The Resume

(September 21, 1939-September 28, 1972)
Born in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Birth name was Alan Caldwell
Led the band Rory Storm and the Hurricanes
Recorded the singles 'Dr. Feelgood' (1963) and 'America' (1964)
Died at 33 of an accidental overdose of sleeping pills

Why he might be annoying:

He is remembered mainly as a footnote to Beatles history, since Ringo Starr was the Hurricanes' drummer before joining the Fab Four.
Before settling on 'Rory Storm,' he used Al and Jett as first names.
He had such a bad stutter, friends would never let him order drinks because it took too long.
He occasionally brought a pet monkey on stage to garner more attention.
During a performance at the Kaiserkeller in Hamburg, he broke through the stage when he jumped off a piano.
During a show at Birkenhead, he broke his leg when he slipped and fell while climbing up one of the columns supporting the balcony.
He was arrested for writing 'I Love Rory' on the walls of a raliroad station.

Why he might not be annoying:

Brian Epstein called him 'one of the liveliest and most likeable young men on the scene.'
He was interested in sports and served as captain of 'Mersey Beat' magazine's soccer team.
After concerts in Liverpool, he preferred to jog home instead of being driven.
Ringo Starr frequently offered to arrange for him to record anytime he wanted to.
His sister said, 'He was happy to be the King of Liverpool, he was never keen on touring.... and he'd never miss a Liverpool football match.
He inspired the film 'That'll Be The Day' (1973) and a musical, 'A Need For Heroes' (1987).

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• British Invasion [The 60's]
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 40]
• I am from Liverpool
• I Died in 1972 (Ranked: 33)
• I Died in My 30s (Ranked: 33)
• I Died in the City I Was Born In
• I Died of a Drug Overdose
• I Got a Monkey
• I Inspired a Musical
• I Stutter/Stammer
• Look at Me, I'm with Ringo Starr
• Profiles 32251-32500 (Ranked: 32461)
• Weather Names

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 24 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying