

The late, great virtuoso from Ireland toured incessantly—and globally—to great acclaim throughout the ‘70s. His steadfast refusal to play the fame game—preferring college venues to stadiums, forgoing 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 many. This list serves up this unsung guitar hero's 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.