Drum Teacher Reacts: Rory Gallagher – “Bullfrog Blues” (Old Grey Whistle Test 1974)

Another phenomenal pick from long-time supporter of the channel Erik Isaksen — and this one is absolute 70s live electricity. Rory Gallagher – “Bullfrog Blues” live on The Old Grey Whistle Test, 1974. Same year as the Foghat performance… completely different planet. This is sweat, danger, Telecaster violence, and Irish whiskey soul — no click track, no safety net, no compromises. Rory was a guitarist so respected that Jimmy Page openly called him the greatest guitarist he’d ever seen — and this performance shows exactly why. It’s relentless, fast, and barely held together by adrenaline and feel. Lineup: Rory Gallagher – guitar, vocals Gerry McAvoy – bass Rod De’Ath – drums Lou Martin – keyboards From a drum teacher’s perspective, this is a masterclass in tempo commitment, push-and-pull feel, and surviving inside chaos. Rod De’Ath isn’t trying to be flashy — he’s holding the line while everything around him threatens to fly apart. But then he explodes with an open solo! This is how real bands sounded before grids, edits, and perfection became the goal. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GvQ5gNKsQ4 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/user/RooneyDrums?sub_confirmation=1 Drumeo 30-Day Free Trial → https://www.drumeo.com/andrewrooney/ Reaction Requests (PayPal) → https://andrewrooneydrums.com/youtube-reaction-requests/ Patreon (Blocked / Behind-the-Scenes Reactions) → https://www.patreon.com/AndrewRooneyDrums Sweetwater (USA – Deals / Drums / New Arrivals): https://imp.i114863.net/EaqZz2 https://imp.i114863.net/BXKy00 https://imp.i114863.net/DVLeLb Thomann (Europe & Beyond – Gear I Recommend): https://www.thomann.de/intl/thlpg_rqg2g5l68b.html Reaction Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqspKksRqaUURy8K34sBSKvuGo3ApmLC2 Shorts Playlist → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqspKksRqaUWQwIAxemlYg2ifCp2fE9Z4 #RoryGallagher #BullfrogBlues #DrumTeacherReacts

Added 20 May 2026