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Gary Moore is definitely in my list of top five guitar influences, right up there with Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Michael Schenker. He just blew me away from the first time I heard him." Kirk Hammett "The most powerful, genuine, authentic blues-rock guitarist of his day." Jack Bruce "Gary opened the door for me and a lot of other blues-rock guitarists. He was a legend, a musical titan and a very nice man." Joe Bonamassa Gary Moore delighted entire generations with his passionate guitar playing, from the driving rock of Thin Lizzy in the 1970s to his explorations in subsequent decades of jazz fusion, heavy metal, hard rock, blues rock, and more. Throughout that time, he could be seen on the world’s biggest stages, yet the real Gary Moore was always hidden in plain sight, giving little away. Now, however, through extensive and revealing interviews with family members, friends, and fellow musicians, acclaimed rock biographer Harry Shapiro is able to take readers right to the heart of Gary’s life and career. Despite his early death in 2011, Moore still has legions of devoted fans across the world who will be enthralled by this unique insight into the life of a guitar genius who did it his way and whose music lives on. Beginning with Gary as a teenage guitar prodigy in war-torn Ireland and continuing through the many highs and lows of more than forty years in rock, Shapiro paints an intimate portrait of a musician widely hailed as one of the greatest Irish bluesmen of all time.
The life and career of a guitar virtuoso are explored through extensive interviews and biographical research. Harry Shapiro, an acclaimed rock biographer, delves into the multifaceted career of Gary Moore, a musician celebrated for his passionate guitar playing across genres from rock to blues. The book traces Moore's journey from a teenage prodigy in Ireland through his extensive work with bands like Thin Lizzy and his solo explorations in jazz fusion, heavy metal, and blues rock. Through interviews with family, friends, and fellow musicians, Shapiro aims to reveal the private man behind the public legend, offering an intimate portrait of a musician who left an indelible mark on the music world.
This biography is presented as a definitive account of Gary Moore's life and career, drawing on extensive interviews to offer an intimate portrait. The author, Harry Shapiro, is positioned as an expert in rock biography, lending authority to the narrative. The book aims to satisfy the legions of devoted fans who continue to celebrate Moore's musical legacy. The reception is anticipated to be positive among those who admire Moore's unique contributions to blues-rock and his distinctive guitar artistry.
Page Count:
520
Publication Date:
2022-01-01
Publisher:
Jawbone Press
ISBN-10:
191103698X
ISBN-13:
9781911036982
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