Gallagher & Lyle

 

A&M Records signed Gallagher and Lyle in 1973 and in 1974, Gallagher and Lyle signed a worldwide songwriting deal with Rondor Music. They were associated with several A&M artists and bands including Ronnie Lane, Elkie Brooks, Joan Armatrading, Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention and Jim Diamond. 

The duo recorded six album for A&M in five years. Their last A&M album came in 1978. 

In 1975 they toured as a supporting act for Supertramp. Also on the bill was Chris DeBurgh.

In 1976 Mike Ledgerwoos, A&M Records, Ltd. publicity, brought Gallagher and Lyle to Canada to promote their album Breakaway. Here they are seen with A&M Canada staff. 

Gallagher & Lyle with A&M Canada Staff

Jim Monaco (national publicity), JP Guilbert (national promotion), Graham Lyle, Benny Gallagher and Mike Ledgerwood (A&M Records, Ltd.)

 

A&M Records, Ltd. Managing Director Derek Green: "We went through three albums together and on to Breakaway,--a record born out of pure anger between us, because they thought they were going nowhere. We were beginning to hate each other and that's always a great circumstance because you get a positive reaction."

 

PROMOTION BY A&M RECORDS

Breakaway New Music On A&M Records
Love On the Airwaves New Music On A&M Records
Showdown New Music On A&M Records

Sources

Derek Green Keeping the Faith--Even In the Quietest Moments. John Hayward. Music Week, July 9, 1977.

Recording Years / Label
1972-1978 -  A&M Records
Name Member Years Instruments
Benny Gallagher 1972-1978 keyboards, guitars, accordion, vocals
Graham Lyle 1972-1978 guitars, vocals
Name Birth Death
Benny Gallagher 1944-01-21
Graham Lyle 1944-03-11

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