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Gary Moore Obituary
LONDON (AP) — Bandmates say rock guitarist Gary Moore, a former member of influential Irish band Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 58.
Manager Adam Parsons told the BBC that Moore was found dead Sunday at a hotel on Spain's Costa del Sol, where he was on holiday. The cause of death was not immediately known.
Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey said Moore's death was a "total shock," and guitarist Scott Gorham said he was "a great player and a great guy."
Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1952, Moore was a member of Dublin band Skid Row before joining Thin Lizzy in 1973, playing on tracks for the "Nightlife" album. He left after four months, but rejoined four years later and played on the band's "Black Rose" album before going solo once again.
He had a successful solo career, and his accomplished, bluesy playing won plaudits from other musicians.
Thin Lizzy had global hits in the 1970s with songs like "The Boys are Back in Town" and "Whiskey in the Jar." Frontman Phil Lynott died in 1986, but with a different lineup the band continues to tour today.
Funeral details were not immediately available.
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A tribute of love to Gary
February 21, 2023
You are what I have loved most and will love for all eternity.
The earth had lost one of its angels on this day, and I can't help but grieve the loss of such a beautiful mind.
May you rest easy in grace and love.
February 7, 2023
The earth had lost one of its angels on this day, and I can't help but grieve the loss of such a beautiful mind.
It's Christmastime and ever since The day that you were taken, The lovely memories you've left Have never been forsaken. They'll always stay as vivid Just as though you still were here, And especially are cherished At this special time of year. There's
Memories Of You At Christmastime
December 25, 2022
It's Christmastime and ever since The day that you were taken, The lovely memories you've left Have never been forsaken.
They'll always stay as vivid Just as though you still were here, And especially are cherished At this special time of year.
There's never a day goes by Without joyful thoughts of you, For, no one could bring happiness In the way you used to do.
Thank you for touching my life. You'll never know the extent to which you reached my soul. Your love and kindness have left a mark that will go on to touch others, so your spirit will always live on.
To love and remembrance
November 7, 2022
Thank you for touching my life. You'll never know the extent to which you reached my soul. Your love and kindness have left a mark that will go on to touch others, so your spirit will always live on.
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Sending love to Heaven this Easter.
April 17, 2022
Your special things always remind of you and we know that we can't forget you. Wishing happy Easter in heaven to you! You are in Christ's hands now. Love you always.
I am missing you every day since you went away, but I am missing you even more today since it is your special day. Though you are not here, I want to wish you a very happy birthday.
I miss you on your special day.
April 4, 2022
I am missing you every day since you went away, but I am missing you even more today since it is your special day. Though you are not here, I want to wish you a very happy birthday.
I will Love you always and forever Happy Valentines Day in Heaven
Love Never Dies, Valentine Every Day
February 15, 2022
I will Love you always and forever Happy Valentines Day in Heaven
11 years ago, Gary, you left us. But even to this day, you live on in our memories. Some day we shall meet again.
My love for you lives on
February 6, 2022
11 years ago, Gary, you left us. But even to this day, you live on in our memories. Some day we shall meet again.
I love you Gary, miss you terribly.
January 8, 2022
New Years In Heaven. It's hard to bear the pain of another year, knowing that you're there and not with me here, but I will struggle on and do what I must do and look toward the day, that I will be back with you.
I'm lighting a Christmas candle for you.
You were such a blessing to my life. Miss you lots.'
December 24, 2021
I'm lighting a Christmas candle for you.
Everyday is a hard day.........without you! I come here always, to look at your beautiful smile, to cry, to reminisce.....
Love is Eternal
November 6, 2021
Everyday is a hard day.........without you! I come here always, to look at your beautiful smile, to cry, to reminisce.....
Nothing on earth can ever replace, the sound of your voice, the smile on your face, today, tomorrow, my whole life through, I will always love and remember you.
Remembrance of a True Love
August 7, 2021
Nothing on earth can ever replace, the sound of your voice, the smile on your face, today, tomorrow, my whole life through, I will always love and remember you.
Scott Knearem
July 31, 2021
I've heard a lot of guitar players that i thought were the best. Gary Moore was the best of the best. I listen to his music all the time. Rest in peace enjoy your mansion in heaven.
Robert William GARY MOORE you were the most beautifulest, kind, inspirational, warm, generous, compassionate, and most kind hearted man that I have ever truly loved. You will be in my heart, my mind, and in my memories until the day we meet again. I love
You never left my memory, my dreams, my heart.
June 22, 2021
Robert William GARY MOORE you were the most beautifulest, kind, inspirational, warm, generous, compassionate, and most kind hearted man that I have ever truly loved. You will be in my heart, my mind, and in my memories until the day we meet again. I love you always and forever. You are treasured always. You have done so many wonderful things and brought so much joy to my world. You have gone way to soon.
Love always,
Not a day goes by when you are not loved and missed
Gary, love of my life always.
June 5, 2021
Not a day goes by when you are not loved and missed
Robert Gessler
May 10, 2021
RIP to such a Blues Great
I love you and I really miss you, wonderful Bday!
April 4, 2021
I am missing you every day since you left away, but I am missing you, even more, today since it is your special day. Though you are not here, I want to wish you a very happy birthday.
Always in my Heart!
February 14, 2021
Every day you're in my heart, Not just at Valentine's. How blessed I am, sweet Angel, That you are always mine!
10 years today Gary, saddest day of my life !!! loving you, missing you, but oh so close to my heart...you were so very special
A Tribute of Honor & Love.
February 5, 2021
10 years today Gary, saddest day of my life !!! loving you, missing you, but oh so close to my heart...you were so very special
Gary, I loved you my whole life, death doesn't change anything.
Happy New Year in Heaven! I love you! ♥
January 1, 2021
Gary, I loved you my whole life, death doesn't change anything.
Thinking of you this Christmas and how things just aren't the same. There's this dull and nagging heartache When someone speaks your name. Sadly, we can't buy gifts for you Just silent tears that fall For this time of year without you Is the hardest time
Many silent tears are shed
December 25, 2020
Thinking of you this Christmas and how things just aren't the same. There's this dull and nagging heartache When someone speaks your name. Sadly, we can't buy gifts for you Just silent tears that fall For this time of year without you Is the hardest time of all.
my love for you will never fade your in my thoughts night and day, my sweet beautiful man.
In Your Honor.. I miss you.. xoxo Love
October 27, 2020
my love for you will never fade your in my thoughts night and day, my sweet beautiful man.
My heart aches in grave sorrow since you departed for Heaven, but I take solace in the extremely beautiful moments that you left behind. Happy birthday in Heaven!
Eibhlin
April 4, 2020
My heart aches in grave sorrow since you departed for Heaven, but I take solace in the extremely beautiful moments that you left behind. Happy birthday in Heaven!
My heart is so broken, I can't believe 9yrs. Not a day goes by that I don't say I love you. Love for eternity. Aoibheann
Aoibheann
February 6, 2020
My heart is so broken, I can't believe 9yrs. Not a day goes by that I don't say I love you. Love for eternity. Aoibheann
Eibhleann
April 4, 2019
Thinking Of You On Your Birthday In Heaven
Today and everyday you are in my heart to stay.
Eibhleann
February 14, 2019
Today and everyday you are in my heart to stay.
Eibhleann
February 7, 2019
It's still hard to believe you have been gone for 8 years even though it seems like yesterday. Love and miss you !
aoibhinn
November 2, 2018
Rest In Peace. It was so unexpected and tragic. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, Gary.
My Dearest Gary..... I thought of you today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and the days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keep
Aoibheann
October 23, 2018
My Dearest Gary..... I thought of you today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and the days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which I'll never part, God has you in his arms,I have you in my heart ❤ Love, Aoibheann
aoibheann
October 15, 2018
The love of my life, My heart is forever broken.
Someone Somewhere
August 25, 2018
i will love you forever, no matter where the world takes me, i will love you. til we meet again!
Eibhleann
June 4, 2018
I'll love you as much and as strong as I did the day you passed until I take my last breath
Eibhleann
April 4, 2018
Happy Birthday in Heaven Gary . You would have been 66 years old April 4, 2018. I love and miss you very much!
Eibhleann
February 14, 2018
Happy Valentine's in heaven Gary. Always in my heart.
Eibhleann
February 6, 2018
God Bless you on this 7th anniversary! Thinking of you!
Eibhleann
August 21, 2017
I miss you so much. My heart is shattered. I'll never love another, never. I miss you and love you
Eibhleann
July 7, 2017
thank you so much. You were truly my first love.
Eibhleann
April 20, 2017
My heart still breaks. I love you
Eibhleann
April 4, 2017
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Gary. Loving you eternally.
Eibhleann
March 19, 2017
Rest in Peace Gary ♥ I love, adore and miss you dearly
It's hard to believe you have been gone for 6 years. I think of you all the time. Every day is as hard as the day before. To the world you may have been just one person, but to one person you were the world. Gary, you will be in my heart forever, and I wi
Eibhleann
March 15, 2017
It's hard to believe you have been gone for 6 years. I think of you all the time. Every day is as hard as the day before. To the world you may have been just one person, but to one person you were the world. Gary, you will be in my heart forever, and I will miss you forever. I wish that you were here, or I were there, or we were together anywhere. Love always,
Eibhleann
March 12, 2017
I will miss you always. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I love you Gary.
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