Rory Gallagher Statue - Ballyshannon
N 54° 30.097 W 008° 11.416
29U E 552436 N 6039635
On 2 June 2010, a life-sized bronze statue of Rory Gallagher was unveiled in the town centre of Ballyshannon.
Waymark Code: WMHKDW
Location: Ulster, Ireland
Date Posted: 07/19/2013
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Rory Gallagher (2 March 1948 – 14 June 1995) was an Irish blues-rock multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and bandleader. Born in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, and raised in Cork, Gallagher recorded solo albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, after forming the band Taste during the late 1960s. A talented guitarist known for his charismatic performances and dedication to his craft, Gallagher's albums have sold in excess of 30 million copies worldwide. Gallagher received a liver transplant in 1995, but died of complications later that year in London, UK at the age of 47.
On 2 June 2010, a life-sized bronze statue of Rory Gallagher was unveiled in the town centre of Ballyshannon.
Name of Musician: Rory Gallagher
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