Band of Friends

The band: Gerry McAvoy Brendan ONeill Paul Rose Stephan Graf Gerry McAvoy (Bass Guitar) played, recorded and toured with Rory for 20 years, from 1971 to 1991. Gerry played on every album Rory ever made. His 2005 book, ‘Riding Shotgun’ follows his career and life with Rory (available from www.ridingshotgun.co.uk). Gerry also played with Deep Joy, Champion Jack Dupree and Nine Below Zero. Brendan O’Neill (Drums) Brendan and Gerry grew up together in Belfast. Attending both the same Primary school and Secondary school. They formed their first band together at school in 1967. The band was Pride. Pride developed into Deep Joy. They went on to play together for a few years, until Gerry got the call to join Rory. In 1981 when Rory was looking for a new drummer, Brendan stepped up to the rostrum. He then played with Rory and Gerry for a further 10 years.Then played with Nine Below Zero for more than 20 years. Brendan is now playing most shows with Band of friends. Paul Roos (Guitar) A guitar players guitar player. He has played with some of the top names in the business. He was picked by Rory out of 1000 young guitarists to win the Fender sponsored best guitarist competition. Stephan Graf (Guitar/Vocals) Stephan has been playing with his own band Double Vision, as a tribute to Rory. Stephan discovered Rory at a very early age. He really has the feel for Rory’s music. GERRY McAVOY (Bass Guitar) a joué avec Rory pendant 20 ans et il est l’instigateur du projet Band Of Friends il est également l’auteur du livre « Riding Shotgun » où il raconte notamment les années passé sur la Route avec Rory Gallagher. www.ridingshotgun.co.uk Deep Joy Champion Jack Dupree Rory Gallagher Band Nine Below Zero