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Post by capo on Aug 21, 2021 16:50:07 GMT
I guess this is directed at our fearless leader Jay Jay, as he is in contact with the Gallagher family. So many new or curious people seeking info on Rory will first go to his Wikipedia page, and I think it needs updating and fleshed out more on Rory's greatness. It's pretty short compared to other musicians of Rory's stature. For instance, there's no mention of the last few years chart success's, like the "Blues" album, "Check Shirt Wizard", ect. Also Rory made a lot of news the last few days being chosen in that poll as the greatest Irish artist of all time. That's quite a feather in his cap. I just think it needs revisions and updates, as it's peoples first information on Rory they will see. For what it's worth.
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Post by galwaygirl on Aug 21, 2021 17:09:21 GMT
Hello Capo, I think that is an excellent idea. Rory should have a complete Wiki page to show his complete recordings, his awards - stamp, coin, memorials around Ireland, festivals around Ireland and Europe. Perhaps this would be a project for Daniel Gallagher as recently he has been completing Rory's webpage, this forum, etc. Thanks so much for this post. Best greetings to you!
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Post by shadowplay jayjay on Aug 21, 2021 17:21:21 GMT
I guess this is directed at our fearless leader Jay Jay, as he is in contact with the Gallagher family. So many new or curious people seeking info on Rory will first go to his Wikipedia page, and I think it needs updating and fleshed out more on Rory's greatness. It's pretty short compared to other musicians of Rory's stature. For instance, there's no mention of the last few years chart success's, like the "Blues" album, "Check Shirt Wizard", ect. Also Rory made a lot of news the last few days being chosen in that poll as the greatest Irish artist of all time. That's quite a feather in his cap. I just think it needs revisions and updates, as it's peoples first information on Rory they will see. For what it's worth. Hiya Capo, if that's the case regarding Rory Gallagher's wiki page. Absolutely something must be done to update the RG page, to give our musical hero more kudos of which he truly deserves. As you are correct for example when I look up say a football/ soccer player that my team (Wolves) are thinking of buying in the transfer market. I always go firstly to wiklpedia page of that player to check them out. I think I'm right in saying anybody can change or add to the wiki pages? I haven't looked at the Rory Gallagher wiki page for years. We must all become "Continental Op's" to get this wiki case sorted
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Post by Leadbelly on Sept 5, 2021 19:59:16 GMT
Wikipage - is a fan site was created by people like you and me. Everyone can change content of the pages just using his login name. But as to me, using the WIKI as instument of searching true information is not a such good idea. For example russian version of Rory page still says that he was botn in Cork in 1949.
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Post by capo on Aug 24, 2022 19:43:26 GMT
About a year ago I suggested that as alot of people who are first discovering Rory go to Wiki for information an updated verison was long over due. Somebody has rewriiten parts of it but it has not improved the overall lack of showing Rory's greatness, such as his songwriting, and it has some fact errors. My main complaint from last year was an updated portion was needed showing how recent releases like "Blues", "Check Shirt Wizard", and the "Rory Gallagher " 50th boxset were critical and chart hits. I also hope those great folks at Rewriting Rory can update the 90's portion of the Wiki page as it continues the myth of this last period of Rory's life as nothing but a decline and hallow period. Anyway, at least someone tried.
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Post by rewritingrory on Sept 6, 2022 16:29:41 GMT
Thanks for thinking of us, capo! Rain and I have actually been discussing this for a while and it's definitely on our list in the coming months to do justice to the 85-95 period in Rory's career
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Post by capo on Sept 8, 2022 17:38:35 GMT
Thanks for thinking of us, capo! Rain and I have actually been discussing this for a while and it's definitely on our list in the coming months to do justice to the 85-95 period in Rory's career Thats great news. You two, through your revisonist writing on Rory's last years, have revolutionized our thinking on Rory's life and no future biography can ignore your groundbreaking work. Keep up the great work. Maybe you two will write that biography!
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Post by rewritingrory on Sept 15, 2022 10:40:17 GMT
Thank you so much, capo! Watch this space We have some plans ahead.
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