Gary Moore (1952-2011) was a Belfast-born guitarist and singer-songwriter whose career spanned blues, hard rock and jazz fusion across more than four decades. He served as Thin Lizzy's guitarist on three separate occasions alongside Phil Lynott, and his 1990 album 'Still Got the Blues' became his commercial peak - spending 26 weeks on the UK album chart and earning platinum certifications across Europe. Ranked among the greatest guitarists of all time by Total Guitar and Louder, he is cited as an influence by players from Joe Bonamassa to Kirk Hammett.
First images of the planned Belfast statue of Gary Moore were released publicly, with sculptor David A Annand completing the full-size clay model to the approval of Moore's family.
Belfast City Council approved plans for a Gary Moore memorial statue to be located in the Cathedral Quarter of the city.
The official Gary Moore biography, written by Harry Shapiro and authorised by Moore's estate, was published on 27 September 2022.
Moore was voted number 15 on Louder's list of 'The 50 Best Guitarists of All Time'.
