Dr Lauren Alex O’Hagan explores the overlooked literary depth of Rory Gallagher’s lyrics, arguing for their place within a unique hardboiled blues tradition.
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By Donna McCormack, School of Literature and Languages, University of Surrey The Monster Network has been busy doing collective work…
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