"Live at Montreux" is a posthumous live album by Irish blues-rock multi-instrumentalist Rory Gallagher. Released in 2006, a decade after Gallagher's death, it's a collection of his performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, where he performed on five different occasions spanning 1975 and 1994.
The album particularly highlights Gallagher's energetic, charismatic stage presence and impressive guitar skills. The double compact disc features 24 tracks from four of the concerts. The first disc includes performances from 1975, 1977, and 1979, while the second disc solely features the 1994 concert. The album contains several of his best-known songs interpreted live, like "Moonchild", "Bullfrog Blues", "Tattoo'd Lady" and "Shadow Play".
Gallagher's performances at Montreux cemented his reputation as one of the world's premier blues guitarists. His music was characterized by his dedication to a no-frills, hard-hitting blues-rock, and this album is a testament to his extraordinary talent. Gallagher was an artist renowned for his live performances and this album gives listeners an insight into the live experience of his shows.
"Live at Montreux" is not only a memorable record of Rory Gallagher's live performances; it also serves as an important release in his discography, preserving and showcasing the musical legacy of a musician who is widely regarded as one of the greatest blues rock artists of all time. Despite his untimely death, Gallagher's music continues to live on through his vast discography and enduring influence in the blues and rock genres.
