The BBC finally buckled and agreed to dedicate a full day of programming to Rory Gallagher. They ignored us for a long time but our persistence forced their hand. Turn on your TVs and enjoy the music we fought to put back on the screen.
June 20, 2015
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Rory Gallagher was one of the most talented and prolific musicians in the world. He inspired so many famous artists such as Queen, The Police, U2 and Guns ‘n’ Roses to name but a few. We are asking the BBC, in particular BBC4, to honour him by dedicating a day of programming to him. It will be 24 years since he passed away and this would be a fitting tribute to such a great man.
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Reached 500 supporters
June 10, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
June 4, 2015
June 3, 2015
The BBC continues to ignore the legacy of a true guitar legend while they fill their schedule with garbage. We are moments away from hitting our first milestone and I need you to drag this link onto your social media feeds right now. Do not let these bureaucrats think they can just brush us aside.
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Rory was, is, and shall forever be one of the greatest performers and guitar masters that ever lived. There will never be another like him. Besides that, the man himself was a sweet soul. He deserves to be honored and recognized as such even after all this time.
The live tributes are already attracting a new generation of fans. The BBC already has great Rory material in the archives - get it all together and give us a marathon like other euro countries are doing!
When Rory passed in 95, the Beeb showed the set he did for the Old Grey Whistle Test in 76. As an aspiring musician, seeing that performance: the purity, integrity and humility; gave me so much inspiration. He still does...
Once heard never forgotten. Jimi Hendrix was asked at Woodstock "What is it like to be the greatest guitarist in the world", Jimi's respone, "I don't know you will have to ask Rory Gallagher". That opinion alone warrants a day of Rory magic from the BBC.
Many great musicians have been honoured with a day dedicated to them ..John Lennon and Freddie Mercury amonst them .. Rory Gallagher is in that same mould and deserves his day. Please grant our request.
Many years ago I got to see Rory a few times at the Ulster Hall in Belfast......nobody has ever come close to him.
This man was one of the all time greats, guitarist, songwriter and performer. Should have greater standing in the music community.
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The BBC finally buckled and agreed to dedicate a full day of programming to Rory Gallagher. They ignored us for a long time but our persistence forced their hand. Turn on your TVs and enjoy the music we fought to put back on the screen.
June 20, 2015
Final supporters
Rory Gallagher was one of the most talented and prolific musicians in the world. He inspired so many famous artists such as Queen, The Police, U2 and Guns ‘n’ Roses to name but a few. We are asking the BBC, in particular BBC4, to honour him by dedicating a day of programming to him. It will be 24 years since he passed away and this would be a fitting tribute to such a great man.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
June 10, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
June 4, 2015
June 3, 2015
The BBC continues to ignore the legacy of a true guitar legend while they fill their schedule with garbage. We are moments away from hitting our first milestone and I need you to drag this link onto your social media feeds right now. Do not let these bureaucrats think they can just brush us aside.
550 Comments
I consider Rory Gallagher was probably the finest virtuoso on the electric guitar and he appeared on the BBC's 'Old Grey Whistle Test' more than any other artist so please BBC give him the respect that he surely deserves !
Rory was, is, and shall forever be one of the greatest performers and guitar masters that ever lived. There will never be another like him. Besides that, the man himself was a sweet soul. He deserves to be honored and recognized as such even after all this time.
The live tributes are already attracting a new generation of fans. The BBC already has great Rory material in the archives - get it all together and give us a marathon like other euro countries are doing!
When Rory passed in 95, the Beeb showed the set he did for the Old Grey Whistle Test in 76. As an aspiring musician, seeing that performance: the purity, integrity and humility; gave me so much inspiration. He still does...
Once heard never forgotten. Jimi Hendrix was asked at Woodstock "What is it like to be the greatest guitarist in the world", Jimi's respone, "I don't know you will have to ask Rory Gallagher". That opinion alone warrants a day of Rory magic from the BBC.
Many great musicians have been honoured with a day dedicated to them ..John Lennon and Freddie Mercury amonst them .. Rory Gallagher is in that same mould and deserves his day. Please grant our request.
Many years ago I got to see Rory a few times at the Ulster Hall in Belfast......nobody has ever come close to him.
This man was one of the all time greats, guitarist, songwriter and performer. Should have greater standing in the music community.
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I consider Rory Gallagher was probably the finest virtuoso on the electric guitar and he appeared on the BBC's 'Old Grey Whistle Test' more than any other artist so please BBC give him the respect that he surely deserves !