Gary Moore

Guitarist

Birthday April 4, 1952

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Northern Ireland

DEATH DATE Feb 6, 2011 (58)

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About

Powerhouse blues and rock guitarist who played with groups like Skid Row and Thin Lizzy and worked with such artists as Greg Lake.

Before Fame

Despite being left-handed, he played right-handed guitar. His first guitar was a beaten-up acoustic that he acquired when he was eight years old.

Trivia

In 1968, he joined the group Skid Row with Noel Bridgeman and Brendan Shiels.

Family Life

He was married in 1985 and had two sons: Jack and Gus. In 1997, he started living with his partner Jo, an artist. His daughter Lily Moore is a singer.

Associated With

His music was influenced by that of Elvis Presley.