory Gallagher was the original Irish guitar hero, whose artistry with a battered ’61 Stratocaster became the stuff of legend. Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters admired him, the Rolling Stones tried to hire him – and his fans worshipped him. Clad in faded denim and a checked shirt, he sold 30 million records and became a charismatic icon of Irish music, inspiring musicians such as Brian May, The Edge, Slash and Johnny Marr. But away from the stage, Rory was an intensely private man. His closest confidante was his brother Dónal who accompanied Rory on his rise from their childhood Everly Brothers stage performances and the Showband scene across the North and South of the Irish border through to the deafening heart of the ‘70s rock scene in London – and far beyond. Now, Dónal, along with insights from Rory’s friends and admirers, takes us on a musical journey through the life and career of this shy guitar hero to better understand what made him so great.

Brian Reddin

Director

Cast

Rory Gallagher's headshot

Rory Gallagher

Self (Archive Footage)
Donal Gallagher's headshot

Donal Gallagher

Self - Presenter
John Creedon's headshot

John Creedon

Self - Presenter
Bob Geldof's headshot

Bob Geldof

Self
Brian May's headshot

Brian May

Self
Moya Brennan's headshot

Moya Brennan

Self
Gay Byrne's headshot

Gay Byrne

Self (Archive Footage)
Dave Fanning's headshot

Dave Fanning

Self

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