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Post by Lindsay on Feb 6, 2011 18:31:20 GMT
The renowned rock guitarist Gary Moore has died, the BBC has learned.
Mr Moore, 58, was, originally from Belfast, and was a former member of the legendary Irish group Thin Lizzy.
Adam Parsons, who manages Thin Lizzy, told the BBC that Mr Moore had died in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Mr Moore was originally drafted into Thin Lizzy by its singer Phil Lynott. He later gained acclaim for his solo work and was a former member of the Irish group Skid Row.
The Northern Ireland guitarist was only 16 when he moved from Belfast to Dublin in 1969, to join Skid Row, which featured Lynott as lead vocalist.
He was later brought into Thin Lizzy by Lynott to replace the departing Eric Bell, another guitarist from Northern Ireland.
Mr Bell told the BBC on Sunday he was still "in shock" at Mr Moore's death.
"I still can't believe it," he said.
"He was so robust, he wasn't a rock casualty, he was a healthy guy.
"He was a superb player and a dedicated musician."
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Post by Alison on Feb 6, 2011 18:42:09 GMT
I only just heard this on the 6pm news. Very sad and upsetting - seems he wasn't ill or anything and seems to have passed a way in his sleep. Not a bad way to go I suppose, but way too soon. I saw him play many times, with Lizzy and in later years before he went more bluesy (Although I loved his blues playing too). I was lucky enough to meet him on one occasion, he was warm, friendly, with a sense of humour. I had hoped to get to see him play again, but sadly that's not to be (Strange thing is, that first thing this morning I woke up and said to my other half, "Ive had a really weird dream about a funeral...I don't know who it was, but I think it was either in Ireland, or it was a person from Ireland")
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Post by Woody on Feb 6, 2011 18:42:43 GMT
Very sad news.....58...way too young.... one of the best guitarist ever.... Woody
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Post by Janette on Feb 6, 2011 18:45:28 GMT
RIP
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Post by mikey on Feb 6, 2011 19:28:48 GMT
echoe all of the above R.I.P gary.
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Post by Paul B on Feb 6, 2011 19:57:42 GMT
Sad news.
RIP.
P
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Post by Paul Chamberlain on Feb 6, 2011 20:29:59 GMT
Back in the late eighties, I took a holiday in Scotland and as I took my seat on the flight from Heathrow, Gary walked on, guitar case in hand and sat a few rows in front of me. He played Barrowlands that night and I've always regretted a) not plucking up the courage to shake his hand and b) not attending the gig.
In every sense of the word a true rock and blues legend.
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Post by Dean on Feb 6, 2011 20:36:06 GMT
A legend...what a player
RIP Gary .
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