Rory Gallagher: Calling Card (2024)
Dónal Gallagher sheds light on the man behind his brother's iconic music, as explored in new documentary, Rory Gallagher: Calling Card.
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.
Cast
- Rory Gallagher - Self (Archive Footage)
- Donal Gallagher - Self - Presenter
- John Creedon - Self - Presenter
- Bob Geldof - Self
- Brian May - Self
- Moya Brennan - Self
- Gay Byrne - Self (Archive Footage)
- Dave Fanning - Self
- Johnny Marr - Self
- Imelda May - Self
Keywords
biography
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rory Gallagher: Calling Card about?
- 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.
- Who directed Rory Gallagher: Calling Card?
- Rory Gallagher: Calling Card was directed by Brian Reddin.
- Who stars in Rory Gallagher: Calling Card?
- Rory Gallagher: Calling Card stars Rory Gallagher, Donal Gallagher, John Creedon, Bob Geldof, Brian May, Moya Brennan.
- How long is Rory Gallagher: Calling Card?
- Rory Gallagher: Calling Card has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Rory Gallagher: Calling Card?
- Rory Gallagher: Calling Card is a Documentary, Music film.