A long-awaited statue of Irish guitar legend Rory Gallagher has been unveiled outside Ulster Hall in Belfast, and fans have taken to social media to express their discontent.
The statue, which was unveiled by Belfast Lord Mayor Micky Murray, was designed by Anto Brennan, Jessica Checkley and David O’Brien of Bronze Art Ireland. The pose was based on a 1972 Melody Maker cover photo that pictured Gallagher onstage at the Hall. Above the headline "Rory Rocks Belfast!", the guitarist was shown with his arms aloft, sporting a Fender Telecaster.
