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Rory Gallagher: A Biography (Paperback)

by Jean-Noel Coghe (Author), Lorna Carson (Translator), Brian Steer (Translator)
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: The Mercier Press Ltd; New edition edition (Mar 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1856353877
  • ISBN-13: 978-1856353878
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.6 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 153,005 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars TERRIBLE! AN INSULT TO RORY!, 25 Jan 2004
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This has got to be one of the worse biographies i've ever purchased and it's a shame that after all the talk about the 'definative' book about Rory we have to put up with this badly written crap. Hardly any mention of Taste and you'd think that Rory spent most of his time in France and i really don't care about some guy i've never heard of jamming with him from time to time as if he was that important to Rory's career.The pictures are badly printed and it's not even in any sort of order. Then again who can blame the author for getting this so called biography out first when nothing seems to be happening in the 'official' camp (what happened to the taste at the iow video?). If you really want a good overveiw of Rory's career then check out the 'Marriot/Derringer/Trower/Gallagher' book by Hal Leonard which is an example on how to write a biography because it is based more on fact than supposition. What an insult to the great man!.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars For Diehard Fans Only, 15 Jun 2002
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Thi sbook was a major disappointment. It is a rather poor chronology, dominated by appearances on the continent. It gives virtually no insight into the man, his genius, the acrimonious break up of Taste....
For diehard Rory fans only. The greatest guitar player of his generation deserves a better biog than this.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars It was a good read..., 10 April 2002
By J. Bodicoat "Digger" (Manchester) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rory Gallagher: A Biography (Hardcover)
Jean-Noël Coghe’s book covers Rory’s musical career from purchasing his famous Fender Stratocaster at the age of 14 through to his death at the early age of 47.

The French author concentrates on tours and close friendships built outside the UK, mainly in France and Belgium. There are brief glimpses into Rory’s private life showing the friendly easy-going nature of a man totally in tune with his fans and loved by them all. His love of the blues was well known but the admiration accorded him by bigger names in the music world comes as a surprise yet confirms what we all felt towards him.

Jean-Noël shows that outside the UK Rory was just as big in Europe. However the French influence means that although tours and performances elsewhere in the world are mentioned, they are slightly glossed over. The only UK event covered in any detail is Taste’s appearance at the 1970 Isle of Wight festival.

The book makes a good reference point and due to its short chapters is easy to pick up and read in small bursts. One full chapter is devoted to each album, giving details of the recording venue, the personnel involved and backgrounds to each of the tracks. Dotted throughout are an interesting collection of photos, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Many of Rory’s fans will be surprised at the causes behinds his untimely death, and how his illness was kept from the public for so long. I found it sad that such a warm and friendly person who was so revered by his fans should suffer depression and uncertainty towards the end. This is covered in the last few moving pages, along with details of his funeral in Cork.

Initially I was disappointed at the lack of UK material but looking back, the book achieves what it sets out to do, to show Rory for the warm, friendly character and well-loved musician that he was.

...most of Rory’s fans would find the book of interest and a good, value-for-money read. Perhaps not worth the full price though.

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1.0 out of 5 stars really, really awful
Don't waste your time or money on this piece of crap. I've read some bad music biogs in my time but this one is by a long long way the worst book I've ever read full stop. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Disgruntled Goat

5.0 out of 5 stars A ground-breaking work of historical research.
I read Fr.Patrick Hickey's massive work of historical scholarship when it was first published in hardback. Read more
Published 18 months ago by M. K. O'Donovan

1.0 out of 5 stars Contemptible rubbish. An insult to a legend.
I purchased this book some time ago and have only now managed to calm down enough to write a printable review. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Damien Connolly

1.0 out of 5 stars Biography?
Maybe something other than the CD bootleg has been lost in translation. This is without doubt the kindest comment I could make on this rather patchy account of what was a rather... Read more
Published on 27 May 2007 by Battered Strat

1.0 out of 5 stars Still waiting for Biography of Rory Gallagher
Through Rory Gallagher's ocean of music and talent this so called biography is like a stone skimming across it. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2005 by daviefures

1.0 out of 5 stars Something missing
For some strange reason, the most valuable part of the book is missing in its English translation (funny, isn't it, that about the first Rory's biography was written by a... Read more
Published on 8 May 2003 by Tomas Tulinger

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money
This book is badly written, concentrates more on the author's activities (who cares?) than Rory's, and as a die hard fan even I found it dull and turgid. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2003 by Barney Toal

4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read.
A must for all Rory fans. A great insight into his life.Would be nice to see a similar one being written with a more British angle.
Published on 29 Dec 2001 by G. Mellin

4.0 out of 5 stars a valuable insight to a great musician
This is a translation of the original French language biography and is neatly presented in a slim hard back volume that is of a higher quality print than the paperback original... Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2001

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