Gary Moore Empty Rooms Live 1987 His Best Guitar Solo

Probably one of the best solo's by Gary Moore I heard; this is clearly Gary on his heights. Heading to 1 million visitors of this video! UPDATE: today the sad new reached us that Gary Moore passed away.... UNBELIEVABLE....
Other great guitarists are:
Jimi Hendrix (Jimi Hendrix Experence, Band of Gypsys)
Jeff Beck (The Yardbirds, Jeff Beck Group, session work, solo)
Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen)
Eric Clapton (The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek & The Dominos), Jimmy Page Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin, Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple, Rainbow, Blackmore's Night), Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Rory Gallagher, Chuck Berry,
Duane Allman (Allman Brothers Band, Derek & The Dominos, Robert Fripp (King Crimson), Scotty Moore (Elvis Presley), Steve Howe (Yes, Asia, the Syndicats), Brian May (Queen), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Carlos Santana, Pete Townshend (The Who), Steve Cropper (Booker T & the MG's, Mar-Keys, Blues Brothers Band), Steve Vai (Frank Zappa, Alcatrazz, David Lee Roth, Whitesnake),
Yngwie Malmsteen (Steeler, Alcatrazz), Roy Buchanan, Danny Gatton, Phil Keaggy (Glass Harp), Jan Akkerman (Focus), Steve Morse (Deep Purple, Dixie Dregs), Eric Johnson (The Electromagnets), Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits)
Joe Satriani, Steve Hackett (Genesis), Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones),
George Harrison (The Beatles), Alex Lifeson (Rush), Randy Rhoads (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne), Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions), Michael Schenker (Scorpions, UFO, MSG), James Burton (Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley), Link Wray, Jimmy Nolen (The J.B.'s, Johnny Otis Band, Maceo & All the King's Men), Lonnie Mack, Dick Dale,
Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band), Marty Friedman (Cacophony, Megadeth), Frank Zappa (Mothers Of Invention), Cliff Gallup (Gene Vincent's Blue Caps), Dickey Betts (Allman Brothers Band, Dickey Betts Band), Joe Walsh (The Eagles, The James Gang), Shawn Lane (Black Oak Arkansas, The Willys, HLS), Slash, Stevie Ray Vaughan

[@garthdunn6971]

There are guitar players, great guitar players , absolute legends and then there is Gary Moore.

[@Dargfir]

Yes.

[@morochopistero]

@@Dargfir y

[@andreasbianconeri879]

Absolutely

[@richardsmokes4672]

Yes he above all others.

[@13balthus1969]

at the same level there is Mister RORY GALLAGHER (my 2 favourites of all times) both deads too soon . i hope they jamming together in heaven.

[@davesiddons8921]

I don’t think there is a word in the English dictionary to describe how good this solo is, absolutely unbelievably good

[@aljopa]

Neither in Spanish😮

[@varhildrsnes3741]

Neither in norwegian ...

[@Zhuch_]

НЕВЪЕБЕННОЕ

[@OmertaHannover]

𐌷𐌹𐌼𐌹𐌽𐌰𐌼

[@PaulPaid]

"Good" doesn't do it.

[@RebelThoughts82]

This is one of the most emotionally potent guitar solos ever played. You can feel every note he plays! Incredible...

[@123artish]

+RebelThoughts82 Indeed.

[@marblethedoe8116]

+RebelThoughts82 The guitar is crying.

[@omarkayham6352]

+RebelThoughts82 absolutely

[@kurtheitman552]

+RebelThoughts82 I totally agree. I listen to this song frequently and I always get that down to the core feel.

[@HereandThereWeGo]

+RebelThoughts82 It is superb playing, almost prefer him on a Strat to a Les Paul after hearing this..the part towards the end where he plays as fast as anybody ever has is just a knockout.

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

I come back here once or twice a year in memory of Gary...and this solo always brings me to tears. RIP Maestro.

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

Same here, gone but never forgotten.

[@bradlittle8047]

I end up here when I feel bad or depressed. Nothing helps better than gary moore playing 🤘🖤

[@Rumouruk]

There are guitarists, there are great guitarists. There are iconic guitarists. But there is only one Guitar God! Gary Moore Never have I mourned the passing of a rock star as much as when Gary left us. There are others who make me sad in their passing, but no one has left my musical life so empty. R.I.P. Gary Moore

[@MrDoncarnage]

One of the Best solos ever recorded on this planet. Bursting in tears every time I hear this performance

[@markbinner2375]

It gets me that way too.

[@MrParisienWalkways]

Me too

[@davidringo1399]

Its very good....being a 40 year guitar professional picker,I havent seen such a natural picker who plays with soul and feeling like he does/did.......He should of been bigger than big....

[@philipbrougham6360]

It,s up there with the best live solo,s recorded ....

[@pauliemurphy2283]

I totally agree🇮🇪🥲

[@ITheNightmare]

Gary Moore was definitely one of the best shredders and one of the best blues guitarists ever. Not to forget about his vocals, he was also a really good singer.

[@PaulPaid]

Yes ....A marvelous, underrated tenor voice.

[@donavonmacallister3101]

Reminds me of evh in 1986. The year before...the similarities are striking

[@bakerXderek]

This solo speaks deep words

[@TheOriginalBillyYO]

bakerXderek baker!!!

[@danielvasquez8830]

Very deep!

[@andreasbianconeri879]

Sad

[@nisseht]

magic bend at 02:40

[@Rulyrat]

So true. :)

[@conachcraig]

I cry whenever I listen to Gary play. Nobody came close. RIP mate xxx

[@carlosirigoyen6200]

Me, too.

[@dvr1337]

So u wanna say jimi wasnt as good as him?

[@JustCuriousGR]

@2:37 YOU CAN LITERALLY HEAR HIS GUITAR SCREAMING, omg dude you were a REAL talent. RIP

[@twpio]

Too right, like a alley cat in the night!!

[@stevendavies417]

The bends and vibrato there are ridiculous. Only Gary Moore.

[@michaelmooney9998]

dude got it...end of story...

[@twpio]

squealing more like

[@thunderc45]

I've just played this for the 3000th time.

[@craigstruthvibrations3483]

Same here...never get bored of it. How could we? 🎸🎸

[@TheSmartAttack]

If I want to remember how solos are meant to be played I watch this.

[@rickblade4750]

Makes my hair stand up on end... Music like this is so dormant now, Gary really was one in a billion.

[@lonewolf1053]

One and only.. NEVER will there be another like him..

[@29memyselfandi]

I’m as bald as a coot yet somehow this STILL makes my hair stand on end.

[@jehanariyaratnam2874]

What about girls aloud?

[@szabolcsfeher731]

He wasnt one of a billion he was the only one that can play like this like carlos santana or jeff beck in their style

[@jeffreyklebert4106]

Gary really plays from the heart on this song ! He and David Gilmour were the best at that!

[@BerndRaimondi]

Totally agree, well said. Dont fordert Mark knopfler

[@WilsonEatsASMR]

one of the best there ever was...

[@snuppssynthchannel]

+Wilson Wilson ooooooo

[@WinstonsBogey]

Gary Moore was THE Best.

[@gaysquirrels6915]

Steve Reigate he was

[@MrParisienWalkways]

Gary was THE best there ever was.

[@gaysquirrels6915]

He and Jimi were the best!

[@marder1962]

R.I.P. we never forget him.

[@noblsht]

Yes we absolutely do miss Gary Moore, was really kind of sudden and unexpected

[@peterberglund2882]

No We wont forget Gary!😢

[@aimfuldrifter]

A couple years have gone and the world still misses Gary Moore. We still have the blues for you, Gary!

[@DoReMiFaSolLaSi49q1]

Just epic. 2021 and still one of the best solos in history of guitar.

[@georgekapsourakis3376]

Why u say 2021 and still??? You think there will be better solos from someone on the future????

[@harwoods11]

​ Unfortunately we can't rule out possibility 🙄.. However, it's unlikely. 👍

[@DoReMiFaSolLaSi49q1]

@@georgekapsourakis3376 Everything is possible 😅

[@PaulPaid]

Listen closely to how much feel he puts into the bends beginning at 2:36. You feel it in your bones man.

[@T4XE.]

I listen to this solo everyday. A real masterpiece. Rest in peace, Gary. Even if you're not in the world, you will continue to live in our hearts.

[@saigonKT]

Agree. Shocking to see him passed right before us in early 2011. More shocking is that us die hard Gary Moore fans will never see this genius live in the States.

[@T4XE.]

Here again. Listening to this masterpiece...

[@robertsetchell6626]

The greatest guitarist alongside the greatest bassist

[@twilightatireland]

What I love about this is that even when Gary isn't playing seriously fast he's still head and shoulders above pretty much everybody.

[@MrParisienWalkways]

GARY MOORE a true giant in the art of guitar playing, his place is secured, future generations will hear his unique and inimitable 'feel' and realise he was the best of his era.

[@eagle7384]

Probably in all eras

[@loganmason5784]

The best of all eras

[@paulrobinson4768]

I love his phrasing, so much feel to his playing. A unique guitarist. He will be missed by many.

[@joseandrada264]

Agreed,his phrasing is increíble and his feeling too

[@tomboyfuller-thomasglockni416]

My first ever comment here:from time to time I come back and listen to this song. I can feel every single note in this solo. It´s the most emotional piece of music I´ve ever heard. RIP Gary Moore.

[@francoisdaulouede5962]

Surement un des meilleurs solo live de tous les temps ... et dieu sait que j'aime la musique et la guitare électrique mon ami...

[@aprildawn417]

What i love about Gary is despite his amazing ability,,,he has no arrogance...Just pure humble love, spirit straight from the heavens transcending through him with such powerful emotion,,,I'm often left in tears

[@MrParisienWalkways]

Yes, he was a wonderful human being.

[@MrParisienWalkways]

The playing is truly masterful its from the heart, not only that, he also wrote the wonderful melodies he is playing, a true genius.

[@MrParisienWalkways]

Tears, tears again still heartbroken.

[@beertek22]

Nobody makes the guitar cry and wail in a good way like Gary Moore, one of the best guys in the industry. 🙏

[@twilightatireland]

This is Gary at his soulful best. I was very lucky to see him play in a number of contexts including a small pub gig, a couple of medium sized club / theatre dates and once at a fair sized arena. He never gave less than 100% and his talent was mind-blowing. So sad that he left us so early.

[@Pacowolfgang]

This performance is truly one of the most emotional pieces of music I've ever heard. No one can ever match the heart that this man had. And... we can't forget the stellar performance Bob Daisley did on the bass.

[@Kilmaar]

I see Mr. Daisley on bass. Always a pleasure to see Bob and Gary together. Thanks for posting

[@adamavilguitars]

gary is truly the greatest guitarist of our times! no one like him!!!!!

[@floridaessene]

100% ... in a league by himself!! I've been a pro-keyboardist since 1973, and NEVER heard a solo on this level of emotion and depth!!

[@Edmond347]

Oh Gary, how much poorer the world is without you. Thank you for making me feel the vulnerable human being that we all are when I listen to your beautiful music. No words can describe the feelings you and the sound of your guitar evoke. Thank you.

[@Fabio_South]

oh my godness!!!!! what solo!!!!!! Im from Brazil but Im here at L.A usa in a hostel feeling alone and this made me cry today.... come back Gary :(

[@gergemini2993]

come to Ireland;)

[@thompdude]

If, when you listen to this, you feel it rips your heart out millions of people can identify with that. Gary Moore put his heart and soul, and then some, into every song. This video is the perfect illustration of that.

[@MrParisienWalkways]

God he was amazing, anyone only need listen to this to know, he was truly gifted, Fuck the hall of fame and all the old ponce guitarists who don`t rally to ensure Gary gets the credit he so deserves, because we all know who was able to deliver his emotions, his feelings, his very soul through his guitar playing.

[@godandjesus218]

I know

[@MrParisienWalkways]

God Bless you

[@MrParisienWalkways]

Dear God I never want this solo to end, absolutely heart wrenching, sublime, tears welling and astonishing joy at the same time. Bless you forever Gary Moore.

[@philipkennedy8692]

We are so lucky to have so many recordings (DVDs, CDs and records) of his work, but so unlucky that he died so young.

[@pccnl3070]

Many can play the guitar, only a few can let the guitar really sing. Right thru my spine every time i hear this song (also the studio version)

[@Inspector-71]

I've never heard Gary Moore play 1 bad note, and I'll never get tired of listening to him. Top notch player, all heart & soul & no gimmicks.

[@joseandrada264]

Exactly

[@knickerbockers2010]

he made many errors, but only musician hear it...despite this he was genious

[@MrParisienWalkways]

Yes, when Gary was asked how he would like to be remembered he replied “as someone who really meant it no bullshit”

[@kreba13]

words cannot describe how epic is this

[@donlampard9961]

Still makes me cry

[@connyblomqvist3648]

One of a kind...The best melodic solo ever made and playd on a guitar..R.I.P Mr Moore

[@tubemonks]

I always cry when I hear this AMAZING!!!! The world has lost a phenomenal guitarist but heaven has gained one.

[@pointyguitarz]

I always come back to this performance, and it rips my heart out! Well played Gary Moore....well played.

[@zitawurramara7765]

I always remember this song Empty rooms back in the year 1988 / 1989 in Slade School Queensland

[@joseandrada264]

That interaction with Bob Daisley at the end...incredible, you can tell he is also feeling it so much, I bet it was such a natural high

[@ellahacaturova6457]

Почему уходят достойные , таланты..... Очень жаль терять таких людей ..... Gary Moore легенда , самое роскошное обладание гитарой это его неповторимая техника и стиль.....

[@tjallingdejong9645]

No Matter what guitar , Strat , Tele , ES335 or his mighty LesPaul , you always cab tell when HE's playing , signature tone &feel (and offcourse lighting speed sometimes) , my Favourite ....always

[@ChooseLanes]

this is a time machine.

[@justinkrann7406]

How was I not aware of this mans playing earlier in my life? I just found out about him this year, and now my concept of guitar mastery has fully changed.

[@juliojaquez3536]

LOVE HIM ..LOVE HIM...MY ALL TIME GREATEST GUITAR PLAYER!!!👍👊👊👊🙏❤

[@tonyt5919]

Belfast born and reared, what a guitarist, R I P, Gary Moore.

[@MrParisienWalkways]

THE Finest

[@billyreynolds4749]

@Suzie.q Popcorn123 - Yes!! Yes we are very proud!

[@BigBlockRick-gy6ym]

Saw him at the Monsters of Rock in Nuremberg Germany 1984…. He put on the best guitar solos I’ve ever heard….I became a Gary Moore that day!

[@davidringo1399]

Ive been pickin for 45 years and tell me why I never saw him or even really heard of him...?....He is an unreal guitar player and singer.....He should of been "Huge" in the bizz...

[@Ian-lg9gp]

You've been playing guitar 45 years and never heard of Gary Moore? I'm not throwing shade but I'm truly astounded a time served guitarist like yourself didn't know who he was. I'm literally gob smacked to be honest. I too play guitar and knew his music very intimately. Hopefully you explore his discography and enjoy some great music you missed out on in the last 45 years.

[@29memyselfandi]

He just somehow never got the acclaim or attention he deserved. Beautiful player in many styles, I hope you checked out plenty of his stuff since. ✌️

[@efilnikufesin2069]

Talk about dynamics in a solo with pure emotion and passion right down to those last note volume swells. Gary had it all! RIP Mate...

[@prideandprejudice7195]

Sheer unadulterated genius! The lack of press coverage after his passing still amazes and saddens me. I scoured many papers to find no mention at all or only the most cursory comments whereas if it had been some more widely and publicly recognized guitar hero (names withheld on request) there would have been pages of dithyrambic articles exclaiming the end of an era.

[@Celon.]

I totally agree.I don't hate Prince but when he passed away , whole world went crazy.He has earned all that respect.He was amazing musician but it was so fucked up when actually nobody mentioned Gary after his passing.Every late night / tonight's show makes a tribute about any musican/actor , celebrity in general but nobody gave a fuck about Gary.That hurts , a lot.

[@davidringo1399]

Playing kick-ass guitar is "Not" shredding or speed,...its notes, feeling and style...and Mr.Moore had all three...

[@williamwettin7376]

It's because he was out of this world...meaning he did'nt serve this world. God truely was in him while playing.

[@watchdogcentral]

R.I.P gary moore. Six years on and still missed.

[@crazykaletrucker]

Tears in my eyes....soooo beautiful....🙏🙏🙏

[@DanielLee-zq7li]

Greatest Guitarist ever

[@tagah1]

Besides Gary's solo, hat's off to the great bass lines and drums. Gary Moore and Stevie Ray Vaughan. The best!

[@lakasund]

Wild frontier Tour. Isstadion, Spring 25 april 1987 I was there at the concert. 23 years old. It was a magic evening.

[@cbxade]

Saw him in '86 at Milton Keynes Bowl Marillion Garden Party and let me tell you, he was out of this world

[@jaewoungshim4967]

Master of master

[@saigonKT]

The one and only Mr. Gary Moore.

[@usmessenger3199]

ONE OF THE GREATEST GUITARIST EVER.RIP GARY.😎🎸🎶🔊☮️ BOB.

[@tonymckenziecom]

Still Gary's best solo I think... I saw him play in 87 in Birmingham around this time... he finished the set with the 'Loner' and I just wanted to sell all my guitars and amps and give up. Phenomenal player and always has been. RIP Gary.

[@DesSherwoodGuitarTuition]

I think so too. I never get tired of listening to it. Yeah, NEC Birmingham, I was there that night too! Right down the front;-) You just knew that every person in the audience was wishing they could play like him.

[@oldgit4260]

How much did you get for your guitars?

[@jdaries5943]

@@DesSherwoodGuitarTuition l was there too.

[@jasonreitz6049]

His best solo for sure! Still got the blues is a very close second

[@yolomcswagson]

Can't believe I only just found this, goosebumps all over. What a legend.

[@diezpesostirados8503]

In every video he makes cry the guitar like a baby, i cry too

[@serega4087]

Never heard this, im blown away. What a nature creation

[@retrorobot1970]

When a man becomes tormented in his dreams this is the final result

[@breezecam1099]

What do you mean?

[@vladymartinez1232]

@@breezecam1099 we might never know what this guy meant 4 years ago😂😂

[@breezecam1099]

@@vladymartinez1232 this man i probably in a columbian high security prison

[@gabrielgreff5911]

@@vladymartinez1232 you and him still not tormented in Dreams hahahaa

[@joseandrada264]

As Eric Singer(drummer on that tour ) said" Gary Moore played every note as it was the last time he would ever play it..."

[@kaasstaaf8126]

1 note on this solo says more than thousand words on most songs nowadays. RIP Gary!

[@MrParisienWalkways]

The solo is Very moving, Phenomenal, Incredible, Breathtaking, beyond mere words really

[@rgbrin]

This solo touches the heart like no other...saw him play this at the Cow Palace in SF back in 87....I was mesmerized

[@stevenking4465]

How can you not feel the passion the emotions coming from his soul it will take you away from all that's going on today peace Gary from SAK I hope you all feel the same if there is another brother out there that can make you feel like he does then this world was truly blessed jam on Gary peace and God's love be with you

[@freeedom22]

Sir. I almost cried in middle of the night listening to this. Gary, I hope you are well where you are now.

[@Calihashman]

He passed man

[@freeedom22]

@@Calihashman Yes I know haha that's what I meant..if he sees us from up there..

[@zackgto77]

jizzgasm overload guitar solo...my soul is about to cry

[@nialld2638]

If you thumb down this video you don’t recognise what talent this is. That’s a real guitar player right there, one of the very best to ever do it. What a terrific bit of playing on this live version. He could play blues he could play rock he could shred too, truly unique. Rest In Peace

[@youssefbejjani]

Gary Moore produces the most sentimental emotional chaos that actually makes sense to the soul ! Rip Legend

[@elle6818]

I'm proud to say that I lived in the village where Gary now rests.

[@billybistas]

Greetings from Greece. Gary is the best guitarist of all time. Thank you Gary!! R.I.P !!!

[@janubis5630]

There will never be anyone like him....

[@musicman-su7sr]

Fantastic 🎸 Garry Moore R.I.P.😢

[@billburns2915]

Gary rarely played this guitar... great to hear him improvise over an already great song/solo.

[@KellyAnnCavender]

I love this man! He was a gift to this ole world. I am sure he is in great command in Heaven !

[@sansfasonico]

Kelly Ann Cavender “ The boss “..

[@vivekmisra3206]

No one will ever come close to sir Gary. No words can explain the feeling you go through in these 3 minutes. Rest In Peace ✌️

[@paulbingham7666]

The unmistakable Gary Moore! Fantastic solo, amazing guitar player and he could play it all! In my opinion he’s still one of the best guitarists ever! ☘️

[@kirillb6504]

All Gary Moore's solos are best! Gary Moore forever!

[@saigonKT]

💚👍

[@tynben]

I have heard many of the best guitarists in the World with my ears but for Gary Moore I listen with my soul!

[@xDPx-zh7vr]

No words yet it speaks to the soul and touches the very core of your being. There was definitely some music in the 80s to forget. This was a performance to be remembered.

[@jeefder]

the late and great gary moore, i miss him :(

[@tip436]

rip friend and magician of the axe ...

[@ondzargina1299]

I love his guitar playing, Gary is a legend and I'm a big fan of his. I have been listening to him since childhood.RIP master thank you for your music

[@MrCarrerarider]

This is how Guitar playing is done!!! RIP Gary....you are missed very much!!!!

[@g3ultra]

Gary Moore solos: every one better than every other one! Whichever one you're listening to at the time is the best one!

[@curtnicholson7771]

Gary was like a fine gem. Few and far between and very hard to find. There will always be great guitarist’s but Gary was a one of a kind. Loved him from the first time I heard him and still do. I only wish he was with us longer because I think he was getting better the older he got and I would love to hear what he would be doing now if he was still with us. 🐢

[@bazkeen]

Pure emotion when he plays. Missed very much

[@michelle4023]

I still listen to ya Gary! I will forever love you & your passion for music. I just wished he had got more recognition . Amazing musician he was.

[@Fulltondano]

In this solo, emotion, technique, feel, spirit, past, present and future are all one.

[@anthonygutierrez3130]

For him to be playing with "Thin Lizzy" and then to go solo and play like this is unbelievable. He an icon and I don't know of any other guitarist who can make his guitar weep like Gary can. RIP Gary Moore 🎸🎸🎸🙏🙏🙏

[@cathywilde2756]

The electric guitar was the embodiment of 20th century music, and Gary Moore was the master.