Rock guitarist Gary Moore dies

[The Straight Story]

Rock guitarist Gary Moore dies



The renowned rock guitarist Gary Moore has died in a hotel room in Spain.

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.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12377862

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1. OMG one of my faves. This is an incredible loss.

This song sends chills up my spine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O_YMLDvvnw