Joe Bonamassa: The Spirit Of Rory - Live From Cork [Blu-ray]

On *The Spirit of Rory – Live From Cork*, Joe Bonamassa pays heartfelt tribute to one of his greatest sources of inspiration: Rory Gallagher. Recorded live in Cork—Gallagher’s hometown—in 2025, the album captures Bonamassa and his band celebrating the Irish guitar legend’s authentic, rousing blues-rock legacy before an enthusiastic audience of devoted fans. The performance blends faithful interpretations of Gallagher classics with Bonamassa’s own fiery guitar style, creating a powerful tribute that honors the spirit, soul, and enduring influence of one of blues-rock’s most revered musicians.

In the years since Rory Gallagher’s sudden death on June 14, 1995, at the age of just 47, his stature in the music world remains undiminished. Rory was a self-taught virtuoso who sparked a musical revolution, escaped the pitfalls of fame, and yet became an internationally celebrated superstar and an inspiration to many.
In Germany, he was one of the most influential artists in the history of WDR Rockpalast. In 1977, he opened the first WDR Rocknacht at the Grugahalle in Essen with a legendary concert. In 1979, 1982, and again in 1990, he was a guest at Rockpalast.
Gallagher’s influence spanned generations—from Slash to Johnny Marr, from The Edge (U2) to Brian May (Queen) and James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers)—every aspiring guitarist who encountered him was inspired or even transformed by the power of the guitar.

Few guitarists can do justice to Rory’s music and his virtuoso guitar playing, and Joe Bonamassa took on the challenge, which he himself described as “the greatest challenge of my musical life.” Over three sold-out nights, Joe and his world-class band brought Gallagher’s music to life in a whole new light, and the result is now available on Dracula Red 180g double vinyl, CD+DVD, and as a CD+Blu-ray.

Треклист:
CD
1. Cradle Rock
2. Walk On Hot Coals
3. Tattoo'd Lady
4. I Wonder Who
5. Calling Card
6. Who's That Coming?
7. Messin' With The Kid
8. Bullfrog Blues
9. Treat Her Right
10. Bad Penny
11. I Fall Apart
12. A Million Miles Away
13. As The Crow Flies
14. Back On My Stompin' Ground

Blu-ray
1. The Spirit Of Rory (Opening Scene)
2. Cradle Rock
3. Walk On Hot Coals
4. Tattoo’d Lady
5. I Wonder Who
6. Calling Card
7. Who’s That Coming?
8. Messin’ With The Kid
9. Band Introductions
10. Bullfrog Blues
11. Treat Her Right
12. Bad Penny
13. I Fall Apart
14. A Million Miles Away
15. As The Crow Flies
16. Back On My Stompin’ Ground
17. Ballycotton (End Credits)