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Gary Moore dies at age 59 - RIP Mr. Moore

Randy Hano (12045)

Guitar Artists Forum · 2/6/2011 6:07 PM

Rock guitarist and former Thin Lizzy star Gary Moore has died in Spain, British media reported on Sunday. The Belfast-born musician was 58.

According to the Irish Times website, Moore was found dead in his hotel room in Estepona early in the morning. A postmortem was due to be carried out in the nearby city of Malaga, the newspaper added.

A Foreign Office (Ministry) spokeswoman in London said: "We are aware (of Moore's death), and we stand ready to provide consular assistance. We are very sorry for his family's loss."

Moore was just 16 years old when he moved from Belfast to Dublin in 1969 to join Skid Row, which featured Phil Lynott as lead singer.

Moore was later brought into Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, best known for hit songs like "Whiskey in the Jar" and "The Boys Are Back in Town."

He replaced the departing Eric Bell, who told the BBC: "I still can't believe it. He was so robust, he wasn't a rock casualty, he was a healthy guy. He was a superb player and a dedicated musician."

As well as playing with Thin Lizzy for several periods, Moore worked separately with Lynott, who died in 1986 from drug-related complications.

Moore also worked with a number of top artists, including George Harrison.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/4624620/Guitarist-Gary-Moore-dies

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2/6/2011 6:13 PM

Randy Hano (12045) wrote:

My bad, he was 58 according to the article.

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2/6/2011 8:21 PM

Warren Hunt (5714) wrote:

I was just looking through the FretBuzz messages and saw this and almost fell out of my chair. I cant believe it.

I wonder what it died from.

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2/6/2011 8:37 PM

Michael Laurance (4038) wrote:

Wow... he will be missed.

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2/6/2011 10:11 PM

Air Color (1169) wrote:

Gosh, so sad

The man had music in his heart, fingers and soul

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2/7/2011 4:49 AM

Warren Hunt (5714) wrote:

I'm going to teach a couple of students Still Got The Blues this week to honor him. I love that song.

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2/7/2011 9:09 AM

Randy Hano (12045) wrote:

Great tune.

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2/7/2011 1:10 PM

Randy Combs (6516) wrote:

Wow, I am saddened to hear this. He did some great stuff and played with feeling

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2/7/2011 1:29 PM

Ken Richardson (9029) wrote:

I am not familiar with much of his music, but thats a great song and performance on the video. Reminds me a bit of Santana, SRV and BB King here and there... great bluesy sound.

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2/7/2011 9:01 PM

Randy Hano (12045) wrote:

This is one of couple of songs that he is best known for in the general genre. There are many other pieces that true Gary Moore fans will know and love such as Out in the Fields, Parisenne Walkways, Empty Rooms and a cover of the classic Wishing Well. You will also find Wishing Well on Corridors of Power which IMO is some of Gary's best work. Once you hear the opening to "End of the World", you will be floored. That is what happened to me back in 1982 when that album was released.

What I like about Moore is his interpretation of the blues. He takes standards and supercharges them like Jeff Healey did. Sometimes over the top IMO but that is his touch. Moore also played with Colloseum II and Thin Lizzy. Get the album from Lizzy called Black Rose. There is some great music and guitar work on that disc.

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2/7/2011 9:04 PM

Randy Hano (12045) wrote:

Yes it a great loss. I took Jeff Healey passing harder because I love his playing. I like Moore's playing but more in smaller doses.

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2/8/2011 8:39 AM

Ken Richardson (9029) wrote:

I have 2 or 3 CDs of Jeff Healey, he was an awesome guitarist! He had a bit of that Clapton and SRV vibe going, but had his own thing going with those powerful string bends he did.

I liked his singing too. He had a small speaking role in that "Roadhouse" movie - did a great version of White Room in it.

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2/8/2011 10:35 AM

Randy Hano (12045) wrote:

Those strings bends come from his unusual way of playing. He used his thumb alot to get large intervals as well as provide the push for those powerful bends.

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2/8/2011 3:07 PM

Warren Hunt (5714) wrote:

Thanks for the post bro. I will use it in my lessons to show the passion GM shows.

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2/9/2011 1:13 AM

Randy Hano (12045) wrote:

Here let me throw myself under the bus. Uploaded this last year onto You Tube. Got a few timing issues in the beginning but whatever. I think I might redo it.

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2/9/2011 4:39 AM

Warren Hunt (5714) wrote:

I saw this when you first posted it and thought it was cool then and cool now, so dont let the bus hit you.

I love the LP you have in this clip. If ever you wan to sell, give me first dibs.

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2/10/2011 9:50 AM

Randy Hano (12045) wrote:

Thanks Bro. Naw the LP won't be sold. All the gear gets passed to my son who is playing now too.

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2/10/2011 10:12 PM

Warren Hunt (5714) wrote:

Thats a shame as the other day he told me he hated that LP!

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2/10/2011 11:07 PM

Randy Hano (12045) wrote:

Yeah he likes the other one better first but he doesn't care, he just wants another Les Paul.

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2/7/2011 12:49 AM

Randy Hano (12045) wrote:

Heart Attack from what I understand.

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2/7/2011 8:32 AM

Michael Laurance (4038) wrote:

That road life will do it to you. Not the healthiest way to live.

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2/7/2011 9:05 AM

Randy Hano (12045) wrote:

Plus all the artificial stimulants that people take in order try and keep themselves in check. What some consider party time are a way of life for many.

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2/8/2011 8:59 AM

Michael Laurance (4038) wrote:

Well yeah, there's that too.

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