

The late, great virtuoso from Cork toured incessantly—and globally—to great acclaim throughout the ‘70s. But steadfastly refusing to play the fame game—preferring college venues to stadiums, refusing to release singles and shunning the American market—meant Gallagher's legend was relegated to cult status, beloved by icons such The Edge, Slash and Johnny Marr, but largely forgotten by the mainstream. Dig in to discover this unsung guitar hero's electrifying best, from the jazzy, Irish folk-tinged rock of his Cream-era trio Taste, to the epic, dazzling Stratocaster blues he pioneered as a solo artist.