Born on March 2 , 1948 in Ballyshannon and raised in Cork Ireland, Rory
bought his first acoustic guitar at the age of 9 by the age of 12 he got his
first electric guitar and won a contest of talents. At the age of 13 he formed
his first band and 3 years later he formed the band later known as the Impact
and toured.

Rory formed a new trio (Taste), cut 3 albums and visited US and Canada
for the first time. During 1970 he formed his own band and cut 11 great
studio LP's including Calling Card, Top Priority and Photo Finish.
Rory visited Greece during September 1981 and played before 40000 people.

Rory died in the 14 'th of June 1995.