Musicians around the world write about their grief and shock about the news of Gary Moore´s death. Below you can read some of the condolences that rock musicians have written.
A message on Moore’s official website says: “It is with deep sorrow and regret, that we have to announce that Gary Moore passed away while on holiday in Spain last night. Our thoughts are with his children, family and friends at this sad time.”
It is with great sadness we hear of the passing of Gary Moore. Our thoughts go out to Gary’s family at this time and our memories of Gary and his contribution to Thin Lizzy and music in general will live on forever.
Brian Downey: “I am in total shock. I have known Gary since 1967 when he was in Platform Three and he’s been an amazing friend ever since. It was a pleasure to play with Gary again in 2006 after his days with Lizzy. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers and I just can’t believe he is gone.”
Scott Gorham: “Playing with Gary during the Black Rose era was a great experience, he was a great player and a great guy. I will miss him.” (www.thinlizzyband.com)
“I was shocked and devastated to read that my good friend Gary Moore had died at the age of 58, in a hotel in Spain. Gary has left a legacy of guitar playing that will continue to inspire guitarist all over the world for many years to come. He touched so many people as a player and as a person. Rest in peace my friend!
Mick Box“ (Mick Box on Facebook)
“R.I.P. Gary Moore. A tragic loss of a great talent.” (Neil Murray on Facebook)
“Morning, All… It is with great sadness & heavy heart that I have heard that a very dear friend has passed away… The extraordinary guitarist Gary Moore… I have no words to express my sorrow… I have known Gary for so many years & admired his immensely talent. A gifted man who will be missed on so many levels… Our thoughts & prayers go to all his family & friends… Fare Thee Well, Gary… thank you for sharing your music with us all… Love, David C” (www.whitesnake.com)
Just had a Phonecall to inform us all the Gary Moore passed away in a Hotel room in Spain some hours ago . RIP (Smiley Bolger on Facebook)
“We are all deeply saddened to hear the tragic news of Gary Moore’s death. His genius has been, and will always be an inspiration to guitar players and musicians across the world. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary’s family, and our Thin Lizzy concert tonight in Vienna will be in his honour. God Bless Gary RIP.
You’ll be sadley missed.” (Darren Wharton on Facebook)
“I cannot quite believe that Gary Moore has passed away today.
He was a huge part of my working life and a close friend.
His brilliance as a musician will last forever in his recorded work and in the hearts of his fans.
It has been a privelidge to have known and worked alongside him.
My deepest sympathies go to his children and family.
Neil” (www.neilcarter.org)
“I first saw a young Gary play with Thin Lizzy at Bracknell Sports Centre in the early 1970s. He had just been drafted in to replace Eric Bell in Lizzy and his performance was, frankly, astonishing.
When Gary played The Rocker, the fluidity of his playing and his flashy showmanship pushed Lizzy into a different class. Seriously, it was like seeing Eddie Van Halen for the first time. Gary was that good. It was obvious from that point that he was destined for great things.
Subsequently, I saw Gary in full-on, hyper-complex, jazz-rock mode with Jon Hiseman’s Colosseum II at London’s old Marquee Club in Wardour Street. It was, of course, radically different to Gary’s work with Lizzy – but equally as incredible.
Then a few years later with the Gary Moore Band at Hammy Odeon – here he was the complete guitar hero, playing on an elevated Kiss-style platform and everything.
Rock… blues… jazz… what a mind-bogglingly versatile player.
I have to say that, much as I enjoyed Gary’s set at High Voltage in 2010, he did seem overweight and somewhat out of sorts; it was uncomfortable to watch at times.
“But I will always have fond memories of that Lizzy show in Bracknell. I feel privileged to have seen such a phenomenal talent at such an early stage of his career. Rock In Peace, Gary.” (Geoff Barton of Classic Rock)
“Please remember Gary Moore with love…Belfast and all Rock fans are mourning him…I shared some wonderful personal moments with him..GH” (Glenn Hughes on twitter)
“R.I.P. Gary Moore
It is with great sadness that I acknowledge Gary Moore in this way.His passing has come as a sad and terrible shock and I have difficulty believing that he’s gone. I have many fond memories of our years together, both in the workplace of music and as friends. I have love and respect for Gary as a musician and as a person, he was one of the greatest. Farewell and rest in peace Gary my friend.
Sincerely,
Bob Daisley.” (www.bobdaisley.com)
"I was very saddened to hear of the passing of one of the greatest guitarists of all time — Gary Moore. His ’Still Got The Blues’ album was one of the great albums, certainly one of my favorites. His way of playing cannot be learned — it comes from the soul.
"R.I.P., Gary."
The members of THIN LIZZY have released the following statement regarding the sudden death of the band’s former guitarist Gary Moore:
"It is with great sadness we hear of the passing of Gary Moore. Our thoughts go out to Gary’s family at this time and our memories of Gary and his contribution to THIN LIZZY and music in general will live on forever."
Commented THIN LIZZY drummer Brian Downey: "I am in total shock. I have known Gary since 1967 when he was in PLATFORM THREE and he’s been an amazing friend ever since. It was a pleasure to play with Gary again in 2006 after his days with LIZZY. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers and I just can’t believe he is gone."
Added THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham: "Playing with Gary during the ’Black Rose’ era was a great experience, he was a great player and a great guy. I will miss him."
MANOWAR:
We have just lost one of the true guitar greats and a true artist.
There will never be another Gary Moore.
RIP Brother
Eric, Donnie, Karl, Joey and all at Magic Circle
Η τραγουδίστρια των Nightwish, Anette Olzon δημοσίευσε τα παρακάτω στο blog της: «Ένας σπουδαίος κιθαρίστας, και για μένα ένας άνθρωπος που μου προσέφερε πολλά σπουδαία τραγούδια για να ακούω βρέθηκε νεκρός σήμερα νωρίς το πρωί στην Ισπανία. Ήταν τόσο νέος, μόλις 58 και αυτό σημαίνει μια τεράστια απώλεια από τη μουσική.» Οι Nightwish έκαναν στο παρελθόν μια διασκευή στο τραγούδι του Garry με τίτλο “Over The Hills And Far Away”.
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