Gary Moore, born April 4, 1952 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, was a guitarist and singer whose career was notable for his virtuosity and his ability to move between various musical genres, from rock and blues to jazz.
Moore began playing guitar at a young age and joined his first band, Skid Row, in his teens. His exceptional skill allowed him to collaborate with iconic figures such as Phil Lynott in Thin Lizzy.
Still got the blues, Parisenne Walkaways, Out in the fields… unrepeatable songs that form a legacy that oscillates between Blues and hard rock, between his solo career and his collaborations with Thin Lizzy.
Throughout his career, he worked with various artists and bands, always maintaining a high level of musical quality. Gary Moore passed away on February 6, 2011 in Estepona, Spain, but his legacy lives on, influencing new generations of rock and blues musicians and fans.
The Gibson Melody Maker that you will find in Guitar legends hall was used by the guitarist throughout his entire career. His image is linked to one of the most famous concerts that Moore gave with Thin Lizzy: the one at the Sydney Opera House in 1978.
