Gary Moore, notable and influential guitarist(also one of my biggest heroes) has passed away in the early hours on the 6th December 2011 while on holiday in Estepona, Spain as revealed by his official website http://www.gary-moore.com/.
Known as a blues-rock guitarist and singer, he was best known by his hit single "Still Got The Blues" in 1990. To those more familiar with his work, he was a member of Thin Lizzy of "The Kids Are Back In Town" fame.
Also known to have experimented with all sorts of genres including hard rock, pop and even modern dance, it was ultimately the blues that worked best for him.
He was also almost always seen with a 59' Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar. Gibson even issued a Gary Moore Signature guitar in 2000.
He has collaborated with a broad range of artists including B.B. King, George Harrison and Ozzy Osbourne to name a few.
Incidentally, I was listening to "Empty Rooms" this afternoon and boy, does the room feel empty without him...
R.I.P
Gary Moore
1952-2011
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