The Rise and Fall of Rory Gallagher: From Guitar Hero to the Star Who Refused to Sell Out

The Rise and Fall of Rory Gallagher: From Guitar Hero to the Star Who Refused to Sell Out #70sRock #ClassicRock #rorygallagher #BestRockSongs #nostalgia #1970s #1970smusic #70s #70smusic He was voted the greatest guitarist in the world — beating Eric Clapton. He turned down the Rolling Stones. He played Belfast during the height of the Troubles when every other rock act stayed home. But America barely knew his name. He built one of the most ferocious guitar sounds in rock history, then watched the industry move on without him — not because he failed, but because he refused to play their game. This is the rise and fall of Rory Gallagher. About Yesterday's America 🎥 Videos - 20th century American history nostalgia and vintage video's 🎨 Written, voiced and produced by Yesterday's America 🔔 Subscribe now for more 20th century American history and nostalgia videos Watch More from Yesterday's America 🟢    / @yesterdaysamerica   _____________________________________________________ 💼 Business Inquiries and Contact • For business inquiries, copyright matters or other inquiries please contact us at: [email protected]. ⚠️ Copyright Disclaimers • We use images and content in accordance with the YouTube Fair Use copyright guidelines • Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.” • This video could contain certain copyrighted video clips, pictures, or photographs that were not specifically authorized to be used by the copyright holder(s), but which we believe in good faith are protected by federal law and the fair use doctrine for one or more of the reasons noted above.