Gary Moore

Gary Moore

Robert William Gary Moore (4 April 1952 – 6 February 2011) was an Irish rock guitarist.

Beginning in the 1960s, Moore played with Phil Lynott and Brian Downey during his teenage years, leading him to memberships of the Irish bands Skid Row and Thin Lizzy, and British band Colosseum II. Moore shared the stage with such blues and rock musicians as B.B. King, Albert King, John Mayall, Jack Bruce, Albert Collins, George Harrison, and Greg Lake, as well as having a solo career. (wikipedia)

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Gary Moore
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Moore in 2008
Background information
Birth name Robert William Gary Moore
Born 4 April 1952
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Died 6 February 2011 (aged 58)
Estepona, Malaga Province, Spain
Genres
  • Blues rock
  • hard rock
  • heavy metal
  • blues
  • progressive rock
Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer
Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass, harmonica, keyboards
Years active 1969–2011
Labels Virgin, Charisma, Eagle
Associated acts Skid Row, Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II, Phil Lynott, Greg Lake, BBM, G Force, B.B. King
Website www.gary-moore.com