September 2009, Featured Artist

Although we put the feelers out for an interview to tie in with our feature, which coincided with Gary's UK tour in the UK, this never happened - regrettably given his sad passing in February 2011 (David Randall)
 

GARY MOORE

Gary Moore's first major band was Skid Row during a time when he befriended Phil Lynott.  He subsequently replaced Eric Bell in Thin Lizzy, and rejoined that band again in 1977.  Lynott added vocals to Moore's major 1979 hit 'Parisienne Walkways'. 

In the eighties, Moore developed his Celtic-tinged hard rock but by 1990 he had rediscovered his interest in the blues and released his landmark album 'Still Got The Blues' which provided a template for subsequent releases.  Moore has maintained a high quality quotient in his albums, perhaps only dipping in 1997 with the release of 'Dark Days In Paradise' which saw him dabbling with dance beats. 

Moore has also lent his talents to many other projects, including Colosseum II, Greg Lake and Scars (perhaps an unlikely partnership with Cass Lewis of Skunk Anansie and Darrin Mooney of Primal Scream).  Always willing to push his boundaries, delighting and frustrating fans in equal measure, although latterly he seems to be reverting to his blues rock leanings and with renewed success.

Album review

Gary Moore website