Gary Moore - The Last Gig

[@BPoweredLove]

Im here in 2024 watching. I have loved this man's playing since I was a teenager in the '80s, but rarely listen to him anymore because it's hard to explain to anyone who who sees me why I am a grown-ass man crying while listening to such beauty. Everyone in the comments knows what I mean.

[@bigg7047]

Empty rooms

[@georgerichardson7728]

@@bigg7047 live in stockholm

[@mojodojo5533]

I get it.

[@Elluvis72]

the first guitarist that brought tears to my eyes with a solo...

[@offtherealm5438]

The Loner?

[@AtticusStount]

Dilan is it you?

[@AtticusStount]

This does nothing for me.

[@lennyluzitano8920]

That Gary....all heart and soul......r.i.p. love you buddy....

[@adzz090688]

Glad I’m not the only one

[@Guitar387]

he was the best blues player I ever heard , he is sadly missed , just words don't describe what a loss he is , and what a contribution he made towards guitar and music , he was a rare gifted genius . RIP you will never be forgotten .

[@ひでちん-l4u]

私は16歳で彼のことを知りました。彼のおかげでギターに興味が湧きギター歴30年です ありがとうgary！

[@nilsgarcia343]

No one else played with such fire and fury. His playing was unique in it’s physical style. The notes touched every bit of your body.

[@ChristianSchneider-v3r]

Gary smoked all of them, just was the best guitar player ever. And i'm a Santana and David Gilmour Fan too!

[@nathaninostroza7655]

The badge of honour is i health nowadays, in the sounds and riveting playing from Eric Gales and Phillip Sayce.

[@rainerlanglotz3134]

Gary Moore was the complete musician. Apart from technical bravery, he mastered many different genres, didn´t focus on senseless shredding, gave great importance to melodic beauty , strong passion and never sold himself to producers, the buisness, the chicks ... Hope he remains a role model for young guitar aspirants.

[@samiam9059]

He could and did obviously play as fast as anyone but the genius use and ability to be more melodic was a true master of guitar. You have to have really good ears and it showed with him.

[@pepe_152]

hes my inspiration a lot of my playing is inspired by him and joe satriani a lot of my guitarist friends my age (im 16)love Gary's music and are heavily inspired by him.

[@paulbuxton1326]

Well said he was the master , no widdling from him like most now 🎼

[@owenbruce4120]

Gary was a magician, he knew the way to the depths AND back...humble n generous 💗🎶

[@paramotorpilot1749]

And a great singing voice.

[@otiscoleman6010]

im 63 years old ive had the honor to listen to Gary Moore over for 43 years miss him badly he was one of the GREATS man will ever know

[@danaeverhart6487]

Gary, we all still got the Blues since you left!

[@chriscross1661]

The death of Gary was one of the most horrible days in music history...

[@CooManTunes]

He wasn't black, though, so he didn't really matter.

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Gary is buried near me. Been a couple of times to pay my respects

[@clarkengelbert4575]

You don’t hear many Gary copycats because his playing was and still is too fucking good for people to wrap their fingers around. Man was a true genius.

[@davegilmer_Storyville4Life]

Master guitar player, soulful to the bone singer. Sincerely missed.

[@Turboy65]

British man, British amp, American guitar, American music...rock and roll, and blues, proves that Americans and Britons shall always be blood brothers. We may disagree on how to speak English, but when it comes to blues and rock, there is no disagreement between us.

[@jeroenvanlelieveldmusic]

Irish

[@chrislestermusic]

Man, in my opinion only Gary and SRV played with this amount of intensity consistently. Passion and fire. Impressive.

[@165lothair]

I was privileged enough to see Gary with Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II and solo. For me he was the greatest guitarist. Thanks for the music, Gary. Thanks for posting.

[@mogulmeister]

At last - somebody else who like me actually saw different incarnations of Gary. So much, much more than a blues man. Rock/Fusion and even a gig with Andrew Lloyd Webber! Fantastic musicality throughout. George Harrison and Greg Lake also saw him as the greatest

[@SoundFriendly]

Still so many Gary fans here even in 2019 !! Fantastic!

[@beaumontlowenstein9132]

Yesss, Gary Moore forever!!!🎸

[@igolfjtweetler4097]

he has more fans now than before his death.

[@the_average_indian_joe86]

Today (6 February 2021) marks the 10th year since the legend left us - but his legacy will live on through his timeless music - RIP 🙏

[@tonysexton8207]

Even at the last .....simply the best guitarist that has ever played !!....There will NEVER be another player with the skill and passion he had !!....

[@sergegagne3058]

I discovered that gem of a bluesman only a few months ago. He brings me goosebumps, and sometimes tears, with his soul and passion almost every time I hear his music. Rest in peace, Gary.

[@conachcraig]

I play Gary's music almost every day I miss the guy so much. He enriched my life and continues to do so through his amazing talent. So many have said it already but he was the greatest guitarist that I ever heard or saw play. Gary could play anything any style who else can claim that. Nobody ! When I'm happy or sad I turn to my friend Gary Moore and he never lets me down. He takes me to a different place where the Sun always shines. Love you Man. RIP Gary.

[@bananka4905]

awesome..keep playing ...him and stevie are my favorites. love the sound of their guitars. i miss really gary moore.

[@bananka4905]

gary takes me to a nice place after a hard days work

[@callummcnair9761]

A staggering musician , raw bollocks and soul . Vibrato in a world of its own . God bless you Gary x

[@paulsimmons5726]

Gary Moore's playing was completely phenomenal and yet so many younger guitarists haven't heard of him when you mention him in passing... Possibly one of the most under rated players for what he could do with his guitar! Gary, you're missed by many! RIP!

[@ericpresley7527]

Paul Simmons His not the slightest underated anyone that knows anything about guitar playing knows that Gary was among the 5 best rock/blues guitarists off all time and thats all that matters and a lot off people that call him underated maybe dont know that he sold like 20 mil albums thats not underated.And this "last gig"is his best sound and playing ever incredible stuff!

[@andyreasoner5289]

1 of these underrated virtuosos by music media?

[@gordoncalland-scoble4445]

Technically, and emotionally, a master player without equal. Made my day to have spotted this. RIP Gary!

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

I loved Gary's direction right before his passing... his tone sweetened a little and matured, but it was still aggressive any angry. Such a shame he passed....

[@GraffitiPhysical]

Fantastic memory of one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Thanks for sharing.

[@willyecharte]

Wow. I miss you so much, Gary. I've got tears in my eyes.

[@castleofsong9620]

As an Irishman really didn’t appreciate this man enough when he was alive. An absolute icon on guitar. For my money up there with the absolute elite.

[@peterhuston9971]

As good a anyone that ever played

[@andrewfuller62]

100% correct.

[@georgerichardson7728]

let's not forget rory gallagher too, mon the Irish

[@mojodojo5533]

He is definitely in the Pantheon.

[@bobolsen8067]

There will never be another guitar player like Gary Moore!The best that has ever lived and his sound is insane!He makes every other guitar player sound like beginners Van halen and everybody else!If Hendrix ever had heard this i dont think that he would ever pick up a guitar again whats the point?When Gary plays he make eveyone else look like fools.Such a shame that he loved the booze to much thats really what killed him his heart couldnt take the abuse anymore.

[@DaveHobbs]

I was at that gig, right at the very front just a few feet away from the great man. What a powerhouse. What a great player. What a privilege to see the master close up. It was so loud that my ears are still ringing... Top man.

[@chrisghazilian6994]

I now own the 59 Les Paul (Frankfurt) he played at the gig!!!

[@DaveHobbs]

@@chrisghazilian6994 Wow, I hope it's being played and enjoyed!

[@Steve-ih7dg]

Envious me? Never 😅😅.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@chrisghazilian6994 Get the Hell outta here with that B.S.!

[@mikem6384]

this video's acoustics actually captures that feeling: the punishing volume/ small club experience. Been there a few times. (mostly metal genre.. although did catch Son Seals around 1990)

[@blucheer8743]

Gary was in so much pain here it’s unreal he could go up on stage and perform he was the type of guy never to let ppl down it’s sad he’s gone before his time may he rest in the peace he deserves… Ireland’s produced many a saints and sinners he’s one of the saints!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

In so much pain? I thought he drank so much after the gig that his poor old heart gave out, excess. Forgive me if I am wrong here.

[@groverbaker6404]

Gary Moore is the master...no doubt!! He forgot more than most guitarists can imagine!! Miss you brother

[@stratplayer96]

One of the greatest guitarists of the 20th century. RIP Gary Moore.

[@JohnNuttall-y4b]

He was the very best I’ve ever seen, he had everything. still miss you Gary hope your still playing in heaven RIP

[@Retroscoop]

Sad he didn't have the time to leave an even bigger legacy. But I'm sure he has enjoyed the ride while it lasted, and gosh, he leaves quite a treasure trove of gems behind him. Super professional, super dedicated musician. Hats off to the man with the golden hands....

[@cymro6537]

Best all round guitarist the world has ever seen.

[@martinn6564]

You're almost certainly not wrong there old bean. A finer all round guitarist I've yet to see.

[@cymro6537]

@@martinn6564 I was fortunate enough to see him play Cardiff back in '09 - amazing.

[@hesch-tag]

Nah not true at all.

[@cymro6537]

@@hesch-tag All a matter of opinion

[@hesch-tag]

@@cymro6537 True so say you think he is the best.

[@xarzarechus3542]

Discovered his music after his death, hate it that never got to see him live :(

[@clungybox09]

I Really feel you're pain buddy! someone put him on the jukebox at the place I worked and i was instantly wanting to go see him and I was devastated when they said he wasn't with us anymore.

[@kbiggs49]

I was lucky to see him live twice on one occasion I was two or three feet from his amp and my hearing was gone for a least three or four days but it was worth every penny RIP the maestro that was Mr. Gary Moore🙏.

[@iargaCI]

im crying now.....lost that great man way to soon :(

[@Retroscoop]

7:41: A refreshing drink and a comfortable front row seat during a fantastic show of a legendary guitarist... Heaven on Earth sometimes IS within reach !

[@Rimmy444]

He was one of those guitar players who could tell a story with his guitar, he was incredible, beyond amazing and his music will definitely live on. What a legend, a virtuoso, I could go on and on, thanks for sharing your music! RIP Mr. Moore...🎶

[@EvaLoveLoverofPonies]

Thank you to who ever shared this !!!

[@omegalast800]

+Eva Love ...your welcome!

[@docbrummer2532]

I got to see him once in Tokyo on his last tour. Greatest guitarist I ever saw live and that includes Michael Schenker and Yngwie Malmsteen. Unbelievable tone live. RIP Gary you did well!

[@Backwoodscountryman]

I'm proud to say that Gary Moore's last gig was actually in the Ranelagh pub in Brighton with my Dad and me. My dad on guitar and vocals and myself on Cajon, as I was inbetween touring with Candela Trio , No bassist but it still rocked. I went for a pee in the break and there was some young guy in the toilet ringing someone else telling them he'd never been to a live gig before and he was blown away by it. I felt like turning around and saying to him do you know those guys are up there..... I kept the moment for myself 😂

[@ericynot]

Gary Moore was not a pretty face, but he was one of the most beautiful guitar players who ever stood on a stage. Hell of a singer too. Brilliant, committed, and always real.

[@charmainemcclure6816]

He was all that AND a pretty face to me...

[@cfautley]

I’m the big bald bloke about 6 feet in front of the Legend. I couldn’t believe my luck when we got there of how close we were. No one comes close to his rock and blues guitar playing for me

[@lennyluzitano8920]

Lucky you.....God Bless.....Heavenly night....

[@Leo-uc8zv]

Only a few Jhonny winter,Hendrix that’s about it lol

[@nickvankempen]

Wow, I can only imagine how fantastic it must have been to stand so close. I see you play guitar looking at your avatar. Any idea about the Les Pauls he played that night? 58 reissue or 59? Also, did you happen to see his pedalboard?

[@nickvankempen]

What a great show 🙌

[@cfautley]

He started with an explorer then used a mixture of Les Paul's through the gig - all of the Les Paul's sounded fantastic. I don't actually remember his board at all - I'm not sure there was much to it. I wish I'd paid more attention - also not sure which models of LP (sorry) - you just think these people will be around forever, but no one really comes close in his genre. I do love Ian Bairnson's playing and tone though. Ps : I play mostly a 59 VOS R9 and love it

[@CelticSaint]

Gary I miss you so much. Still gutted that you are not here. However, your skill will live on, and the Gary Army will keep you alive forever. RIP you wonderful maestro.

[@gsdfan8455]

I discovered Gary in my late teens, I’m 56 now and have been a fan all these years. Living in a rural area far from any big venues I rarely see any big name musicians. I wish I could have seen Gary live. Thanks for sharing this.

[@mikegrisafi541]

Such a rare breed. The man maintained his fire and passion right up until the end. And only kept getting better with chops that would keep up with any shredder. And OMFG that tone that could either lull a baby to sleep or tear your head off using only his hands and the controls on the guitar.

[@lioncurlew]

Master of the "Paul" OMG; RIP

[@finneguitarplayer9825]

Einer meiner Gitarren Helden . So schade dass er nicht mehr bei uns ist .

[@jonnyfatlegs]

I will never forget going to see Gary & The Midnight Blues Band at the Apollo in Manchester in the 80's, he blew me away, it was a privilege to be there, and i know i will never see another Guitarist as good as Gary ever again. R.I.P.

[@alvie2]

this makes me cry. what a loss.

[@jmysflix]

... Yet with all that talent, he came across as an extremely humble man in interviews.

[@JasperJames0912]

I would've loved to spend a day with him just to see how he was outside of a concert

[@DennyBob521]

Gary was a Godsend on the guitar. He had a rare emotional intensity mixed with technical prowess you rarely see. Eric Clapton called SRV an “open channel” - the power and music came from above and flowed straight through him. Gary was also an open channel IMHO. He had such a tremendous effect on my playing, transforming me from a shredder with lightning scales and sweeps that sounded like video game music into looking at music differently - melody, dynamics and emotion. You are missed Gary. ❤️🎸

[@szymonbalcer]

His guitar is so loud in the mix I fucking love it 😍

[@mach1fun]

No one will replace Gary Moore. Simply awesome. RIP GM

[@berniewharton4493]

Correct my friend

[@joshmuz9018]

Dude Justin Bieber plays guitar now, there is hope

[@nikolaikolev9427]

R.I.P Gary Moore. My favorite guitarist in the world!

[@BeelzebubLXXV]

That’s some smokin playing. A true master. R.I.P

[@1994renny]

Simply just the greatest guitarist to ever grace us with his incredible passion and feel, makes a les paul cry like no other! Rip gary, your music will forever live on and will be forever in our hearts.

[@stevengoodman3498]

Such emotion, brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Gary for the blues and rest in peace.

[@jetzadbinis7346]

What a huge and sad loss. Best blues-rocker ever.

[@amjrpain919]

R.I.P Gary, You're Still The Best...💯💔🙏

[@geraldfitzpatrick9123]

I'm so proud to be an Irishman. Gary Moore from Belfast, Rory Gallagher from Ballyshannon and Eric Bell Belfast and Louie Stewart the world famous Jazz Guitarist from Dublin. Belfast born Artists John Lavery from North Queen St and William Conor from the Shankill Rd. Belfast born George Best and Pat Jennings from Newry to name but a few. Oh the Notorious Conor McGregor and last, but not least, The Magnificent Mary Peters. What a line up and there are dozens of great people from Ireland.

[@omegalast800]

...Simon McBride too...!

[@keithlambe211]

Didnt mention U2?Pay yer taxes Bono!!😂 You forgot Phil Lynott and Big Tom🎉

[@fernandobeat.interstellar]

Saludos de un Fan de Gary, desde Buenos Aires, Argentina!

[@JeromeDayUniverse]

Faces melted. Goodnight! RIP Gary Moore. A complete inspiration for all future guitarists...

[@123cen]

listen to that solo of Still Got the Blues , that is perfectly awesome , nobody can play like him and never will. RIP

[@thegraphicsfactory]

This guy left a great big hole in the rock and blues community... thank you for all the memories Gary

[@gungho6798]

Missed by millions.

[@martinslocombe2288]

Gary Moore Jimmy Hendrix Rory Gallagher Johnny Winter and Peter Green were the most naturally gifted and soulful blues players of their generation . .

[@alanfletcher9698]

Yep and Stevie Ray Vaughn and Mark Knopler and slash and Brian Robertson and John Sykes . There's no best they all got there Own thing Going. Wish Phil and Gary stayed together for a few Years . Like plant and Page . Jimmy Page another Giant

[@PaulGlancy-fp7ob]

Yes I was going to mention a couple that belong here too, but you've mentioned SRV genius. Satriani aswell, got around 6/7 of his albums and SRV Live at the El Mocambo, the DVD gets shown to folk that don't know who he is, most sit open mouthed. There's a couple of great videos here on KZbin. Search SRV and Albert King uf you haven't saw it already, just the two of them sitting across from each other and Albert telling stories and both jamming, then look out Rory Gallagher live on The Old Grey Whistle Test, that's up there with the El Mocambo. Rory asks if he can play a couple more tunes, but Newsnight was on next or something, but they granted his request and next tv programme went out late. I remember watching it when it was broadcast, it blew my mind! On guitarist's I'd say that most hard rock/metal players, none of this shredding nonsense, I mean Eddie van Halen was out on his own too. I could go on and on. Steve Walsh, right I'll shut up now. Shouldn't have puffed that joint! Cheers!

[@josevi5835]

Love many guitarist like Hendritx, SRV, Satriani, Van Halen, Bonamasa, Blackmore, Clapton, Knopfler, Gilmore, Gilbert, Paco de Lucía, Emmanuel, Joscho Stephan... but above all it is Mr Gary Moore. He plays directly to my heart, his fierce style, his power, his control, his vibrato, his bends were out of this world. Underrated like hell, it makes me liking him even more.

[@paulwiemers2664]

I totally agree , the best of the best, I miss him every day.

[@Nozmo_King_NJ]

The Master in Full Beast Mode. One of a kind.

[@edb5949]

Went way too soon, your guitar playing had so much soul in it, you gave your heart out on that stage each performance, there will only ever be one Gary Moore

[@Overlorde1]

8.41, when he flips the toggle to treble! Gets me every time. RIP Gary.

[@maufischborn]

His dynamic and vibrato on guitar is so great, so expressive. RIP Gary Moore

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Gary Moore was a force of nature, he reminds me of Rory Gallagher in some ways, giving his absolute all to the music, poor old Rory had a bad back and his silly doctor gave him too much paracetamol based medicines, mixed with whisky, not good. It is strange to think this tornado of emotion lies in a quiet grave, such a tragic loss to us all. RIP

[@ardentynekent2099]

Beautiful writing, Michael. Particularly struck by "strange to think this tornado of emotion lies in a quiet grave." It's a thought that will haunt me--when I'm not looking. Thank you.

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

In my mind, Gary was the best! RIP Gary! You were taken from us way too early! We miss you!

[@kumarkuppusamy8257]

Miss you Gary!! Love your music man....

[@preparationh_25g38]

It really is truly sad that he is no longer with us, to produce more beautiful and memorising music. If there is a heaven I look forward to meeting him and saying what an absolute legend he is. Rest in peace.

[@thehomefront1905]

Kalum George Tocher I agree but unfortunately my friend there is no heaven, that is just made up bullshit that weak minded fools want to believe, it's very easy to take money from people when you tell them what they want to hear.

[@preparationh_25g38]

thehomefront To be honest mate I completely agree with you about that heaven thing. I guess I was just trying to be nice.

[@thehomefront1905]

I did think that mate. do you play guitar?

[@preparationh_25g38]

thehomefront Yes I do my good sir 😊

[@thehomefront1905]

Kalum George Tocher nice one, if I could play like any guitar player, Gary moore it would be, I love the power and attack he has, a no nonsense approach, pure grit and passion, making every note sound good, shit I've got a long way to go.

[@Steve-ih7dg]

The best way to have seen him live - up close and personal in a small venue.

[@johneller3166]

i just cant watch it. I love him soo much. R.I.P. my freind. we all love you, and always will! @

[@ritchieblackmore2711]

Got to meet Gary at Glasgow barrowlands in 2000 was brilliant ...influenced my whole musical life a hero....Rest in peace Gary mate

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

Such a massive influence on my playing. Cheers, Gary.

[@razza9]

listening to this master as a young falla growing up such a loss to the guitar fraternity....just beautiful music! Thankyou for posting this footage great memories..Ur .never forgotten Gary!

[@knutkurt6614]

An icon among guitar heroes. No musician can pass him by. We bow to his art and learn from him. Thank you Gary.

[@Gerardjhughes]

The best warm up ever

[@mojodojo5533]

Can't believe it's been 14 years.

[@simonwadsworth6605]

He was a wonderful guitarist and undoubtedly the best that I've ever heard to be honest. He was not only technically brilliant but his melodies reach into the depth of ones soul. A considerable number of guitarists just produce meaningless unmelodious noise. Why these other guitarists are given so much credence, baffles me. I cant understand it at all. Gary's death is a loss to the world of virtuoso guitar music. He cant be replaced again, ever.

[@frankrichards3089]

Well said

[@ledrotten]

One of rock's most underrated guitarists (both from a technical and compositional point of view), Gary Moore remains relatively unknown in the U.S., while his solo work has brought him substantial acclaim and commercial success in most other parts of the world -- especially in Europe. Born on April 4, 1952, in Belfast, Ireland, Moore became interested in guitar during the '60s, upon discovering such blues-rock masters as Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, and perhaps his biggest influence of all, Fleetwood Mac's Peter Green. After relocating to Dublin later in the decade, Moore joined a local rock group called Skid Row, which featured a young singer by the name of Phil Lynott, who would soon after leave the group to double up on bass and form Thin Lizzy. Skid Row persevered, however, eventually opening a show for Moore's heroes, Peter Green and Fleetwood Mac, and making such an impression on the veteran group that Green personally requested their manager help secure Skid Row a recording contract with CBS (in addition, Green sold Moore one of his most-used guitars, a maple 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard, which would become Moore's primary instrument). SkidSkid Row would go on to issue several singles and albums (including 1970's Skid and 1971's 34 Hours), and although the group mounted a few tours of Europe and the U.S., it failed to obtain breakthrough commercial success, leading to Moore's exit from the group in 1972. Moore then formed his own outfit, the Gary Moore Band (along with members drummer Pearse Kelly and bassist John Curtis), for which the guitarist also served as vocalist. But after the trio's debut album, 1973's Grinding Stone, sunk without a trace, Moore hooked up once more with ex-bandmate Lynott in Thin Lizzy. Moore's initial tenure in Lizzy proved to be short-lived, however, as his fiery playing was featured on only a handful of tracks. Moore then set his sights on studio work (appearing on Eddie Howell's 1975 release, Gramaphone Record), before joining up with a prog rock/fusion outfit, Colosseum II. But once more, Moore's tenure in his latest outfit was fleeting; he appeared on only three recordings (1976's Strange New Flesh, plus a pair in 1977, Electric Savage and War Dance), as Moore accepted an invitation by his old buddy Lynott to fill in for a Thin Lizzy U.S. tour, playing arenas opening for Queen. Andrew Lloyd Webber: VariationsMoore proved to be quite busy in 1978, as the guitarist appeared on three other artists' recordings -- Andrew Lloyd Webber's Variations, Rod Argent's Moving Home, and Gary Boyle's Electric Glide. The same year, Moore issued his second solo release (almost five years after his solo debut), Back on the Streets, which spawned a surprise Top Ten U.K. hit in May of 1979, the bluesy ballad "Parisienne Walkways," and featured vocal contributions by Lynott. Moore joined forces with his Lizzy mates once more in 1979, appearing on arguably the finest studio album of their career, Black Rose, which proved to be a huge hit in the U.K. (for a fine example of Moore's exceptional guitar skills, check out the album's epic title track). But predictably, Moore ultimately exited the group once more (this time right in the middle of a U.S. tour), as a rift had developed between Moore and Lynott. Undeterred, Moore lent some guitar work to drummer Cozy Powell's solo release, Over the Top, in addition to forming a new outfit, G Force, which would only remain together for a lone self-titled release in 1980. Manoeuvres During the early '80s, Moore united with former ELP guitarist/bassist/singer Greg Lake, appearing on a pair of Lake solo releases (1981's self-titled release and 1983's Manoeuvres), in addition to guesting on another Cozy Powell solo release, Octopuss. But it was also during the '80s that Moore finally got serious with his solo career -- issuing such heavy metal-based works as 1982's Corridors of Power, 1983's Victims of the Future, 1984's Dirty Fingers and the in-concert set We Want Moore!, 1985's Run for Cover, 1987's Wild Frontier, plus 1989's After the War -- establishing a large following in Europe, despite remaining virtually unknown stateside. The decade wasn't all rosy for Moore, however -- although he was able to patch up his friendship with Phil Lynott (appearing with Lizzy for several tracks on Life/Live, and teaming with Lynott for a pair of tracks in 1985, "Military Man" and "Out in the Fields," the latter a U.K. hit), years of hard living finally caught up with Lynott, leading to his passing in January of 1986. Moore would subsequently dedicate "Wild Frontier" to Lynott, and honored Thin Lizzy's former frontman on the track "Blood of Emeralds" (from After the War). Still Got the Blues Fed up with the pressure to pen hit singles and tired of his metallic musical direction, Moore returned to his blues roots for 1990's Still Got the Blues, the most renowned and best-selling release of his career, as the album featured such special guests as Albert Collins, Albert King, and George Harrison. Moore continued in his newly rediscovered blues style on such subsequent releases as 1992's After Hours and 1993's Blues Alive, before forming the short-lived supergroup BBM along with Cream's former rhythm section -- bassist Jack Bruce and drummer Ginger Baker -- which lasted for a single album, 1994's Around the Next Dream. Up next for Moore was a tribute album for Peter Green, 1995's Blues for Greeny, which saw him put his own personal stamp on 11 tracks either penned or performed at some point by Green. Moore experimented with different musical styles on his next two solo releases, 1997's Dark Days in Paradise and 1999's A Different Beat, before embracing the blues once more on his first release of the 21st century, 2001's Back to the Blues. The Collection [Sanctuary] Over the years, Gary Moore has been the subject of countless compilations, the best of the bunch being 1998's metal-oriented Collection and 2002's blues-based Best of the Blues, as well as Out in the Fields: The Very Best of Gary Moore, which was split 50/50 between his metal and blues excursions. Teaming with Skunk Anansie bassist Cass Lewis and Primal Fear drummer Darrin Mooney, Moore started work on much harder and alternative-influenced rock in the spring of 2002 and released the results as Scars. The powerful Live at Monsters of Rock from 2003 proudly declared "no overdubs used" while 2004's raw Power of the Blues featured nothing but the blues, as did 2006's Old New Ballads Blues on Eagle Records, 2007's Close As You Get (which featured some drum contributions from his old Thin Lizzy friend Brian Downey), and 2008's Bad for You Baby. This turned out to be Moore's final studio album, as he unexpectedly passed away of a suspected heart attack in the early morning hours of February 6, 2011, while vacationing in Spain.

[@alombardo8194]

thanks for the post. not unknown in this part of town. RIP. Hero

[@BBQDad463]

What I would not give to have just one percent of his talent. I have played guitar since 1964. I was never within light-years of Mr. Moore. So sad that he is gone. R.I.P., Gary...

[@alwaysright3718]

Very few do, there are a zillion speed guitarists on YT and none of them come close to Gary...

[@davesavell7054]

we love you Gary ! the sky is crying ! RIP 🎸

[@ninjaman1685]

I saw gary a few times, through his change in music, still mesmerised me, but he never looked “settled” with his life, just seemed lonely, i think he knew this gig would be one of his last, you can feel it. I miss you so much man. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@newavatar2947]

Sort of the vibe I get from watching Phil sometimes. The Apex of Talents but in the grand scheme of things greatly underappreciated.

[@TheLiggster]

Simply magnificent 👍 Lucky to have seen him a few times and will never forget his performances and unique talent RIP 🎸

[@Fulltondano]

You are so lucky ...I only wish i could have !

[@raywalters243]

Gary was right up there with SRV , HENDRIX , CLAPTON. BB , ALBERT one of the very best in my opinion

[@xjimmemakesmusicx]

far better than srv, hendrix, clapton, and albert. BB is the only one you can compare to imho.

[@staystrongjoseph]

@@xjimmemakesmusicx totally agree Imo gary is the best guitar player to ever walk this earth But not the best composer That goes to joe satriani imo

[@richardsnyder9018]

Heavy blues rock KING!! comparing him to other great players is silly!? Like DIMEBAG in my opinion, the best METAL PLAYER! Also RANDY RHOADS! SCHENKER, E.V.H. VIA, LYNCH, ZAKK, PAGE, HENDRIX, so much great music!

[@paulbuxton1326]

Only be 1 Gary Moore 🎼👌

[@andrewcannon205]

Best ever! what a guy. So sad he`s gone.

[@martinrayvaughan]

Amazing player and a true musical genius if ever I heard one . Gone way too soon RIP Gary Moore

[@wolftracks9010]

What an amazing performance as is everything he does and there will never be another one like him to ever take his place. Thank you for posting!

[@bassmandave5865]

As Albert King once said of Gary..."His fingers is the wildest things"...Albert was right. Gary was one of those special musicians who could make what was in his heart be expressed in his music and he graciously shared his gift with all of us. Another musical treasure lost but most definitely not forgotten.

[@philcollins3290]

One of my favourite guitarists along with Rory Gallagher Stevie ray Vaughn and Jeff Healey all the best guitarists gone far too soon wish I'd been there to see this concert Gary brilliant as usual what a loss to the guitar world so very very sad loved his guitar playing sad when I heard he died still makes me sad today rest in peace u guitar genius

[@cbxade]

My favourite guitarist ever. I was so,so gutted when he died. An amazing guitarist. Thanks for this

[@harrykerman6694]

One of the greatest guitarists of all time. Thankfully saw him before he died.

[@DokktorDeth]

Me too, buddy, agreed on all counts.

[@sudicalwig]

He truly became the guitar!