Gary Moore The Official Biography
“Gary Moore The Official Biography” by Harry Shapiro, published by Jawbone Press in 2022, offers an in-depth look at the life and career of the renowned guitarist. Spanning 365 pages, this biography captures the essence of Gary Moore’s musical journey, from his early days with Thin Lizzy to his explorations in various genres, including blues rock and heavy metal. Through extensive interviews with family, friends, and fellow musicians, Shapiro reveals the complexities of Moore’s character and artistry, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of his impact on music.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of Moore’s evolution as a guitarist and his influence on generations of musicians. The biography delves into his passionate performances on some of the world’s biggest stages while also uncovering the more private aspects of his life. Shapiro’s portrayal highlights the highs and lows of Moore’s career, presenting an intimate view of a musician celebrated as one of the greatest Irish bluesmen. This edition serves as a valuable resource for fans and those interested in the history of rock and blues music.
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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.
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