Robert William Gary Moore, born on April 4, 1952, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, was a renowned musician celebrated for his exceptional guitar skills and versatility across various music genres, including blues, blues rock, hard rock, heavy metal, and jazz fusion. Moore's early exposure to music came from his father, a promoter, who introduced him to performing at a young age. Despite being left-handed, Moore learned to play the guitar right-handed, starting with a second-hand Framus acoustic guitar given to him by his father.

Moore's career began in the late 1960s with the band Skid Row, where he released two albums and toured the United States. He later joined Thin Lizzy, collaborating with Phil Lynott, and became known for his virtuosic guitar playing. Moore's solo career took off with the release of "Parisienne Walkways" in 1979, a collaboration with Lynott that became a UK Top Ten hit.

Throughout the 1980s, Moore explored hard rock and heavy metal, achieving varying degrees of success. However, it was his 1990 album "Still Got the Blues" that marked a significant return to his blues roots and became the most successful album of his career. Moore continued to release music and collaborate with other artists, maintaining his reputation as a world-class guitarist.

Moore's influence extended beyond his own performances, as he was often cited as an inspiration by other guitarists. He was associated with Peter Green's 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar and was honored with signature models by Gibson and Fender. Despite being underrated in the United States, Moore was highly revered in the UK and Ireland, leaving a lasting legacy in the music world.

Gary Moore passed away on February 6, 2011, in Estepona, Spain, from a heart attack. He was remembered as one of the finest guitarists from the British Isles, with a career that spanned over four decades. His contributions to music continue to be celebrated by fans and fellow musicians alike.