Gary Moore

Gary Moore: the last great "Guitar Hero"

Gary Moore captivated generations with his passionate guitar playing. In the seventies, he was the driving force behind Thin Lizzy and Colosseum II, while in the eighties he embraced heavy metal and in the nineties, blues rock. No matter what he played – Moore was always at the forefront on stages around the world.

Despite this unparalleled presence, the true Gary Moore was hidden, responding to interviews with reservation and reticence. Renowned rock biographer Harry Shapiro has conducted many insightful conversations with family members, close friends, and musicians, taking the reader on a fascinating journey. It begins with the portrayal of Gary's role as a "guitar prodigy" in a war-torn Ireland and brings to life the numerous highs and lows Moore experienced while carving out his place in rock history.

Despite his much too early death in 2011, Gary Moore still has legions of fans around the world who will be thrilled by this unique insight into the life of a guitar genius who valued individuality and whose music lives on.