Re: Gary Moore
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ROCK GUITAR STAR GARY MOORE DIES AGED 58:
Can you believe this? I have to say that I'm getting tired of reporting this kind of news as another true legend of rock passes away. Guitar legend Gary Moore - a giant in his field, both rock and blues master has died in his sleep while on holiday in Spain. This from BBC UK where the story broke:
"Gary Moore was a guitarist with Thin Lizzy and was also acclaimed for his solo work, The renowned rock guitarist Gary Moore has died in a hotel room while on holiday in Spain.
Moore, 58, originally from Belfast, was a former member of the legendary Irish group Thin Lizzy. Thin Lizzy manager Adam Parsons told the BBC he was found early on Sunday. Moore was originally drafted into Thin Lizzy by its late frontman 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. Lynott died in 1986 but a new line-up of Thin Lizzy continues to tour. Bell told the BBC on Sunday he was still "in shock" at Moore's death while on holiday in the Costa del Sol.
"I still can't believe it," he said. "He was so robust, he wasn't a rock casualty, he was a healthy guy. He was a superb player and a dedicated musician." Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy said it been a pleasure to share a stage with Moore. "Playing with Gary during the Black Rose era was a great experience, he was a great player and a great guy," he said. "I will miss him."
Niall Stokes, the editor of the Irish music magazine, Hot Press, described Moore as a "genius". A message on Moore's official website says: "It is with deep sorrow and regret, that we have to announce that Gary Moore passed away while on holiday in Spain last night."
The lead guitarist received critical acclaim for his work on the 1974 Thin Lizzy album, Nightlife, but would never be constrained by the music group format. A year earlier, he had released his first solo album Grinding Stone and his virtuoso playing was to make him a recognised artist in his own right. Although returning to Thin Lizzy briefly in the late 1970s, his solo work continued to garner interest and he also enjoyed UK chart success with Lynott, via singles Parisienne Walkways and Out In The Fields. Throughout his career, Moore was to embrace a range of genres including blues, metal and hard rock. He performed on stage with a range of major artists and released 20 studio albums.
NewsLink:
BBC News - Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies aged 58.
I asked vocalist Glenn Hughes, a long time friend of Gary's about his reaction. Glenn stated: "I'm devastated...Gary was a Rock and Blues Icon...he played with no fear. We spent a lot of time together in the 80's. I have very fond memories of when Gazza was stayin' @ my house in LA…trust me, there was much love and laughter...And that's what I will remember...I'm truly shaken."
Out there in Twitterland, others expressed their shock:
Butch Walker - "Gary Moore died. One of my major guitar influences and heroes of young is gone to be with Phil Lynott... I want to cry right now."
Steve Lukather - "God bless Gary Moore.. One of the greats and a real nice man."
Glenn Hughes - "Devastated to hear of the passing of my friend Gary Moore...truly devastated...may he rest in God's Grace...GH."
I was a fan of Gary's, just like so many other readers of this site. I'm saddened again to see the death of another rock legend. His Run For Cover and Wild Frontiers albums will remain my personal favourites, but with such depth to his musical legacy, it's hard to play favourites. The man was indeed a genius and is another tragic loss for the rock n roll community. R.I.P. Gary Moore.
