Rock guitarist Gary Moore dies

Gerald · 02-06-11, 01:50 PM

The renowned rock guitarist Gary Moore has died, the BBC has learned.

Mr Moore, 58, was, originally from Belfast, and was a former member of the legendary Irish group Thin Lizzy.

Adam Parsons, who manages Thin Lizzy, told the BBC that Mr Moore had died in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Mr Moore was originally drafted into Thin Lizzy by its singer Phil Lynott. He later gained acclaim for his solo work and was a former member of the Irish group Skid Row.

The Northern Ireland guitarist was only 16 when he moved from Belfast to Dublin in 1969, to join Skid Row, which featured Lynott as lead vocalist.

He was later brought into Thin Lizzy by Lynott to replace the departing Eric Bell, another guitarist from Northern Ireland.

Mr Bell told the BBC on Sunday he was still "in shock" at Mr Moore's death.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12377862

Note: 6 February 2011 Last updated at 18:20 GMT

Gerald · 02-06-11, 01:50 PM

I really liked you, rest in peace!

Tchocky · 02-06-11, 01:54 PM

RIP Gaz

CCIP · 02-06-11, 02:13 PM

A classy, classic rock player. RIP

Jimbuna · 02-06-11, 02:47 PM

A true musical legend.

RIP Gary

Hakahura · 02-06-11, 04:23 PM

RIP Gary Moore.

Truely gifted player and a great loss.

Had the fortune to see him live on the "Still Got The Blues" tour at the Oxford Apollo. The guy did seven encores. Amazing guy.

vienna · 02-06-11, 05:19 PM

He was far better than the rest of the music world gave him credit. I still have an album he recorded as part of "BBM", a sort of "Cream" supergroup project with Moore, Ginger Baker & Jack Bruce. It really was a very good album that was overshadowed by the "Cream" connection. I believe I also have an instructional video Jack Bruce issued that featured Moore on lead guitar. It is always sad to see someone pass who did not fully recieve their due while alive. There are so many 'flash-bang' "shred" guitarists who claim the spotlight and so many truly gifted artists who don't.

RIP, Gary Moore...

jumpy · 02-06-11, 05:55 PM

booooo

Always liked his music - saw his band play at rock city in nottingham some years back.
Not to mention Thin Lizzy

not the version I know best, the one I like is a little more laid back, can't find it though.
close enough

Some of the most fun rock/blues music I have ever learned or played.

HunterICX · 02-06-11, 07:29 PM

He'll be missed

R.I.P Gary

HunterICX

Gerald · 02-07-11, 09:16 AM

Sir Bob Geldof has joined colleagues, fans, and music critics, to pay tribute to renowned rock guitarist Gary Moore who died in a hotel room while on holiday in Spain.

Geldof: "We won't see his like again"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12380704

Note: Update Record,7 February 2011 Last updated at 11:07 GMT

Feuer Frei! · 02-07-11, 09:57 AM

"After the War"
R.I.P. G.Moore.

Penguin · 02-07-11, 04:40 PM

somehow unexpected... I saw him 2 years ago, he was in good shape, vital and did no substance abuse like many other musicians who are even older than he was...

goodbye Gary and thanks for the music!

02-06-11, 01:50 PM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Rock guitarist Gary Moore dies The renowned rock guitarist Gary Moore has died, the BBC has learned. Mr Moore, 58, was, originally from Belfast, and was a former member of the legendary Irish group Thin Lizzy. Adam Parsons, who manages Thin Lizzy, told the BBC that Mr Moore had died in the early hours of Sunday morning. Mr Moore was originally drafted into Thin Lizzy by its singer Phil Lynott. He later gained acclaim for his solo work and was a former member of the Irish group Skid Row. The Northern Ireland guitarist was only 16 when he moved from Belfast to Dublin in 1969, to join Skid Row, which featured Lynott as lead vocalist. He was later brought into Thin Lizzy by Lynott to replace the departing Eric Bell, another guitarist from Northern Ireland. Mr Bell told the BBC on Sunday he was still "in shock" at Mr Moore's death. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12377862 Note: 6 February 2011 Last updated at 18:20 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie Last edited by Gerald; 02-06-11 at 02:11 PM.

02-06-11, 01:50 PM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	I really liked you, rest in peace! __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	RIP Gaz __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	A classy, classic rock player. RIP __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A true musical legend. RIP Gary __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Hakahura Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Posts: 785 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	RIP Gary Moore. Truely gifted player and a great loss. Had the fortune to see him live on the "Still Got The Blues" tour at the Oxford Apollo. The guy did seven encores. Amazing guy. __________________ Sir Humphey Appleby, GCB, KBE, MVO and MA. Britain's Greatest Orator, well bar that Churchill fellow.

02-06-11, 05:19 PM	#7
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	He was far better than the rest of the music world gave him credit. I still have an album he recorded as part of "BBM", a sort of "Cream" supergroup project with Moore, Ginger Baker & Jack Bruce. It really was a very good album that was overshadowed by the "Cream" connection. I believe I also have an instructional video Jack Bruce issued that featured Moore on lead guitar. It is always sad to see someone pass who did not fully recieve their due while alive. There are so many 'flash-bang' "shred" guitarists who claim the spotlight and so many truly gifted artists who don't. RIP, Gary Moore...

02-06-11, 05:55 PM	#8
jumpy Admiral Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 2,139 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	booooo Always liked his music - saw his band play at rock city in nottingham some years back. Not to mention Thin Lizzy not the version I know best, the one I like is a little more laid back, can't find it though. close enough Some of the most fun rock/blues music I have ever learned or played. __________________ when you’ve been so long in the desert, any water, no matter how brackish, looks like life

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HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	He'll be missed R.I.P Gary HunterICX __________________

02-07-11, 09:16 AM	#10
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Geldof pays tribute to Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore Sir Bob Geldof has joined colleagues, fans, and music critics, to pay tribute to renowned rock guitarist Gary Moore who died in a hotel room while on holiday in Spain. Geldof: "We won't see his like again" http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12380704 Note: Update Record,7 February 2011 Last updated at 11:07 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	"After the War" R.I.P. G.Moore. __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

02-07-11, 04:40 PM	#12
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	somehow unexpected... I saw him 2 years ago, he was in good shape, vital and did no substance abuse like many other musicians who are even older than he was... goodbye Gary and thanks for the music!