Rory Gallagher fan Sean O'Brien holds a copy of the 1974 Irish Tour album. PICTURE: MAL MCCANN . This year marks the 30th anniversary of Gallagher’s passing. ... drawing visitors to Ulster Hall.

Barry McGivern, of the Rory Gallagher Statue Project Trust, said the statue was a "fitting tribute". "Rory came up to Belfast in 1967 and it was a vibrant music scene," Mr McGivern told BBC News NI.