Gary Moore was a highly regarded rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter who rose to prominence in the 1970s and enjoyed a successful career until his untimely death in 2011. He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1952, and showed an early aptitude for the guitar, quickly becoming a skilled player.

Moore first gained attention as a member of the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, playing on their albums "Black Rose: A Rock Legend" and "Chinatown" in the late 1970s. He also co-wrote some of the band's songs during this time, including the hit single "Waiting for an Alibi."

After leaving Thin Lizzy in 1979, Moore pursued a solo career, releasing his first album, "Back on the Streets," in 1980. He gained a reputation as a virtuoso guitarist, with a style that blended blues, rock, and heavy metal influences. Moore's guitar playing was often described as emotional and expressive, with a focus on melody and tone rather than flashy technique.

Moore's most commercially successful album was "Still Got the Blues," released in 1990. The album, which featured contributions from blues legends such as Albert King and Albert Collins, showcased Moore's ability to combine his rock and blues influences into a cohesive and accessible package. The title track became one of his signature songs and remains a classic rock radio staple to this day.

Over the course of his career, Moore released over 20 solo albums and collaborated with a wide variety of musicians, including B.B. King, Ozzy Osbourne, and George Harrison. He continued to tour and record up until his death in 2011 at the age of 58.

Moore's legacy as a guitarist and songwriter continues to be celebrated by rock fans around the world, and his influence can be heard in the playing of many contemporary guitarists

Albums:

• "Corridors of Power" (1983)
• "Victims of the Future" (1984)
• "Run for Cover" (1986)
• "Wild Frontier" (1987)
• "After the War" (1989)
• "Rockin' Every Night: Live in Japan" (1989)
• "We Want Moore!" (1989)
• "Still Got the Blues" (1990)
• "After Hours" (1992)
• "The Early Years" (1992)
• "Dirty Fingers" (1992)
• "Blues Alive" (1993)
• "Ballads & Blues 1982-1994" (1995)
• "Blues for Greeny" (1996)
• "Dark Days in Paradise" (1997)
• "Looking at You" (2-CDs) (1997)
• "Out in the Fields: The Very Best of Gary Moore" (1998)
• "A Different Beat" (1999)
• "Back to the Blues" (2001)
• "Scars" (2002)
• "Best of the Blues" (2002)
  
• "Live at Monsters of Rock" (2003)
• "The Collection" (2003)
• "Power of the Blues" (2004)