Trivia

He was one of the most respected blues and hard rock guitar players of all time.

Moore left an estate worth more than £2 million following his death. He was laid to rest in a small village graveyard outside Brighton, England, where he had lived for many years.

Eric Clapton recorded a version of "Still Got the Blues" as a tribute to him following his death.

Gary Moore recorded an album of blues music, as a tribute to one of his guitar idols Peter Green.

In July 2001, he was voted Northern Ireland's greatest guitarist in the Total Guitar Magazine's poll of the best 12 British guitarists.

His biggest UK single was "Out in the Fields", which reached number five in 1985.

He was a childhood friend of Phil Lynott.

Began his career as a rock guitarist but later became known for playing blues.

Left the band Thin Lizzy during a major tour. In later years, Gary Moore openly regretted this decision and publicly apologized to the band.

In 1993, Gary Moore joined Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce to form the band BBM (Baker, Bruce, Moore). Altogether, the band lasted one studio album and a few concerts. Baker and Bruce had a huge disagreement and so the group broke up.

He used to play in Thin Lizzy before his solo career.

Was unable to become a big success in the United States, where he remains relatively unknown.

Was known for being a very private man, rarely mentioning his personal life in interviews.

As a musician, he had little interest in socializing during a tour.

Was the guitarist for the Irish band, Skid Row.

Was self-taught on the guitar, having started learning from the age of 10.

Was close friends with fellow musician Phil Lynott, although they were known to have disagreements.

One of his most treasured possessions, was the Les Paul guitar which was given to him by Peter Green.