Gary Moore

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(L-R) Guitarist Gary Moore and lead vocalist and bassist Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy perform at the Omni Coliseum on February 21, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia
Gary Moore on how Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott helped shaped one of his most iconic guitar tracks

By Janelle Borg Published

The two were regularly at loggerheads over personal and creative differences, but they did collaborate on Moore’s 1978 solo album Back on the Streets

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Gary Moore goes wild with a red Stratocaster
From heartbreaking vibrato to fire-breathing leads, Gary Moore was one of the blues’ most versatile guitarists

By Richard Barrett Published

This Gary Moore lesson teaches you two sides to the late blues icon’s playing

Artist Lessons
Gary Moore 1961 Gibson SG Junior
Gary Moore’s Showbiz Blues SG Junior set for auction

By Phil Weller Published

Moore used the vintage ’61 SG Junior during prep for his tour with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, and can be heard on his 1995 Blues For Greeny tribute album

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Neil Carter
Neil Carter discusses his near 30-year relationship with Gary Moore – and the future of UFO

By Andrew Daly Published

Multi-instrumentalist, who’s played his first lead guitar since 1978 on Mogg’s solo album, left rock music to teach woodwind and be a music examiner… but he couldn’t stay away

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Jonathan Noyce performs live
“The idea is to be felt and not seen”: Jonathan Noyce explains his “stealth bass” approach

By Andrew Daly Published

The Yamaha and Fender fan has made use of his “art school” education in Tull and his loud and free times with late icon Moore

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JUNE 22: WEMBLEY EMPIRE POOL Photo of THIN LIZZY and Phil LYNOTT and Scott GORHAM, L-R: Phil Lynott (wearing leather trousers), Scott Gorham performing live onstage
Phil Lynott’s 5 best basslines with Thin Lizzy and beyond

By Nick Wells Published

Six foot plus of leather and lust, Phil Lynott was the consummate rock bassist. These are his 5 best basslines

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Ian Bairnson's Gibson Les Paul, as played on Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights
The Les Paul behind the iconic solo on Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights is now up for auction

By Janelle Borg Published

The late Ian Bairnson’s guitar was used across the first four Kate Bush albums, as well as classic records from the Alan Parsons Project and countless sessions

Electric Guitars
Eric Bell performs onstage
“I think Metallica thought that I knew who they were. I didn’t. They thought I was in awe of them – not true… it wasn’t enjoyable”: Whiskey in the Jar was the hardest song Thin Lizzy’s Eric Bell ever tackled, and he didn't enjoy playing it with Metallica

By Andrew Daly Published

In a wide-ranging conversation with GW, Bell also acknowledges that he could never have returned to Phil Lynott’s band after an infamous onstage meltdown in 1973 – but at least he apologized to his beloved Strat for his behavior that night...

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Epiphone Kirk Hammett Greeny 1959 Les Paul Standard
Best Epiphone guitars: classic Les Pauls, Flying Vs and more

By Richard Blenkinsop Published

From good old-fashioned Les Pauls to contemporary shred machines, we look at the best Epiphone guitars available today

Electric Guitars
Photo of Jack BRUCE and BBM and Ginger BAKER and Gary MOORE; L-R: Ginger Baker (drums), Gary Moore, Jack Bruce performing live onstage
“Eric Clapton’s a great guitarist, but Gary Moore’s a more exciting player”: Jack Bruce on the brilliance of Gary Moore and why Cream’s real chemistry was between Bruce and Ginger Baker

By Nick Wells Published

In 1993 the late Cream bassist joined forces with Gary Moore and Ginger Baker to form the short-lived power trio BBM

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