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Rory Gallagher
Irish guitarist and songwriter
In short
The artists most similar to Rory Gallagher are Jethro Tull, Johnny Winter, Ten Years After, J.J. Cale and Gary Moore, from the same blues rock, rock and blues circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Rory Gallagher?
The artists most similar to Rory Gallagher are Jethro Tull, Johnny Winter, Ten Years After, J.J. Cale and Gary Moore, from the same blues rock, rock and blues circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Rory Gallagher?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Ten Years After, John Lee Hooker and R.E.M. have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Rory Gallagher" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Rory Gallagher?
Rory Gallagher is usually associated with blues rock, rock, blues and hard rock (artist · IE · born 1948), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 3 November 2026.