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{{Infobox musical artist
| name              = Gary Moore
| image             = Gary-Moore-at-Pite-Havsbad.jpg
| image_size        = 
| caption           = Moore performing at Pite Havsbad Beach in [[Piteå, Sweden]], 2008
| birth_name        = Robert William Gary Moore
| birth_date        = {{Birth date|1952|04|04|df=y}}
| birth_place       = [[Belfast]], Northern Ireland
| death_date        = {{Death date and age|2011|02|06|1952|04|04|df=y}}
| death_place       = [[Estepona]], Spain
| occupation        = 
| instrument        = 
| genre             = {{flatlist|
* [[Blues]]
* [[blues rock]]
* [[hard rock]]
* [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]
* [[jazz fusion]]
}}
| occupations       = {{flatlist|
* Musician
* songwriter
}}
| instruments       = {{flatlist|
* Guitar
* vocals
}}
| years_active      = 1968–2011
| label             = {{flatlist|
* [[MCA Records|MCA]]
* [[Jet Records|Jet]]
* [[Virgin Records|Virgin]]
* [[Sanctuary Records|Sanctuary]]
* [[Eagle Records|Eagle]]
}}
| past_member_of    = {{flatlist|
* [[Skid Row (Irish band)|Skid Row]]
* [[Thin Lizzy]]
* [[Colosseum II]]
* [[G-Force (album)|G-Force]]
* [[Greg Lake]]
* [[Scars (Gary Moore album)|Scars]]
}}
| associated_acts   = 
| website           = {{URL|gary-moore.com/}}
}}

'''Robert William Gary Moore''' (4 April 1952{{spnd}}6 February 2011) was a Northern Irish musician. Over the course of his career, he played in various groups and performed a range of music including [[blues]], [[blues rock]], [[hard rock]], [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] and [[jazz fusion]].

Influenced by [[Peter Green (musician)|Peter Green]] and [[Eric Clapton]], Moore began his career in the late 1960s when he joined [[Skid Row (Irish band)|Skid Row]], with whom he released two albums. After Moore left the group he joined [[Thin Lizzy]], featuring his former Skid Row bandmate and frequent collaborator [[Phil Lynott]]. Moore began his solo career in the 1970s and achieved major success with 1979's "[[Parisienne Walkways]]", which is considered his [[signature song]]. During the 1980s, he transitioned into playing hard rock and heavy metal with varying degrees of international success. In 1990, he returned to his roots with ''[[Still Got the Blues]]'', which became the most successful album of his career. Moore continued to release new music throughout his later career, collaborating with other artists from time to time. He died on 6 February 2011 from a heart attack while on holiday in [[Spain]].

Moore was often described as a [[virtuoso]] and has been cited as an influence by many other guitar players. He was voted as one of the greatest guitarists of all time on respective lists by ''[[Total Guitar]]'' and ''[[Classic Rock (magazine)|Louder]]''. Irish singer-songwriter [[Bob Geldof]] said that "without question, [Moore] was one of the great Irish bluesmen".<ref name="BBC obituary">{{cite news |title=Irish rock guitarist Gary Moore: an obituary |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12382274 |publisher=[[BBC News]] |date=7 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110208020612/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12382274 |archive-date=8 February 2011 |url-status=live |access-date=9 September 2020}}</ref> For most of his career, Moore was heavily associated with Peter Green's famed [[Greeny (guitar)|1959 Gibson Les Paul]] guitar. Later Moore was honoured by [[Gibson (guitar company)|Gibson]] and [[Fender Musical Instruments Corporation|Fender]] with several signature model guitars.

== Early life ==
Robert William Gary Moore was born in [[Belfast]] on 4 April 1952,<ref name="BelfastTelegraph">{{Cite news | url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/moores-almanac-,13444722.html | title=Moore's almanac | newspaper=Belfast Telegraph | date=2 May 2007| access-date=7 July 2020 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110814034807/http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/moores-almanac-13444722.html | archive-date=14 August 2011| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="Guardian">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/feb/07/gary-moore-obituary |title=Gary Moore obituary |date=7 February 2011 |first=Adam |last=Sweeting |work=The Guardian |access-date=25 August 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> the son of Winnie, a [[housewife]], and Robert Moore, a promoter who ran the Queen's Hall ballroom in [[Holywood, County Down|Holywood]] across the [[Belfast Lough]] from Belfast.<ref name="BelfastTelegraph"/><ref name="Guardian"/><ref name="BBC">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-12881549 |title= Thin Lizzy's Gary Moore in candid BBC One documentary |date=2 March 2011|first=Pierre |last=Perrone |publisher=BBC |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> The younger Robert grew up near [[Stormont Estate]] in Ballymiscaw with his four siblings.<ref name="Guardian"/> He sang "[[Sugartime]]" after his father invited him onstage to sing with a [[Irish showband|showband]] at an event that his father had organised. It first sparked the younger Robert's interest in music, he credits his father with starting him in music by giving him the opportunity to perform. The older Robert bought his son his first guitar, a second-hand [[Framus]] acoustic, when Moore was 10 years old.<ref name="Guardian"/><ref name="Independent">{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/gary-moore-virtuoso-guitarist-who-had-his-biggest-hits-with-phil-lynott-and-thin-lizzy-2207348.html |title= Gary Moore: Virtuoso guitarist who had his biggest hits with Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy |date=8 February 2011 |first=Pierre |last=Perrone |publisher=Independent |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vintageguitar.com/2940/gary-moore/ |title= Gary Moore – Back to the Rock |first= Willie G. |last=Moseley |date= 7 January 2005 |publisher=Independent |access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref>

Though left-handed, the younger Robert learned to play the instrument right-handed.<ref name="Independent"/> Not long after, he formed his first band, The Beat Boys, who mainly performed [[The Beatles|Beatles]] songs.<ref name="Guardian"/><ref name="Independent"/> He later joined Platform Three and The Method, amongst others.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/is-this-you-pictured-with-13-year-old-gary-moore-28588314.html |title= Is this you pictured with 13-year-old Gary Moore? |first=Ivan |last=Little |newspaper= Belfast Telegraph |date=14 February 2011 |access-date=18 September 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Around this time, he befriended guitarist [[Rory Gallagher]], who often performed at the same venues as him.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hotpress.com/music/gary-moore-remembers-rory-gallagher-14356584 |title= Gary Moore remembers Rory Gallagher |publisher=Hot Press |date=11 June 2015 |access-date=1 September 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> He left Belfast for [[Dublin]] in 1968 just as [[The Troubles]] were beginning in [[Northern Ireland]]. A year later, his parents separated.<ref name="BelfastTelegraph"/><ref name="BBC"/>

== Career ==
=== Skid Row ===
After moving to Dublin, Robert William Gary Moore joined Irish blues rock band [[Skid Row (Irish band)|Skid Row]]. At the time, the group were fronted by vocalist [[Phil Lynott]]. He and Moore soon became friends and shared a bedsit in [[Ballsbridge]], a neighborhood in the southern part of Dublin.<ref name="BelfastTelegraph" /> However, after a medical leave of absence, Lynott was asked to leave Skid Row by the band's bassist [[Brush Shiels]], who had taken over lead vocal duties.{{sfn|Thomson|2016|p=56}}{{sfn|Putterford|1994|pp=33–35}} In 1970, Skid Row signed a recording contract with [[CBS Records International]] and released their debut album ''[[Skid (album)|Skid]]'', which reached number 30 on the [[UK Albums Chart]].<ref name="Bio">{{cite web |url=http://www.gary-moore.com/history/biography.html |title= Biography |publisher=Gary Moore – The Official Web Site |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/47338/skid-row-(70s)/ |title= Skid Row (70's) |publisher=Official Charts |access-date=22 September 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> After the album ''[[34 Hours]]'' in 1971 and tours supporting [[The Allman Brothers Band]] and [[Mountain (band)|Mountain]] amongst others, Moore decided to leave the band.<ref name="Bio">{{cite web |url=http://www.gary-moore.com/history/biography.html |title= Biography |publisher=Gary Moore – The Official Web Site |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="GuitarWorld">{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/gw-archive/gary-moore-discusses-his-latest-album-gear-and-phil-lynott-1987-guitar-world-interview |title= Gary Moore Discusses His Latest Album, Gear and Phil Lynott in 1987 Guitar World Interview |date=1 September 2011|publisher=Guitar World |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> He had become frustrated by Skid Row's "limitations" and opted to start a solo career.<ref name="Guardian"/> In retrospect Moore commented, "Skid Row was a laugh but I don't have really fond memories of it, because at the time I was very mixed up about what I was doing."<ref name="HotPress">{{cite web |url=https://www.hotpress.com/music/day-1952-thin-lizzy-guitarist-gary-moore-born-22770283 |title= On this day in 1952: Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore was born  |date=4 April 2019 |publisher=Hot Press |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[Sebastian Bach]], former frontman of the American heavy metal band [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]], claimed that Moore sold them the rights to the name in 1987 for a reported $35,000.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/BlabberMouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=54571 | title=Sebastian Bach Comments On 'SuperGroup' Season Finale | publisher=Blabbermouth.net | date=3 July 2006 | access-date=7 July 2020 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110213121538/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/BlabberMouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=54571 | archive-date=13 February 2011| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Shiels contested the story in 2012 claiming he still owns the rights.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/jon-bon-jovi-questioned-by-irish-skid-row-co-founder-over-band-name-dispute/ |title= Jon Bon Jovi Questioned By Irish Skid Row Co-Founder Over Band Name Dispute |first=Karen |last=Laney |publisher=Ultimate Classic Rock |date=15 January 2012 |access-date=22 May 2022| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[Rachel Bolan]] of the American Skid Row also refuted the story in 2019 saying, "There was never any money exchange. [[Dave Sabo|Snake]] and I went and trademarked the name, and there was no problem."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Reesman |first1=Bryan |title=Skid Row's Debut at 30: Sebastian Bach & Rachel Bolan Break Down Their Rapid Ascent |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/skid-row-debut-sebastian-bach-rachel-bolan-8494742/ |publisher=Billboard |access-date=22 May 2022 }}</ref>

=== Thin Lizzy ===
[[File:Thin Lizzy - TopPop 1974 1.png|thumb|Moore (right) performing with Thin Lizzy in February 1974 on the Dutch programme ''[[TopPop]]''.]]
After leaving Skid Row, Phil Lynott formed the hard rock group [[Thin Lizzy]]. After the departure of guitarist [[Eric Bell]], Moore was recruited to help finish the band's ongoing tour in early 1974. A 1974 performance of the song "[[The Rocker (song)|The Rocker]]", on the Dutch TV programme ''[[TopPop]]'', features Moore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi85jfNGioY|title=TOPPOP: Thin Lizzy - The Rocker|date=February 25, 2013|via=YouTube}}</ref> Moore recorded three songs with the band during this time, including "[[Still in Love with You (Thin Lizzy song)|Still in Love with You]]", which he co-wrote. The song was later included on Thin Lizzy's fourth album ''[[Nightlife (Thin Lizzy album)|Nightlife]]''. He left Thin Lizzy in April 1974.{{sfn|Putterford|1994|p=89}} While he enjoyed his time in the band, he felt it wasn't good for him: "After a few months I was doing myself in, drinking and high on the whole thing."<ref name="Guardian"/>

In 1977, Moore rejoined Thin Lizzy for a tour of the United States after guitarist [[Brian Robertson (guitarist)|Brian Robertson]] injured his hand in a bar fight.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/what-happened-the-night-brian-robertson-got-glassed-at-the-speakeasy|publisher=Louder|title=What happened the night Brian Robertson got glassed at The Speakeasy|first=Johnny |last=Black |date=3 August 2017|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> After finishing the tour, Lynott asked Moore to join the band on a permanent basis, but he declined.{{sfn|Putterford|1994|p=133}} Robertson eventually returned to the group, before leaving for good in 1978. Moore took his place once again, this time for long enough to record the album ''[[Black Rose: A Rock Legend]]'', which was released in 1979. The record was a success, being certified [[Music recording certification|gold]] in the UK.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/bpi-awards/ |title=BPI Awards Database: Search for Thin Lizzy |publisher=British Phonographic Industry |access-date=7 July 2020 |df=dmy-all |archive-date=9 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909233259/https://www.bpi.co.uk/bpi-awards/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> However, he abruptly left Thin Lizzy that July in the middle of another tour. He had become fed up with the band's increasing drug use and the effects it was having on their performance.<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Thin Lizzy |series=Behind the Music |series-link=Behind the Music |network=VH1 |date=17 October 1999 |season=3 |number=11 }}</ref> He was temporarily replaced by [[Midge Ure]] from [[Ultravox]], then [[Dave Flett]] from [[Manfred Mann's Earth Band]] before English guitarist and [[Pink Floyd]] backing musician [[Snowy White]] became the official replacement for Moore. He later said that he had no regrets about leaving the band, "but maybe it was wrong the way I did it. I could've done it differently, I suppose. But I just had to leave."{{sfn|Putterford|1994|p=184}} Thin Lizzy eventually disbanded in 1983 with Moore making guest appearances on the band's farewell tour. Some of the performances were released on the live album ''[[Life (Thin Lizzy album)|Life]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Thin Lizzy – Life |publisher=AllMusic |first=Greg |last=Prato |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/life-live-1983-mw0000095907 |access-date=14 September 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref>

After Lynott's death in January 1986,<ref name="BelfastTelegraph"/> Moore performed with members of Thin Lizzy at the [[Self Aid]] concert in May of that year.<ref>{{cite web |title=30 years ago Ireland was rocking out for the unemployed |publisher=TheJournal.ie | first=Jordan |last=Kavanagh |url=https://www.thejournal.ie/self-aid-30-year-anniversary-2773961-May2016/ |date=1 May 2016|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> He joined the stage with former Thin Lizzy members again in August 2005, when a bronze statue of Lynott was unveiled in Dublin. A recording of the concert was released as ''[[One Night in Dublin: A Tribute to Phil Lynott]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gary Moore & Friends – One Night in Dublin – A Tribute to Phil Lynott |publisher=AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/one-night-in-dublin-a-tribute-to-phil-lynott-video-mw0001896945 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref>

=== Solo career ===
In 1973, Moore released the album ''[[Grinding Stone (album)|Grinding Stone]]'', which was credited to The Gary Moore Band.<ref name="GuitarWorld"/><ref name="SoundOnSound">{{cite web |url=https://www.soundonsound.com/people/gary-moore-parisienne-walkways |title=Gary Moore 'Parisienne Walkways' |first=Richard |last=Buskin |publisher=Sound On Sound |access-date=7 July 2020 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717174344/https://www.soundonsound.com/people/gary-moore-parisienne-walkways |archive-date=17 July 2021| df = dmy-all }}</ref> An eclectic mix of blues, rock and jazz,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.musicradar.com/totalguitar/11-of-the-best-gary-moore-performances-368201 |title= 11 of the best Gary Moore performances |first=Matthew |last=Parker |publisher=MusicRadar |date=7 February 2011 |access-date=3 September 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> it was a commercial flop with Moore still unsure of his musical direction.<ref name="GuitarWorld"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/grinding-stone-mw0000511888 |title= Gary Moore Band / Gary Moore – Grinding Stone |first=Lars |last=Lovén |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=31 August 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/the-gary-moore-band-grinding-stone-album-review |title= The Gary Moore Band – Grinding Stone album review |first=Hugh |last=Fielder |date= 4 November 2017 |publisher=Louder |access-date=31 August 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Between stints in Thin Lizzy, he released his first proper solo album ''[[Back on the Streets (Gary Moore album)|Back on the Streets]]'' in 1978.<ref name="SoundOnSound"/> It spawned a hit single, "[[Parisienne Walkways]]", which featured Phil Lynott on lead vocals and bass. The song reached number eight on the [[UK Singles Chart]] and is considered Moore's [[signature song]].<ref name="SoundOnSound"/> After leaving Thin Lizzy in 1979, Moore moved to [[Los Angeles]] where he signed a new recording contract with [[Jet Records]], a British label.<ref name="Louder">{{cite web |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/jumping-at-shadows-how-the-blues-saved-gary-moore |title= How The Blues Saved Gary Moore |date=1 September 2014|publisher=Louder |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> He recorded the album ''[[Dirty Fingers]]'', which was shelved in favour of the more "radio-oriented" ''[[G-Force (album)|G-Force]]'' album. ''G-Force'' came out in 1980. ''Dirty Fingers'' was eventually released in [[Japan]] in 1983, followed by an international release the next year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/dirty-fingers-mw0000650516 |title= Gary Moore – Dirty Fingers |first=Eduardo |last=Rivadavia |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media notes |title=Dirty Fingers |others=Gary Moore |year=2002 |first=Dave |last=Ling |type=booklet |publisher=Sanctuary Records |id=06076 81193-2 }}</ref>
[[File:Gary Moore - Manchester Apollo - 1983.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Moore performing at the [[O2 Apollo Manchester|Manchester Apollo]] in 1983.]]

After moving to [[London]] and signing a new recording contract with [[Virgin Records|Virgin]], Moore released his second solo album ''[[Corridors of Power (album)|Corridors of Power]]'' in 1982.<ref name="Louder"/> While not a major success, it was the first album to feature him on lead vocals throughout<ref name="Louder"/> as well as his first solo release to crack the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1983-06-04 |title= Billboard 200 – Week of June 4, 1983 |publisher=Billboard Charts |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Musically ''Corridors of Power'' featured "more of a rock feel",<ref name="HotPress"/> with additional influences from [[Album-oriented rock|AOR]] bands such as [[Journey (band)|Journey]] and [[REO Speedwagon]].<ref name="Louder"/> The album also featured former [[Deep Purple]] drummer [[Ian Paice]], [[Whitesnake]] bassist [[Neil Murray (British musician)|Neil Murray]] and keyboardist [[Tommy Eyre]], who had previously played with Moore in [[Greg Lake]]'s backing band. During the supporting tour for ''Corridors of Power'', singer [[John Sloman]] was hired to share lead vocal duties with Moore and Eyre was replaced by [[Don Airey]].<ref name="GuitarWorld"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uberrock.co.uk/interviews/59-august-interviews/1260-john-sloman-interview-exclusive.html |title=John Sloman – Interview Exclusive |publisher=Über Röck |date=24 August 2010 |access-date=31 August 2020 |df=dmy-all |archive-date=19 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219211659/http://www.uberrock.co.uk/interviews/59-august-interviews/1260-john-sloman-interview-exclusive.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1984, Moore released the album ''[[Victims of the Future]]'', which marked another musical change, this time towards hard rock and heavy metal.<ref name="HotPress"/> [[Neil Carter (musician)|Neil Carter]], was added for the album and he continued to push Moore in the new musical direction.<ref name="GuitarWorld"/> For the supporting tour, they were joined by former [[Rainbow (rock band)|Rainbow]] bassist [[Craig Gruber]] and drummer Bobby Chouinard,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/original-rainbow-bassist-craig-gruber-dies-after-battle-with-prostate-cancer/ |title= Original Rainbow Bassist Craig Gruber Dies After Battle With Prostate Cancer |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=6 May 2016 |access-date=1 October 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.moderndrummer.com/article/november-1985-bobby-chouinard/ |title= Bobby Chouinard |publisher=Modern Drummer |first=Teri |last=Saccone |access-date=1 October 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> who were later replaced by [[Ozzy Osbourne]] bassist [[Bob Daisley]] and former [[Roxy Music]] drummer [[Paul Thompson (musician)|Paul Thompson]], respectively.<ref>{{cite AV media | people=Phil Tuckett (Director) | date=1985 | title= Emerald Aisles: Live In Ireland | medium=Concert film | publisher=Virgin Video}}</ref>

In 1985, Moore released his fifth solo album ''[[Run for Cover (Gary Moore album)|Run for Cover]]'', which featured guest vocals by Phil Lynott and [[Glenn Hughes (musician)|Glenn Hughes]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/run-for-cover-mw0000615920 |title= Gary Moore – Run for Cover |first=Eduardo |last=Rivadavia |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=31 August 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Moore and Lynott performed the hit single "[[Out in the Fields (song)|Out in the Fields]]", which reached the top five in both [[Ireland]] and the UK.<ref name="TopTen">{{cite web |url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/top-gary-moore-songs/ |title= Top 10 Gary Moore Songs |first=Eduardo |last=Rivadavia |publisher=Ultimate Classic Rock |date=4 April 2013 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/out-in-the-fields/ |title= Out in the Fields |publisher=Official Charts |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> On the back of its success, ''Run for Cover'' achieved gold certification in [[Sweden]], as well as [[Music recording certification|silver]] in the UK.<ref name="SWE">{{cite web | url=http://www.ifpi.se/wp/wp-content/uploads/guld-platina-1987-1998.pdf |title=IFPI Sweden – Gold & Platinum 1987–1998 | access-date=7 July 2020 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216065555/http://www.ifpi.se/wp/wp-content/uploads/guld-platina-1987-1998.pdf |archive-date=16 February 2012 | df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/5638-3510-2 |title=Gary Moore – Run for Cover |publisher=BPI – British Phonographic Industry |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> For the album's supporting tour, Paul Thompson was replaced by drummer Gary Ferguson. Hughes was supposed to join the band on bass, but due to his substance abuse problems, he was replaced by Bob Daisley.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.stevelukather.com/news-articles/2018/03/reggie-talking-with-gary-ferguson-about-luke-and-many-more.aspx |title= Reggie talking with Gary Ferguson about Luke and many more... |work= News & Articles |publisher=Steve Lukather Official Website |date=13 May 2018 |access-date=1 October 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/interview-glenn-hughes-discusses-deep-purple-gary-moore-bill-nash-basses-and |title= Interview: Glenn Hughes Discusses Deep Purple, Gary Moore, Bill Nash Basses and Writing with Black Country Communion |publisher=Guitar World |first=Damian |last=Fanelli |date=8 March 2012 |access-date=1 October 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> After Lynott's death, Moore dedicated his sixth solo album, 1987's ''[[Wild Frontier]]'' to him.<ref name="GuitarWorld"/> A blend of [[Celtic music|Celtic folk music]], blues and rock,<ref name="Louder"/> the album was another success, being certified [[Music recording certification|platinum]] in Sweden,<ref name="SWE"/> gold in [[Finland]] and [[Norway]],<ref name="FIN">{{cite web |url=https://www.ifpi.fi/tutkimukset-ja-tilastot/kulta-ja-platinalevyt/artistit/gary+moore/ |title= Gary Moore – Kulta- ja platinalevyt |publisher=Musiikkituottajat |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/80s/1987/M&M-1987-12-26.pdf|title=Gold & Platinum Awards 1987|publisher=American Radio History Archive|date=2 December 1987|page=44|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> as well as silver in the UK.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/8265-3510-2 |title=Gary Moore – Wild Frontier |publisher=BPI – British Phonographic Industry |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> The album had a hit single "[[Over the Hills and Far Away (Gary Moore song)|Over the Hills and Far Away]]", which charted in nine countries.

For the accompanying tour, former Black Sabbath drummer [[Eric Singer]] joined Moore's backing band.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/eric-singer-gary-moore-played-every-note-like-it-was-the-last-time-he-would-ever-play-it/ |title= Eric Singer: Gary Moore 'Played Every Note Like It Was The Last Time He Would Ever Play It' |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=9 February 2011 |access-date=1 October 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> ''Wild Frontier'' was followed up by 1989's ''[[After the War (Gary Moore album)|After the War]]'', which featured drummer [[Cozy Powell]]. However, he was replaced by [[Chris Slade]] for the supporting tour.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://neilcarter.org/gary_moore |title=Gary Moore |publisher=The Neil Carter Homepage |access-date=2 October 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="Louder2">{{cite web |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/gary-moore-the-story-of-still-got-the-blues |title= Gary Moore: the story of Still Got The Blues |date=1 August 2016|first=Harry |last=Shapiro |publisher=Louder |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> While ''After the War'' achieved gold status in [[Germany]] and Sweden,<ref name="SWE" /><ref name="GER">{{cite web |url=https://www.musikindustrie.de/markt-bestseller/gold-/platin-und-diamond-auszeichnung/datenbank/?action=suche&strTitel=&strInterpret=Gary+Moore&strTtArt=alle&strAwards=checked |title= Gold-/Platin-datenbank – Gary Moore |publisher=Bundesverband Musikindustrie |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> as well as silver in the UK,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/329-3510-2 |title=Gary Moore – After the War |publisher=BPI – British Phonographic Industry |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Moore had grown tired of his own music. He told former Thin Lizzy guitarist [[Eric Bell]] that after listening to some of his own albums, he thought they were "the biggest load of fucking shite" he had ever heard. In his own words, Moore had lost his "musical self‑respect".<ref name="Louder" />

[[File:Gary Moore 2010-11-23 01 25 9152.jpg|thumb|upright|Moore performing on tour in 2010.]]
In 1990, Moore released the album ''[[Still Got the Blues]]'', a return to his blues roots and collaborating with  [[Albert King]], [[Albert Collins]] and [[George Harrison]].<ref name="Louder" /> The idea for the record came up during the supporting tour for ''After the War''–Moore often played the blues by himself in the dressing room and one night Bob Daisley jokingly suggested that he do a whole blues album.<ref name="Independent" /><ref name="Louder2" /> The change in musical style was also underlined by a change in Moore's wardrobe. He sported a smart blue suit for videos and live performances instead of being "all dolled up like some guy in [[Def Leppard]]". Being a conscious decision by Moore to attract new listeners he informed his old audience that "this was something new".<ref name="Louder" /> In the end, ''Still Got the Blues'' became the most successful album of Moore's career,<ref name="Louder" /> selling over three million copies worldwide.<ref name="Louder2" /> The album's [[Still Got the Blues (For You)|title track]] also became the only single of his solo career to chart on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]; it reached number 97 in February 1991.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1991-02-16 |title= Hot 100 – Week of February 16, 1991 |publisher=Billboard Charts |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> For the album's supporting tour, Moore assembled a new backing band dubbed The Midnight Blues Band; it featured [[Andy Pyle]], Graham Walker and Don Airey as well as a horn section.<ref name="Louder2" />

''Still Got the Blues'' was followed by 1992's ''[[After Hours (Gary Moore album)|After Hours]]'', which went platinum in Sweden and gold in the UK.<ref name="SWE" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/325-3510-2 |title=Gary Moore – After Hours |publisher=BPI – British Phonographic Industry |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> The record also became Moore's highest-charting album in the UK where it reached number four.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/search/albums/after-hours/ |title= After Hours |publisher=Official Charts |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> In 1995, Moore released ''[[Blues for Greeny]]'', a tribute album to his friend and mentor [[Peter Green (musician)|Peter Green]].<ref name="MusicRadar">{{cite web |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/classic-interview-gary-moore-talks-blues-for-greeny-jack-bruce-bb-king-albert-collins-and-never-playing-with-clapton |title=Classic interview: Gary Moore talks Blues For Greeny, Jack Bruce, Albert Collins and never playing with Clapton |date=2 December 2019|publisher=MusicRadar |first=David |last=Mead |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> After experimenting with [[Electronica|electronic music]] on ''[[Dark Days in Paradise]]'' (1997) and ''[[A Different Beat (Gary Moore album)|A Different Beat]]'' (1999), Moore once again returned to his blues roots with 2001's ''[[Back to the Blues (Gary Moore album)|Back to the Blues]]''.<ref name="Bio" /><ref name="GimmeMoore">{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/gimme-gary-moore |publisher=Louder |title=Gimme (Gary) Moore |first=Dave |last=Ling |date=3 May 2006|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> ''[[Power of the Blues]]'' (2004) followed, in addition to ''[[Old New Ballads Blues]]'' (2006), ''[[Close as You Get]]'' (2007) and finally ''[[Bad for You Baby]]'' (2008).<ref name="BelfastTelegraph2">{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/gary-moore-thin-lizzy-guitar-virtuoso-who-blazed-a-unique-trail-through-rock-and-roll-28587048.html |title= Gary Moore: Thin Lizzy guitar virtuoso who blazed a unique trail through rock and roll |date=8 February 2011 |newspaper=Belfast Telegraph |first=Eddie |last=McIlwaine |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Prior to his death, he was working on a new Celtic rock album which was left unfinished. Some of the songs later appeared on the live album ''[[Live at Montreux 2010]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gary-moore-s-live-at-montreux-2010-due-in-september.html |title=Gary Moore's 'Live At Montreux 2010' Due In September |date=2 August 2011|publisher=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Additional unreleased recordings of Moore's were released on the album ''[[How Blue Can You Get (album)|How Blue Can You Get]]'' in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/news/new-gary-moore-album-how-blue-can-you-get-to-feature-unreleased-deep-cuts-and-alternate-versions |title=New Gary Moore album, How Blue Can You Get, to feature unreleased deep cuts and alternate versions |date=19 February 2021 |publisher=Guitar World |first=Richard |last=Bienstock |access-date=20 February 2021| df = dmy-all }}</ref>

=== Other work ===
In 1975, Moore joined progressive [[jazz fusion]] group [[Colosseum II]], which was formed after the demise of bandleader [[Jon Hiseman]]'s previous band [[Colosseum (band)|Colosseum]]. Moore recorded three albums with the group, before leaving to join Thin Lizzy in 1978.<ref name="HotPress"/><ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/gary-moore-mn0000050034/biography |title= Gary Moore – Biography & History |first=Greg |last=Prato |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> While living in [[Los Angeles]] in 1979, Moore formed the band G-Force with Glenn Hughes and [[Mark Nauseef]].<ref name="Louder"/><ref name="GForce">{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/g-force-mw0000191082 |title=  Gary Moore / Gary Moore & G-Force – G-Force |first=Lars |last=Lovén |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> However, Hughes was soon fired due to his problems with substance abuse. The band then recruited singer Willie Dee and bassist [[Tony Newton (musician)|Tony Newton]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/glenn-hughes-remembers-gary-moore/ |title= Glenn Hughes Remembers Gary Moore |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=10 March 2012 |access-date=4 April 2021| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="ClassicRock">{{cite magazine |first=Mick |last=Wall |date=May 2021 |title= The 100 Most Influential Guitar Heroes: Gary Moore |magazine=[[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]] |issue=287 |pages=52{{ndash}}56 |publisher=Future Publishing | location=London, England}}</ref> At the same time, Moore was also being courted to join [[Ozzy Osbourne]]'s band. He declined and G-Force helped Osbourne audition other musicians for Osbourne's band.<ref name="Louder"/><ref name="GimmeMoore"/> G-Force released their [[G-Force (album)|self-titled debut album]] in 1980 and toured opening for [[Whitesnake]]. Before the end of the year, however, the band broke up.<ref name="GForce" /><ref name="ClassicRock" />

After G-Force, Moore was recruited to play guitar in Greg Lake's solo band. They recorded two studio albums together, 1981's ''[[Greg Lake (album)|Greg Lake]]'' and 1983's ''[[Manoeuvres]]'',<ref name="HotPress" /> as well as the live album ''[[King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Greg Lake in Concert]]'', which was released in 1995.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/king-biscuit-flower-hour-greg-lake-in-concert-mw0000645066 |title= Greg Lake – King Biscuit Flower Hour: Greg Lake In Concert |first=Lindsay |last=Planer |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=24 August 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> In 1982, Moore was considered for the guitarist position in Whitesnake, but vocalist [[David Coverdale]] opted not to recruit Moore as the band was in the process of severing ties with their management.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eonmusic.co.uk/david-coverdale-whitesnake-eonmusic-interview-october-2020-part-2.html |title= David Coverdale Whitesnake Eonmusic Interview October 2020 Part 2 |first=Eamon |last=O'Neill |publisher=Eonmusic |access-date=25 November 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> In 1987, Moore collaborated on the UK charity record "[[Let It Be (song)|Let It Be]]", which was released under the group name [[Ferry Aid]].<ref name="BelfastTelegraph2" /> From 1993 to 1994, he was a member of the short-lived power trio [[BBM (band)|BBM]] ("Baker Bruce Moore"), which also featured [[Jack Bruce]] and [[Ginger Baker]], both formerly of [[Cream (band)|Cream]]. After just one album and a European tour, the trio disbanded. The project was marred by personality clashes between members as well as "ear problems" which Moore sustained during the tour.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/gary-moore-cream-was-a-very-magical-band |title= Ego, tempers, affairs: The tumultuous story of BBM |publisher=Louder| first=Harry |last=Shapiro |date=9 July 2018 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> He later said of the band's break-up: "There were a lot of things within the band that would have made it impossible, long term. I think that politically Jack [Bruce] was used to having his own band, I was used to having my own band and so it was very difficult."<ref name="MusicRadar"/> In 2002, Moore collaborated with former [[Skunk Anansie]] bassist [[Cass Lewis]] and [[Primal Scream]] drummer [[Darrin Mooney]] in [[Scars (Gary Moore album)|Scars]], which released one album.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music/gary-just-loves-his-scars-1178473 |title= Gary just loves his scars |publisher=Manchester Evening News | first=Simon |last=Donohue |date=1 February 2007|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Moore performed on the [[One World Project]] charity single "[[Grief Never Grows Old]]", which was released in 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bravewords.com/news/gary-moore-performs-on-one-world-project-tsunami-charity-single |title= Gary Moore Performs On One World Project Tsunami Charity Single |date=1 February 2005|publisher=BraveWords |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref>

Over the course of his career, Moore played with many more artists including George Harrison,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/george-harrison-and-gary-moore-perform-beatles-while-my-guitar-gently-weeps-1992 |title= George Harrison and Gary Moore Play "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" in 1992 |publisher=Guitar World | first=Damian |last=Fanelli |date=1 September 2017|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[Dr. Strangely Strange]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/moore-power-1.284017 |title=Moore power |publisher=The Irish Times |date=23 February 2001 |access-date=18 September 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[Andrew Lloyd Webber]], [[Rod Argent]], [[Gary Boyle]],<ref name="AllMusic"/> [[B.B. King]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/forgotten-guitar-bb-king-and-gary-moore-play-thrill-gone-1992 |title= Forgotten Guitar: B.B. King and Gary Moore Play "The Thrill Is Gone" in 1992 |first=Jonathan |last=Graham |publisher=Guitar World |date=6 February 2018 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[The Traveling Wilburys]] and [[The Beach Boys]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2011/02/gary-moore-legendary-axeman-for-thin-lizzy-has-died |title= Gary Moore, Legendary Axeman for Thin Lizzy, Has Died |first=Mackenzie |last=Williams |publisher=BBC America |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref>

== Personal life ==
In the mid-1970s, Moore was involved in a bar fight leaving him with facial scars. According to [[Eric Bell]], Moore was with his girlfriend at [[Dingwalls]] in [[Camden Town|Camden]] which is part of inner London, when two men "started mouthing about Gary's girlfriend [...] what they'd like to do to her". After Moore confronted them about it, one of the men smashed a bottle on the bar and slashed Moore's face with it. It had a profound effect on him. Bell said, "It did change him. A lot of that pent-up anger and emotion would come out in his playing... it came out in other ways too. It must be a hard thing to come back from something like that." During the 1980s, Moore hid his scars in photographs and videos by looking down or being framed in photographs from a distance.<ref name="Louder"/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/gary-moore-belfast-boy-and-baby-faced-dreamer-28586867.html |title=Gary Moore – Belfast Boy and baby-faced dreamer |newspaper=Belfast Telegraph |date=8 February 2011|access-date=24 August 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref>

Moore was married to his first wife Kerry from 1985 to 1993.<ref name="Louder2"/><ref name="BelfastTelegraph3"/><ref name="BelfastTelegraph4">{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/gary-moore-when-im-playing-i-get-totally-lost-in-it-28586868.html |title=  Gary Moore: When I'm playing I get totally lost in it |newspaper= Belfast Telegraph |date=8 February 2011 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Before divorcing, they had two sons, Jack (who became a musician)and Gus, who also plays guitar, and is in a new Barcelona based band(Sassy the Band, 2025) <ref>{{cite web |url=https://slabber.net/2020/09/18/jack-moore-i-would-love-to-visit-belfast-and-visit-a-statue-celebrating-my-father-and-his-music/ |title=Jack Moore: I would love to visit Belfast and see a statue celebrating my father and his music |website=Slabber.net |first=Alex |last=McGreevy |date=18 September 2020 |access-date=1 July 2021 |df=dmy-all |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709213831/https://slabber.net/2020/09/18/jack-moore-i-would-love-to-visit-belfast-and-visit-a-statue-celebrating-my-father-and-his-music/ |url-status=usurped }}</ref>) and Gus.<ref name="BelfastTelegraph3">{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/master-gary-waiting-for-return-call-to-belfast-28272470.html |title= Master Gary waiting for return call to Belfast |newspaper= Belfast Telegraph |date=5 July 2005|access-date=24 August 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Gary later had a daughter, Lily (who also embarked on a musical career),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/01/one-to-watch-lily-moore-gary-moore-brighton |title= One to watch: Lily Moore |work=The Guardian |first=Shannon |last=Mahanty |date=1 December 2019 |access-date=1 July 2021| df = dmy-all }}</ref> during a relationship with Jo Rendle.<ref name="BelfastTelegraph3"/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/rock-legend-gary-moore-left-estate-of-more-than-2m-28603141.html |title= Rock legend Gary Moore left estate of more than £2m |newspaper= Belfast Telegraph |date=4 April 2011|access-date=24 August 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Moore also had a daughter named Saoirse from another relationship.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/legendary-guitarist-gary-moore-laid-to-rest-in-moving-ceremony-26707646.html |title= Legendary guitarist Gary Moore laid to rest in moving ceremony |publisher=Independent.ie |first=Ken |last=Sweeney |date=24 February 2011|access-date=24 August 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> At the time of his death, he was in a relationship.<ref name="DailyTelegraph">{{Cite web|url= https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/9108895/Former-Thin-Lizzy-guitarist-Gary-Moore-was-five-times-drink-drive-limit-when-he-died.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/9108895/Former-Thin-Lizzy-guitarist-Gary-Moore-was-five-times-drink-drive-limit-when-he-died.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Former Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore was five times drink drive limit when he died|publisher=The Daily Telegraph|date=2 February 2012| access-date= 7 July 2020| df = dmy-all}}{{cbignore}}</ref> His first cousin once removed, Ellen, is also a singer from Manchester and plays in a band in York. <ref>{{Cite web|last=Thorpe|first=Ruby|date=2 April 2025|title=Centre Stage: The Tonics|url=https://nouse.co.uk/articles/2025/04/02/centre-stage-the-tonics-}}</ref>

== Death ==
[[File:Gary Moore's gravestone.jpg|thumb|upright|Moore's gravestone in [[Rottingdean|Rottingdean, England]]]]
During the early hours of 6 February 2011, Moore died of a heart attack in his sleep at the age of 58. At the time he was on holiday with his girlfriend at the Kempinski Hotel in [[Estepona]], a town in [[Andalusia|Andalusia, Spain]]. His death was confirmed by [[Thin Lizzy]]'s manager Adam Parsons.<ref name="DailyTelegraph"/><ref name="IrishTimesDeath">{{cite web |title=Former Thin Lizzy guitarist Moore dies |url=http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0206/breaking25.html |publisher=The Irish Times |access-date=6 February 2011 |date=6 February 2011 |df = dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="bbc news online">{{cite web |url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12377862 |title= Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies aged 58 |work=[[BBC News]] |date=6 February 2011 |access-date=13 August 2019}}</ref> ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' reported that his heart attack was brought on by a blood alcohol level of 0.38%, whereas a level of 0.40% is generally considered lethal and 0.08% is considered legally drunk.<ref name="DailyTelegraph"/> According to [[Mick Wall]], a music journalist, Moore had developed a serious [[Alcoholism|drinking problem]] during the last years of his life.<ref name="ClassicRock"/>

Moore was buried in a private ceremony at [[St Margaret's Church, Rottingdean|St Margaret's Churchyard]] in [[Rottingdean]] which is in [[Brighton]] on the southern coast of England with only family and close friends in attendance. His eldest son Jack and his uncle Cliff performed the Irish ballad '[[Danny Boy]]' at his funeral. It was reported in ''[[The Belfast Telegraph]]'' as "a flawless tribute at which some mourners in the church wept openly".<ref>{{Cite news| url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/thin-lizzy-guitar-hero-gary-moore-laid-to-rest-as-son-plays-danny-boy-28591990.html |title=Thin Lizzy guitar hero Gary Moore laid to rest as son plays Danny Boy |newspaper=Belfast Telegraph |date= 2 February 2011 |access-date=7 July 2020 |df = dmy-all}}</ref>

== Style and influences ==
Moore was known for having an eclectic career having performed blues, hard rock, heavy metal and jazz fusion.<ref name="TopTen"/><ref name="bbc news online"/> At times he was accused of chasing trends which Moore denied; he said that he had always just done what he liked at the time.<ref name="GimmeMoore"/> After ''Still Got the Blues'', Moore distanced himself from his 1980s hard rock image. Although he still enjoyed rock music in general, he no longer identified himself as a rock guitarist, stating: "I'm not that guy anymore, to be honest with you. If I go back and listen to some of that stuff, I go, 'Shit. Did I really play that?' It just sounds quite alien to me in some ways–It's just not the way I want to play."<ref name="Holland">{{cite web |url=https://briandholland.com/GaryMooreInterview.htm |publisher=The Sonic Blaze – The Site of Music Journalist Brian D. Holland |title=Gary Moore Interview |first=Brian D. |last=Holland |date=1 July 2007 |access-date=7 July 2020 |df=dmy-all |archive-date=24 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024111754/https://briandholland.com/GaryMooreInterview.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> While he was closely associated with and cited as a heavy influence on the guitar "[[Shred guitar|shred]]" movement of the 1980s, Moore himself was highly critical of many of its proponents, describing many of the artists associated with the [[Musicians Institute|Guitar Institute of Technology]] and [[Shrapnel Records]] as being part of a "conveyor belt production line of guitarists who haven't a lot to say for themselves".<ref>{{cite book |last1=Shapiro |first1=Harry |title=Gary Moore: The Official Biography |publisher=Jaw Bone |page=190}}</ref> Many of his songs were autobiographical or they dealt with topics important to him.<ref name="VintageGuitar">{{cite web |url=https://www.vintageguitar.com/3481/gary-moore-3/ |title=  Gary Moore: Still Got the Blues – Again! |publisher=Vintage Guitar Magazine |first=Lisa |last=Sharken |date= 19 January 2010 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref>

[[File:Gary Moore 2005.05.21 002-2.jpg|thumb|left|Moore was known for his pained expressions during live performances.]]
One of Moore's biggest influences was guitarist [[Peter Green (musician)|Peter Green]]. The first time Moore heard Green play was at a performance with [[John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers]]. Describing the show Moore said, "It was an amazing experience just to hear a guitarist walk on stage and plug into this amplifier, which I thought was a pile of shit, and get this incredible sound. He was absolutely fantastic, everything about him was so graceful."<ref name="MusicRadar"/> Moore eventually met Green in January 1970 when Skid Row toured with Green's band [[Fleetwood Mac]].<ref name="Louder2"/> The two became friends and Green later sold his 1959 [[Gibson Les Paul]] to Moore.<ref name=guitarworld>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/how-gary-moore-came-to-own-peter-greens-iconic-les-paul-greeny |title= How Gary Moore came to own Peter Green's iconic Les Paul, Greeny |first=David |last=Mead |publisher=Guitarist |date=2 June 2020|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://aws2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/gary-moore-0203-2012.aspx |title=Still Got the Blues: Gary Moore Remembered |first=Michael |last=Leonard |publisher=Gibson |date=2 March 2012 |access-date=7 July 2020 |df=dmy-all |archive-date=24 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024111747/http://aws2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/gary-moore-0203-2012.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> Another major influence of Moore's was [[Eric Clapton]], whom he first heard on the John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers album ''[[Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton]]''. To Moore it was a life-changing experience, "Within two seconds of the opening track, I was blown away. The guitar sound itself was so different. You could hear the blues in it, but prior to that all the guitar you heard in rock, well pop, music had been very staid, very polite. Just listen to the early [[The Beatles|Beatles]] and [[The Shadows]] to see what I mean. They were great, but Eric Clapton transcended it completely."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/gary-moore-i-jumped-on-the-blues-bandwagon-i-was-the-bandwagon |publisher=Louder |title=Gary Moore: "I jumped on the Blues bandwagon? I was the bandwagon!" |first=Sian |last=Llewellyn |date=2 March 2007|access-date=1 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Some of Moore's other early influences were [[Jeff Beck]], [[George Harrison]], [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Hank Marvin]], [[John Mayall]] and [[Mick Taylor]].<ref name="GuitarWorld"/><ref name="Holland"/><ref name="VintageGuitar"/> He also cited [[Albert King]] and [[B.B. King]] as being influential to his performances.<ref name="VintageGuitar"/>

Moore has been described as a [[virtuoso]] by numerous publications.<ref name="BBC"/><ref name="Independent"/><ref name="SoundOnSound"/><ref name="BelfastTelegraph2"/> [[Don Airey]] described him as a genius, while guitarist [[Bernie Marsden]] said that "Gary could play literally any style".<ref name="ClassicRock"/> Moore was known for his melodic sensibilities as well as his aggressive [[vibrato]]. During the 1980s, he often used [[Major scale|major]] or natural [[minor scale]]s and in the second half of his career, his playing was characterised by his use of [[Pentatonic scale|pentatonic]] and [[blues scale]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.musicradar.com/guitartechniques/how-to-play-gary-moore-style-rock-guitar-368110 |publisher=MusicRadar |title=How to play Gary Moore-style rock guitar |first=Martin |last=Cooper |date=7 February 2011 |access-date= 26 August 2020 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> For more melodic leads, he often used the guitar's neck pickup, while the bridge pickup was used to achieve a more aggressive sound.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/lessons-rock-gary-moore-signature-style |publisher=Guitar World |title=Master the signature elements of Gary Moore's instantly identifiable guitar style |first=Andy |last=Aledort |newspaper=Guitarworld |date=6 February 2020 |access-date= 26 August 2020 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> Regarding his style of playing, Moore said the best piece of advice he ever received came from Albert King, who taught him the value of leaving space. Moore said, "When you get into the habit of leaving a space, you become a much better player for it. If you've got an expressive style and can express your emotions through your guitar, and you've got a great tone, it creates a lot of tension for the audience. It's all down to the feel thing. If you've got a feel for the blues, that's a big part of it. But you've got to leave that space."<ref name="Independent"/> He was also known for having pained expressions while performing, something he said was not a conscious action. When asked about it he said, "When I'm playing I get completely lost in it and I'm not even aware of what I'm doing with my face—I'm just playing."<ref name="BelfastTelegraph4"/>

Moore was often described as "grumpy" and he had a reputation of being hard to work with.<ref name="Independent"/><ref name="HotPress"/><ref name="Louder"/> [[Brian Downey (drummer)|Brian Downey]] described him as "cranky" at times, while [[Eric Bell]] recalled a particular incident after a concert in Dublin: "I went to see him in the dressing room afterwards. — I sat down beside him and said, 'Fucking great gig, Gary.' He looked at me. 'What? Fucking load of shite! I've never played so bad in my fucking life!' I saw that side of him quite a lot."<ref name="Louder"/> It was echoed by Downey who said that if a show was not perfect, it would torment Moore.<ref name="ClassicRock"/> While Moore acknowledged his reputation of being difficult to work with at times, he attributed that to his own perfectionism holding others up to the same standards he set for himself.<ref name="HotPress"/> Don Airey later said that Moore's perfectionism was often to his own detriment.<ref name="ClassicRock"/>

== Legacy ==
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After his death, many of Moore's fellow musicians paid tribute to him including his former Thin Lizzy bandmates [[Brian Downey (drummer)|Brian Downey]],<ref name="Downey">{{cite web |url=https://planetradio.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-news/brian-downey-pays-tribute-to-gary-moore/ |title= Brian Downey Pays Tribute To Gary Moore |publisher=Planet Rock |date=8 February 2011 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> and [[Scott Gorham]],<ref name="bbc news online"/> as well as [[Bryan Adams]],<ref name="Hollywood">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gary-moore-musicians-pay-tribute-97044 |title= Gary Moore: Musicians Pay Tribute to Thin Lizzy Guitairist |publisher=The Hollywood Reporter | first1= Bryan |last1=Alexander |first2=Shirley |last2=Halperin |date=6 February 2011 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[Bob Geldof]],<ref name="Telegraph">{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/8308518/Bob-Geldof-pays-tribute-to-Thin-Lizzys-Gary-Moore-after-sudden-hotel-room-death.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/8308518/Bob-Geldof-pays-tribute-to-Thin-Lizzys-Gary-Moore-after-sudden-hotel-room-death.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title= Bob Geldof pays tribute to Thin Lizzy's Gary Moore after sudden hotel room death |publisher=The Telegraph |date=7 February 2011 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Kirk Hammett]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-s-kirk-hammett-remembers-gary-moore/ |title= Metallica's Kirk Hammett Remembers Gary Moore |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=9 February 2011 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[Tony Iommi]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bravewords.com/news/guns-n-roses-black-sabbath-members-comment-on-loss-of-gary-moore |title= Guns N' Roses, Black Sabbath Members Comment On Loss Of Gary Moore |publisher=BraveWords |date=7 February 2011 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[Alex Lifeson]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/rush-guitarist-pays-tribute-to-gary-moore/ |title= Rush Guitarist Pays Tribute To Gary Moore |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=1 February 2011|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[Brian May]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://brianmay.com/brian/brianssb/brianssbfeb11a.html#05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150329234818/http://www.brianmay.com/brian/brianssb/brianssbfeb11a.html#05 |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 March 2015 |title=February 2011 |publisher=Brian's Soapbox |date=6 February 2011 |access-date=7 July 2020 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> [[Ozzy Osbourne]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-on-gary-moore-we-ve-lost-a-phenomenal-musician-and-a-great-friend/ |title= Ozzy Osbourne On Gary Moore: 'We've Lost A Phenomenal Musician And A Great Friend' |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=8 February 2011 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[Paul Rodgers]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/paul-rodgers-pays-tribute-to-gary-moore/ |title= Paul Rodgers Pays Tribute To Gary Moore |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=8 February 2011 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[Henry Rollins]],<ref name="Hollywood"/> [[Roger Taylor (Queen drummer)|Roger Taylor]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/queen-s-roger-taylor-on-gary-moore-his-music-will-live-on/ |title= Queen's Roger Taylor On Gary Moore: 'His Music Will Live On' |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=8 February 2011 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[Butch Walker]],<ref name="Hollywood"/> and [[Mikael Åkerfeldt]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bravewords.com/news/opeths-mikael-akerfeldt-we-are-devastated-to-hear-about-the-passing-of-gary-moore |title= Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt – "We Are Devastated To Hear About The Passing Of Gary Moore" |publisher=BraveWords |date=6 February 2011 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> amongst many others. Thin Lizzy also dedicated the rest of their ongoing tour to Moore.<ref name="Downey"/> Eric Clapton performed "Still Got the Blues" in concert as a tribute to Moore, and the song was featured later on Clapton's 2013 album ''[[Old Sock]]''.<ref name="Louder2"/> On 12 March 2011, a tribute night was held for Moore at [[Duff's Brooklyn]] in New York City.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gary-moore-tribute-night-to-be-held-at-duff-s-brooklyn/ |title= Gary Moore Tribute Night To Be Held At Duff's Brooklyn |publisher=Blabbermouth.net | date=7 March 2011 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> On 18 April 2011, Eric Bell, Brian Downey and a number of performers gathered for a tribute concert at [[Whelan's (music venue)|Whelan's]] in Dublin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.whelanslive.com/index.php/archives/1609 |title=Whelan's » Blog Archive » Gig for Gary |website=Whelanslive.com |date=1 March 2011|access-date=5 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110416092710/http://www.whelanslive.com/index.php/archives/1609 |archive-date=16 April 2011| df = dmy-all }}</ref>

In 2012, an exhibition celebrating the life and work of Moore was held at the Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/exhibition-celebrating-life-and-work-of-gary-moore-launched-in-belfast/ |title=  Exhibition Celebrating Life And Work Of Gary Moore Launched In Belfast |publisher=Blabbermouth.net | date=4 April 2012 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> To commemorate what would have been his father's 65th birthday, Jack Moore along with guitarist Danny Young released the tribute song "Phoenix" in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/gary-moores-son-plays-his-fathers-guitar-new-tribute-video |title= Gary Moore's Son Plays His Father's Gibson Guitar in New Tribute Video |publisher=Guitar World |first= Damian |last=Fanelli |date=2 April 2017|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> That same year, guitarist [[Henrik Freischlader]] released a tribute album to Moore, titled ''Blues for Gary''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bluesmagazine.nl/henrik-freischlader-blues-for-gary/ |title= Henrik Freischlader – Blues for Gary |publisher=Blues Magazine |first= Damian |last=Fanelli |date=3 March 2017|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> In 2018, [[Bob Daisley]] released the album ''Moore Blues for Gary – A Tribute to Gary Moore'', which featured the likes of [[Glenn Hughes (English singer)|Glenn Hughes]], [[Steve Lukather]], [[Steve Morse]], [[Joe Lynn Turner]] and [[Ricky Warwick]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gary-moore-tribute-album-due-in-october/ |title= Gary Moore Tribute Album Due In October |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=2 August 2018|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> On 12 April 2019, a tribute concert for Moore was held at The Belfast Empire Music Hall to help raise funds for a memorial statue.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bluesmagazine.nl/henrik-freischlader-blues-for-gary/ |title= Gary Moore tribute concert to raise funds for memorial statue |publisher=Planet Rock |first= Scott |last=Colothan |date=2 January 2019 |access-date=13 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Plans for the statue were approved by the Belfast City Council in January 2025.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/plan-to-erect-gary-moore-statue-in-belfast-approved-at-city-hall-committee-meeting |title= Plan To Erect Gary Moore Statue In Belfast Approved At City Hall Committee Meeting |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=17 January 2025 |access-date=17 January 2025| df = dmy-all }}</ref>

Moore has been cited as an influence by many notable guitarists including [[Doug Aldrich]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dougaldrich.com/news/2011/0213.php |title=Rest in Peace Gary Moore |website=Dougaldrich.com |date=1 February 2011|access-date=6 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929174020/http://www.dougaldrich.com/news/2011/0213.php |archive-date=29 September 2011 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> [[Joe Bonamassa]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/joe-bonamassa-my-11-favourite-blues-guitarists-242079 |title=Joe Bonamassa: My 11 favourite blues guitarists| publisher=MusicRadar |first=Joe |last=Bosso |date=3 March 2010|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[Vivian Campbell]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/10/25/vivian-campbell-the-two-sides-of-if-interview/ |title=Vivian Campbell: The Two Sides of If Interview |publisher=Guitar International |access-date=7 July 2020 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110106032818/http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2010/10/25/vivian-campbell-the-two-sides-of-if-interview/ |archive-date=6 January 2011 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[Paul Gilbert]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Mr. Big Guitarist Paul Gilbert – "These Are The 10 Guitarists That Blew My Mind..." |url=http://bravewords.com/news/mr-big-guitarist-paul-gilbert-these-are-the-10-guitarists-that-blew-my-mind |publisher=BraveWords| date=1 May 2019| access-date=7 July 2020}}</ref> [[Kirk Hammett]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/metallicas-kirk-hammett-remembers-thin-lizzys-gary-moore-238032/ |title= Metallica's Kirk Hammett Remembers Thin Lizzy's Gary Moore | publisher=Rolling Stone |first=Andy |last=Greene |date=9 February 2011 |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[John Norum]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=DiCecco |first1=Andrew |title=Europe's John Norum Talks New Music, His Approach to the Guitar, and the Recording of "The Final Countdown" |url=https://vwmusicrocks.com/europes-john-norum-talks-new-music-his-approach-to-the-guitar-and-the-recording-of-the-final-countdown/ |website=VWMusic |date=3 November 2022 |access-date=14 June 2023}}</ref> [[John Petrucci]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/john-petrucci-dream-theater-view-from-the-top-of-the-world |title=John Petrucci: "When you solo, you're the vocalist in the band... In that way, I've always been influenced by guys like David Gilmour, Neal Schon and Gary Moore" |date=3 November 2021 |first=Joe |last=Bosso | publisher=Guitar World |access-date=12 December 2021| df = dmy-all }}</ref> [[John Sykes]],<ref name="BadBoys">{{Cite web|url=http://www.johnsykes.com/AtomicInterview.htm|title= Bad Boys Running Wild: Interview with John Sykes|access-date=29 June 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080410173028/http://www.johnsykes.com/AtomicInterview.htm|website=Johnsykes.com|archive-date=10 April 2008}}</ref> and [[Zakk Wylde]].<ref>{{Cite news | first=Joe |last=Bosso | title = The Man, The Myth, The Metal: Gibson Interviews Zakk Wylde | publisher = Gibson Lifestyle | date = 1 August 2007| url = http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/ZakkWylde/ | access-date = 7 July 2020 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081202040909/http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/ZakkWylde/ | archive-date = 2 December 2008 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> In 2018, Moore was voted number 15 on ''[[Metal Hammer|Louder]]'''s list of "The 50 Best Guitarists of All Time".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-50-greatest-guitarists-of-all-time/4 |title= The 50 Best Guitarists Of All Time 20–11 |publisher=Louder |date=2 September 2018|access-date=13 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> In 2020, he was named on a list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" by ''[[Total Guitar]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-100-greatest-guitarists-of-all-time |title= The 100 greatest guitarists of all time |publisher=Total Guitar |date=8 July 2020 |access-date=13 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> ''[[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]]'' included him in their 2021 list of "The 100 Most Influential Guitar Heroes".<ref name="ClassicRock"/>

Gary Moore's official biography, written by [[Harry Shapiro (author)|Harry Shapiro]] and authorised by Moore's estate, was released on 27 September 2022.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/gary-moore-official-biography-by-harry-shapiro-due-in-september |title= Gary Moore: Official Biography By Harry Shapiro Due In September |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=4 August 2022 |access-date=6 August 2022| df = dmy-all }}</ref>

== Equipment ==

=== Guitars ===
[[File:GaryMooreLP-lg.jpg|thumb|upright|120px|Gibson Gary Moore Signature Les Paul]]
The guitar most associated with Moore was a 1959 [[Gibson Les Paul]], which was sold to him by [[Peter Green (musician)|Peter Green]] for around £100.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/how-gary-moore-came-to-own-peter-greens-iconic-les-paul-greeny|title=How Gary Moore came to own Peter Green's iconic Les Paul, Greeny|first=David|last=Mead|magazine=Guitar World|date=29 June 2020|access-date=31 August 2020}}</ref> The guitar is nicknamed "[[Greeny (guitar)|Greeny]]" and is known for its unusual tone, the result of a reversed neck pickup. Moore used the guitar for most of his career (most notably on "Parisienne Walkways"), until he sold it in 2006 for $750,000 to $1.2&nbsp;million.<ref name="Hammett">{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/kirk-hammett-jimmy-page-told-me-buy-peter-greens-les-paul |title=  Kirk Hammett: "Jimmy Page Told Me to Buy Peter Green's Les Paul" |publisher=Guitar World | first=Christopher |last=Scapelliti |date=2 April 2017|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> In a 2007 interview for ''[[Vintage Guitar (magazine)|Vintage Guitar]]'' magazine, he talked about having to sell the guitar: "I didn't want to sell it–I had to sell it for various reasons, but mainly because I injured my hand a few years ago and the insurance didn't pay up. I canceled shows and had to cover tour costs with my own money, and didn't get paid for any of the shows. I ended up with debt. So it was a financial thing, and that was the quickest way to do anything about it. I mean, why would I want to sell it? That guitar was played by [[Jimi Hendrix]] and [[Jeff Beck]]. [[Rory Gallagher]] played it, I played it… It was a very special instrument."<ref name="VintageGuitar"/> The guitar was purchased by [[Metallica]] guitarist [[Kirk Hammett]] in 2014 for less than half a million dollars.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXdh1Tck9nU | title=  Kirk Hammett of Metallica - Dean Delray's Let There Be Talk EP 513 | website=YouTube | publisher=Dean Delray | date=20 January 2020 | access-date=14 March 2025 }}</ref>

On ''Still Got the Blues'', Moore used another 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard, nicknamed "Stripe", which he bought in 1989.<ref name="VintageGuitar"/><ref name="YouTube">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCQ1WxrMZuo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/GCQ1WxrMZuo| archive-date=12 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=  Gary Moore's Guitars – plugging into history |publisher=Guitarist |website=YouTube|date=1 January 2016|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name="GW2021">{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/features/gary-moore-blues-rock-guitar |title= How Gary Moore's propulsive playing and fiery tone changed the course of blues guitar |date=1 July 2021 |first=Grant |last=Moon | publisher=Guitar World |access-date=12 December 2021| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Apart from fitting bigger fretwires and [[Grover Musical Products, Inc.|Grover tuners]], the guitar was completely stock standard with original pickups and electronics.<ref name="GW2021"/> Moore used it extensively throughout the remainder of his career and by the 2000s was his "main guitar".<ref name="VintageGuitar"/> The guitar was retained by Moore's estate following his death.<ref name="YouTube"/>

In 2000–2001, Gibson released a Gary Moore Signature Les Paul Standard with a faded lemonburst finish and a reversed neck pickup. Gibson later released a Gary Moore Signature BFG Les Paul, featuring a [[P-90]] pickup in the neck position.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://legacy.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/Legends-of-the-Les-Paul-Gary-Moore.aspx |title= Legends of the Les Paul: Gary Moore |publisher=Gibson |first=Dave |last=Hunter | date=2 August 2018|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> In 2013, Gibson announced a new Gary Moore Signature Les Paul, modelled after the "Greeny" guitar.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/gibson-announces-gary-moore-les-paul-standard-574313 |title= Gibson announces Gary Moore Les Paul Standard |publisher=MusicRadar |first=Rob |last=Power | date=2 April 2013|access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> On ''Corridors of Power'' and ''Victims of the Future'', Moore used a 1961 Fiesta Red [[Fender Stratocaster]], which had previously belonged to [[Tommy Steele]]. In 2017, Fender Custom Shop released a limited edition replica of the guitar.<ref name="GuitarWorld" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/under-the-microscope-gary-moores-fiesta-red-fender-stratocaster |title= Under the microscope: Gary Moore's Fiesta Red Fender Stratocaster |date=8 June 2017 |first=Jamie |last=Dickson | publisher=MusicRadar |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/fender-custom-shop-unveils-gary-moore-stratocaster-electric-guitar-638287 |title= Fender Custom Shop unveils Gary Moore Stratocaster electric guitar |date=2 May 2017|first=Michael |last=Astley-Brown | publisher=MusicRadar |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> During the 1980s, Moore also played [[Hamer Guitars|Hamer]] and [[PRS Guitars|PRS]] guitars, as well as [[Charvel]]s equipped with [[Floyd Rose]] tremolos and [[EMG, Inc.|EMG]] pickups.<ref name="GuitarWorld" />

Other guitars Moore used during his career include a 1964 [[Gibson ES-335]] and a 1968 [[Fender Telecaster]].<ref name="GuitarWorld" /><ref name="VintageGuitar" /> After his death, several of his guitars were auctioned off including a 1963 Fender Stratocaster given to him by [[Claude Nobs]], a Fritz Brothers [[Roy Buchanan]] Bluesmaster, a 2011 Gibson Les Paul Standard VOS Collector's Choice No. 1 Artist's Proof No. 3 (modelled after the "Greeny" guitar) and a 1964 [[Gibson Firebird]] 1.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/gary-moores-guitars-fetch-190000-auction |title= Gary Moore's Guitars Fetch $190,000 at Auction |date=5 July 2016 |first=Christopher |last=Scapelliti | publisher=Guitar World |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Moore began playing with .009-.046 gauge strings, before switching to .010-.052. Later he switched to gauge .009-.048.<ref name="VintageGuitar" /> His preferred brand of strings was [[Dean Markley USA|Dean Markley]]. He also used extra-heavy picks.<ref name="GW2021" />

=== Other equipment ===
Moore used [[Marshall Amplification|Marshall]] amplifiers during most of his career. He utilised other brands from time to time as well including [[Dean Markley USA|Dean Markley]], [[Gallien-Krueger]] and [[Fender Musical Instruments Corporation|Fender]].<ref name="GuitarWorld"/><ref name="MusicRadar2">{{cite web |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/14-of-gary-moores-finest-guitars-amps-and-effects-in-pictures-637463 |title= 14 of Gary Moore's finest guitars, amps and effects – in pictures |date=3 May 2016|first=Neville |last=Marten | publisher=MusicRadar |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/the-secrets-behind-gary-moores-tone-on-still-got-the-blues |title= The secrets behind Gary Moore's tone on Still Got the Blues |date=1 November 2019|first=Chris |last=Gill | publisher=Guitar World |access-date=7 July 2020| df = dmy-all }}</ref> Some of the effects pedals he used during the 1980s included a [[Boss DS-1]], an [[Ibanez Tube Screamer|Ibanez ST-9 Super Tube Screamer]], a [[Roland RE-201|Roland Space Echo]], a Roland SDE 3000 Digital Delay and a Roland Dimension D.<ref name="GuitarWorld"/><ref name="MusicRadar2"/> Later he used a variety of effects by [[T-Rex Engineering|T-Rex]], an [[Ibanez Tube Screamer|Ibanez TS-10 Tube Screamer Classic]] and a Marshall Guv'nor; the last one was featured most notably on "Still Got the Blues".<ref name="VintageGuitar"/><ref name="MusicRadar2"/> In the studio, he used an [[Alesis]] Midiverb II since the late 1980s.<ref name="VintageGuitar"/> He was an early adopter of the [[Guitar pedalboard|pedalboard]], namely the Boss BCB-6 "Carrying Box", which he used in the early 1980s.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/watch-gary-moore-in-1983-introducing-the-guitar-world-to-the-pedalboard-concept |title= Watch Gary Moore in 1983 Introducing the Guitar World to the Pedalboard Concept  |date=30 November 2021 |first=Rod |last=Brakes | publisher=Guitar World |access-date=12 December 2021| df = dmy-all }}</ref>

== Discography ==
{{main|Gary Moore discography}}

=== Solo albums ===
* ''[[Back on the Streets (Gary Moore album)|Back on the Streets]]'' (1978)
* ''[[Corridors of Power (album)|Corridors of Power]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Dirty Fingers]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Victims of the Future]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Run for Cover (Gary Moore album)|Run for Cover]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Wild Frontier]]'' (1987)
* ''[[After the War (Gary Moore album)|After the War]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Still Got the Blues]]'' (1990)
* ''[[After Hours (Gary Moore album)|After Hours]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Blues for Greeny]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Dark Days in Paradise]]'' (1997)
* ''[[A Different Beat (Gary Moore album)|A Different Beat]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Back to the Blues (Gary Moore album)|Back to the Blues]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Power of the Blues]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Old New Ballads Blues]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Close as You Get]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Bad for You Baby]]'' (2008)
* ''[[How Blue Can You Get (album)|How Blue Can You Get]]'' (2021)

== References ==

{{Reflist}}

===Sources===
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* {{Cite book|last=Thomson|first=Graeme|title=Cowboy Song: The Authorised Biography of Philip Lynott|publisher=Hachette UK|year=2016|isbn=978-1-472-12106-6}}
* {{Cite book|last=Putterford|first=Mark|title=Philip Lynott: The Rocker|publisher=Castle Communications|year=1994|isbn=1-898141-50-9}}
{{refend}}

==External links==
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* {{Official website|http://www.gary-moore.com/}}
* {{IMDb name|0601229}}
* {{discogs artist|Gary Moore}}

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