Gary Moore: 1952 -2011

Kerrang! is sad to report that former Thin Lizzy guitar legend Gary Moore has passed away.

Moore was found dead in his hotel room in the Costa del Sol earlier today (Sunday February 6). He was 58 years old.

"I am in total shock. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers and I just can't believe he is gone," said Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey. "I have known Gary since 1967 when he was in Platform Three and he's been an amazing friend ever since. It was a pleasure to play with Gary again in 2006 after his days with Lizzy."

Our thoughts are with his family, friends and bandmates past and present at this sad time.

Tags: Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy

Posted by Dan at 11:23PM | February 6, 2011

R.I.P Gary. Very sad news but i'll bet he's rocking heavans amp already ! We've lost a legend. Thoughts and prayers with the family now. Ypu have my deepest sympathy through this difficult time.

Posted by Adam Guscott | February 6, 2011 11:35 PM | Reply to this

So whats gonna happen to them at download? are they gonna play coz it would be a real shame if they dont

Posted by Sam | February 7, 2011 1:35 AM | Reply to this

R.I.P
You'll be missed dearly.

Posted by Udi | February 7, 2011 6:59 AM | Reply to this

Lost for words :-(

Posted by Tom | February 7, 2011 7:07 AM | Reply to this

Oh wow this is a real shock, gone way too soon. Only 58. Saw him around Brighton a few times. Going to miss you Gary as we just don't seem to get players like you very often.

Posted by Anthony | February 7, 2011 7:35 AM | Reply to this

Sam, I doubt it will affect their set at DL in any way, they'll play with the line-up from their last tour, which did not include Gary Moore.

Posted by Purple Demon | February 7, 2011 7:57 AM | Reply to this

RIP Gary "back to the wild frontier"

Posted by ldacr | February 7, 2011 8:02 AM | Reply to this

Maybe Gary has just gone to chill with the Rev? :P
Rest In Peace <3

Posted by RIP | February 7, 2011 8:43 AM | Reply to this

Hope this is not the start of a year like last year where we lost lots of legends. Saw him many times in the 80s. RIP Mr Moore

Posted by phil longshaw | February 7, 2011 11:03 AM | Reply to this

I hope this is not going to be another year where we lose real music legends again. Saw him many times in the 80s and always blew me away how he sustained those notes on his guitar. RIP Mr Moore

Posted by phil longshaw | February 7, 2011 11:10 AM | Reply to this

They should put a statue of him beside the Phill lynnot one in Dublin........

Posted by Callan | February 7, 2011 11:19 AM | Reply to this

KERRANG dont you mean OUR thoughts not "OUT THOUGHTS". Rip! Awesome band back in the day!

Posted by Kian | February 7, 2011 12:05 PM | Reply to this

My heart sunk yesterday when I heard the news. Parisienne Walkways et al have just become that much more poignant from now on that both Phil and Gary are gone. :(

Posted by Ryan | February 7, 2011 1:02 PM | Reply to this

R.I.P. GARY
I was brought up listening to Thin Lizzy with my dad so this has really upset us. My thoughts are with his family and the rest of the band. They already had to go through this with Phil :(
xxx

Posted by Zoe N | February 7, 2011 2:21 PM | Reply to this

R.I.P. Gary

A truely legendary guitarist

Posted by JoNnY | February 7, 2011 4:45 PM | Reply to this

I can't believe someone's first thought on this subject was "what's gonna happen to them (Thin Lizzy) at download?"

Posted by andy | February 7, 2011 4:59 PM | Reply to this

big big big dissapointment :'( rest in peace gary !!! :'( and ts befoe download ! thin lizzy till i die !

Posted by alex | February 7, 2011 6:16 PM | Reply to this

I remember Paris 1949!! Still got the blues (even more so now!!") Can't believe it. May you rest in peace Gary.

Posted by Lennie | February 7, 2011 10:27 PM | Reply to this

RIP Gary Moore the world will miss you and your guitar.

Posted by goseethem | February 7, 2011 11:22 PM | Reply to this

Sad, sad news. I grew up on Gary's music, which wasn't always easy to find here in the U.S. I spent many hours listening to him while thumbing thru Kerrang in the '80s. R.I.P.

Posted by Mike Adair | February 8, 2011 5:51 AM | Reply to this

i was shocked to hear the news about this great guitar player our thoughts go out to his family never see a guy like gary again R.I.P.

Posted by kevin | February 8, 2011 8:27 AM | Reply to this

Saw Gary solo and with Lizzy in the 80s many, many times and was fortunate enough to meet him once. Seemed a genuinely nice guy and one of the greatest guitarists ever. Very sad day indeed.

Posted by Matt | February 8, 2011 9:44 AM | Reply to this

Thin Lizzy is a fucking great band, all about rock'n'roll. Rest in Peace Gary, I'll miss ya. You're a legend man.

Posted by michelle | February 8, 2011 10:52 AM | Reply to this

Im in shock, can not believe it ,Saw Gary a few times, i to was fortunate to meet him top man always had time for his fans.RIP Rock on big man

Posted by Darren Wright | February 8, 2011 11:02 AM | Reply to this

hes kickin it with the greatest band ever in heaven... rev on drums, Dime and gary on guitar, paul grey on bass n dio rocking the shit outta gods flip flops on vocals :D R.I.P Gary

Posted by Bailey | February 8, 2011 11:32 AM | Reply to this