Taste was an Irish blues-rock power trio formed in 1966, led by Rory Gallagher (guitar, vocals) with Richard McCracken (bass) and John Wilson (drums). They recorded studio albums and notable live documents, signed to Polydor, and dissolved around 1970–1971 as Gallagher embarked on a solo career.

Led by Rory Gallagher; power trio format; noted for raw live performances, slide guitar and Stratocaster work; recorded albums including Taste (1969) and On the Boards (1970); featured live releases such as Live at the Isle of Wight.

Taste was an Irish blues-rock power trio led by Rory Gallagher, active 1966–1970. Reviews praise their raw, live energy and Rory's slide and Stratocaster work. Key records discussed here include Taste, On the Boards and live documents like Live at the Isle of Wight. The group's strength is often described as live performance and improvisation.

For:Fans of blues-rock, guitarists, and listeners who value raw live performance

 The trio is one of the most beautiful forms of group that exist.

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 Gallagher, the Irish one, the right one (the other, the Mancunian, isn’t really that essential), is a religion, or almost: the followers of his cult never give up and never will, forever won over by his particularly naive, stubborn, and independent character as well as by his guitar playing, the purest and most genuine ever heard.

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 This group, as mentioned, is thus officially enrolled in this circle, which includes prestigious names like Cream and The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

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