We have a special epsiode this week! I got to sit down with Rory's successor in Taste - Sam Davidson. We talk all things guitar, life on the road, a lifetime of gigging and Kylie Minogue impersonators. Enjoy & check out SAM DAVIDSONS TASTE on Facebook, Insta etc to keep up with his live shows.

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The Bullfrog Pod is hosted by Neil Goss.

Intro theme & music composed by Neil Goss.

Email - bullfrogpod@gmail.com

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Today we jump into all of Rory Gallagher's guitars, his amps, and his pedals throughout the years. We touch on his live rig, his studio setup and more!

The Bullfrog Pod is hosted by Neil Goss.

Intro theme & music composed by Neil Goss.

Email - bullfrogpod@gmail.com

Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bullfrog_pod/⁠⁠

Youtube - ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@thebullfrogpod?si=dR0a0MwBY6UTSU3C⁠⁠

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https://brianmay.com/brian-news/2015/10/brian-may-interview-on-taste-and-rory-gallagher-transcript/

https://michaelmesser.proboards.com/thread/951/history-open-tunings

https://guitar.com/features/guitar-legends-rory-gallagher/

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/former-taste-bass-player-eric-kitteringham-dies-aged-66-1.1386065

https://www.drawinside.com/blogs/artist-studio/jimi-hendrix-and-the-best-guitarist-of-the-world?srsltid=AfmBOoqj9h914YxKxp8-EeOt9aPMya5ugbhyok2KE74PtYzswi1yYSrs

https://pennyblackmusic.co.uk/Home/Details?id=26872

https://www.roryon.com/gerry185.html

https://www.drawinside.com/blogs/artist-studio/jimi-hendrix-and-the-best-guitarist-of-the-world?srsltid=AfmBOoqQ_9_uAfQS5qkXJW50qNt-PyclFIkb8mFv0o_Jb1322b8F7MEL

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advision_Studios

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar#History

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_guitar#Types

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Telecaster

https://www.musicstreet.co.uk/blogs/blog-post/the-anatomy-of-a-fender-stratocaster-an-in-depth-look

https://www.fender.com/articles/behind-the-scenes/the-history-of-the-fender-stratocaster-the-1950s#:~:text=Finally%2C%20the%20Stratocaster%20was%20introduced,production%20run%20began%20that%20month.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_body#:~:text=The%20first%20commercially%20available%20solid,It%20came%20out%20in%201952.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_Les_Paul

https://www.rorygallagher.com/1961-stratocaster/

https://www.fender.com/articles/fender-performances/not-fade-away-the-legend-and-legacy-of-buddy-holly

https://www.groundguitar.com/rory-gallagher-gear/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Stratocaster#1954%E2%80%931984

https://www.rorygallagher.com/instruments/

https://www.premierguitar.com/diy/mod-garage/rory-gallagher-strat-and-pickups

https://www.rorygallagher.com/replica-stratocaster/

https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-pedals/joe-bonamassa-gifted-rory-gallaghers-rangemaster-treble-booster

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9FABJBVc2U

Today we talk all things Rory's Strat. We talk about the origins of the Fender Stratocaster, the upgrades and mods Rory Gallagher carried out on his Strat, and where it is now.

The Bullfrog Pod is hosted by Neil Goss.

Intro theme & music composed by Neil Goss.

Email - bullfrogpod@gmail.com

Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bullfrog_pod/⁠

Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@thebullfrogpod?si=dR0a0MwBY6UTSU3C⁠

Thanks for listening!

https://brianmay.com/brian-news/2015/10/brian-may-interview-on-taste-and-rory-gallagher-transcript/

https://michaelmesser.proboards.com/thread/951/history-open-tunings

https://guitar.com/features/guitar-legends-rory-gallagher/

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/former-taste-bass-player-eric-kitteringham-dies-aged-66-1.1386065

https://www.drawinside.com/blogs/artist-studio/jimi-hendrix-and-the-best-guitarist-of-the-world?srsltid=AfmBOoqj9h914YxKxp8-EeOt9aPMya5ugbhyok2KE74PtYzswi1yYSrs

https://pennyblackmusic.co.uk/Home/Details?id=26872

https://www.roryon.com/gerry185.html

https://www.drawinside.com/blogs/artist-studio/jimi-hendrix-and-the-best-guitarist-of-the-world?srsltid=AfmBOoqQ_9_uAfQS5qkXJW50qNt-PyclFIkb8mFv0o_Jb1322b8F7MEL

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advision_Studios

https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/rory-gallagher-eponymous-debut-box-set/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar#History

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_guitar#Types

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Telecaster

https://www.musicstreet.co.uk/blogs/blog-post/the-anatomy-of-a-fender-stratocaster-an-in-depth-look

https://www.fender.com/articles/behind-the-scenes/the-history-of-the-fender-stratocaster-the-1950s#:~:text=Finally%2C%20the%20Stratocaster%20was%20introduced,production%20run%20began%20that%20month.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_body#:~:text=The%20first%20commercially%20available%20solid,It%20came%20out%20in%201952.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_Les_Paul

https://www.rorygallagher.com/1961-stratocaster/

https://www.fender.com/articles/fender-performances/not-fade-away-the-legend-and-legacy-of-buddy-holly

https://www.groundguitar.com/rory-gallagher-gear/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Stratocaster#1954%E2%80%931984

https://www.rorygallagher.com/instruments/

https://www.premierguitar.com/diy/mod-garage/rory-gallagher-strat-and-pickups

https://www.rorygallagher.com/replica-stratocaster/

https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-pedals/joe-bonamassa-gifted-rory-gallaghers-rangemaster-treble-booster

https://www.hotpress.com/culture/remembering-rory-gallagher-a-powerful-interview-from-1980-22818816

https://www.rorygallagher.com/1961-stratocaster/

- Neil

We finish off the story of Taste, Rory Gallaghers break through band. We talk Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, legal issues and more!

The Bullfrog Pod is hosted by Neil Goss.

Intro theme & music composed by Neil Goss.

Email - bullfrogpod@gmail.com

Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bullfrog_pod/⁠

Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@thebullfrogpod?si=dR0a0MwBY6UTSU3C⁠

Thanks for listening!

https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/taste

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Moving_On_(Hank_Snow_song)

https://www.rorygallagher.com/while-my-guitar-gently-weeps/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CDonal%20Gallagher%20became%20alarmed%20at,not%20visible%20to%20other%20people.

https://www.loudersound.com/features/why-i-the-debut-taste-album-by-judas-priests-glenn-tipton

https://www.hifipig.com/leaving-blues-the-story-of-taste/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_Faith

https://www.loudersound.com/features/rory-gallagher-taste-sensation-1

https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-20156734.html

https://www.hotpress.com/culture/remembering-rory-gallagher-a-powerful-interview-from-1980-22818816

https://www.rorygallagher.com/selmer-alto-saxophone/

https://www.rorygallagher.com/albums/on-the-boards/

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/2023/01/14/how-rory-gallaghers-ultimatum-saved-tastes-first-drummer-from-the-tuskar-rock-tragedy/

https://www.hotpress.com/music/donal-gallagher-on-his-brother-rory-after-25-years-its-great-that-his-music-is-alive-and-well-22822369

https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/watch-rory-gallaghers-mind-blowing-slide-guitar-skills-in-action

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Esquire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDsPTlBfjTw

https://shadowplays.com/blog/?p=851

https://www.headheritage.co.uk/unsung/reviews/taste-on-the-boards#:~:text=Taste's%20debut%20album%20%E2%80%9CTaste%E2%80%9D%20(,debut%20%E2%80%9CTons%20Of%20Sobs%E2%80%9D.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heads_Hands_%26_Feet

https://youtu.be/oNV0wpErolQ?si=IYrlcu9tinDX6o3w

- Neil

We review the two albums by Taste, Rory Gallagher's band. We talk tours, Eric Clapton, Blind Faith and more!

The Bullfrog Pod is hosted by Neil Goss.

Intro theme & music composed by Neil Goss.

Email - bullfrogpod@gmail.com

Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bullfrog_pod/⁠

Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@thebullfrogpod?si=dR0a0MwBY6UTSU3C⁠

Thanks for listening!

https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/taste

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Moving_On_(Hank_Snow_song)

https://www.rorygallagher.com/while-my-guitar-gently-weeps/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CDonal%20Gallagher%20became%20alarmed%20at,not%20visible%20to%20other%20people.

https://www.loudersound.com/features/why-i-the-debut-taste-album-by-judas-priests-glenn-tipton

https://www.hifipig.com/leaving-blues-the-story-of-taste/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_Faith

https://www.loudersound.com/features/rory-gallagher-taste-sensation-1

https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-20156734.html

https://www.hotpress.com/culture/remembering-rory-gallagher-a-powerful-interview-from-1980-22818816

https://www.rorygallagher.com/selmer-alto-saxophone/

https://www.rorygallagher.com/albums/on-the-boards/

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/2023/01/14/how-rory-gallaghers-ultimatum-saved-tastes-first-drummer-from-the-tuskar-rock-tragedy/

https://www.hotpress.com/music/donal-gallagher-on-his-brother-rory-after-25-years-its-great-that-his-music-is-alive-and-well-22822369

https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/watch-rory-gallaghers-mind-blowing-slide-guitar-skills-in-action

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Esquire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDsPTlBfjTw

https://shadowplays.com/blog/?p=851

https://www.headheritage.co.uk/unsung/reviews/taste-on-the-boards#:~:text=Taste's%20debut%20album%20%E2%80%9CTaste%E2%80%9D%20(,debut%20%E2%80%9CTons%20Of%20Sobs%E2%80%9D.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heads_Hands_%26_Feet

Jump on in, while we discuss Taste - Rory Gallagher's break through band. We talk about his Fender Stratocaster, Eric Clapton & Cream, Irish Showbands, and more!

The Bullfrog Pod is hosted by Neil Goss.

Intro theme & music composed by Neil Goss.

Email - bullfrogpod@gmail.com

Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bullfrog_pod/⁠

Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@thebullfrogpod?si=dR0a0MwBY6UTSU3C⁠

Thanks for listening!

https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/taste

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Moving_On_(Hank_Snow_song)

https://www.rorygallagher.com/while-my-guitar-gently-weeps/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CDonal%20Gallagher%20became%20alarmed%20at,not%20visible%20to%20other%20people.

https://www.loudersound.com/features/why-i-the-debut-taste-album-by-judas-priests-glenn-tipton

https://www.hifipig.com/leaving-blues-the-story-of-taste/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_Faith

https://www.loudersound.com/features/rory-gallagher-taste-sensation-1

https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-20156734.html

https://www.hotpress.com/culture/remembering-rory-gallagher-a-powerful-interview-from-1980-22818816

https://www.rorygallagher.com/selmer-alto-saxophone/

https://www.rorygallagher.com/albums/on-the-boards/

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/2023/01/14/how-rory-gallaghers-ultimatum-saved-tastes-first-drummer-from-the-tuskar-rock-tragedy/

https://www.hotpress.com/music/donal-gallagher-on-his-brother-rory-after-25-years-its-great-that-his-music-is-alive-and-well-22822369

https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/watch-rory-gallaghers-mind-blowing-slide-guitar-skills-in-action

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Esquire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDsPTlBfjTw

https://shadowplays.com/blog/?p=851

https://www.headheritage.co.uk/unsung/reviews/taste-on-the-boards#:~:text=Taste's%20debut%20album%20%E2%80%9CTaste%E2%80%9D%20(,debut%20%E2%80%9CTons%20Of%20Sobs%E2%80%9D.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heads_Hands_%26_Feet

Welcome to The Bullfrog Pod. In this episode we give a quick introduction to the show and chat about why we're doing it and what we want to achieve. We hope you enjoy!

The Bullfrog Pod is hosted by Neil Goss.

Intro theme & music composed by Neil Goss.

Email - bullfrogpod@gmail.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bullfrog_pod/

Youtube - https://youtube.com/@thebullfrogpod?si=dR0a0MwBY6UTSU3C

Thanks for listening!