Im here in 2024 watching. I have loved this man's playing since I was a teenager in the '80s, but rarely listen to him anymore because it's hard to explain to anyone who who sees me why I am a grown-ass man crying while listening to such beauty. Everyone in the comments knows what I mean.
Gary Moore was the complete musician. Apart from technical bravery, he mastered many different genres, didn´t focus on senseless shredding, gave great importance to melodic beauty , strong passion and never sold himself to producers, the buisness, the chicks ... Hope he remains a role model for young guitar aspirants.
He could and did obviously play as fast as anyone but the genius use and ability to be more melodic was a true master of guitar. You have to have really good ears and it showed with him.
hes my inspiration a lot of my playing is inspired by him and joe satriani a lot of my guitarist friends my age (im 16)love Gary's music and are heavily inspired by him.
he was the best blues player I ever heard , he is sadly missed , just words don't describe what a loss he is , and what a contribution he made towards guitar and music , he was a rare gifted genius . RIP you will never be forgotten .
You don’t hear many Gary copycats because his playing was and still is too fucking good for people to wrap their fingers around. Man was a true genius.
I was privileged enough to see Gary with Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II and solo. For me he was the greatest guitarist. Thanks for the music, Gary. Thanks for posting.
At last - somebody else who like me actually saw different incarnations of Gary. So much, much more than a blues man. Rock/Fusion and even a gig with Andrew Lloyd Webber! Fantastic musicality throughout. George Harrison and Greg Lake also saw him as the greatest
British man, British amp, American guitar, American music...rock and roll, and blues, proves that Americans and Britons shall always be blood brothers. We may disagree on how to speak English, but when it comes to blues and rock, there is no disagreement between us.
I discovered that gem of a bluesman only a few months ago. He brings me goosebumps, and sometimes tears, with his soul and passion almost every time I hear his music. Rest in peace, Gary.
Gary Moore's playing was completely phenomenal and yet so many younger guitarists haven't heard of him when you mention him in passing... Possibly one of the most under rated players for what he could do with his guitar! Gary, you're missed by many! RIP!
Paul Simmons His not the slightest underated anyone that knows anything about guitar playing knows that Gary was among the 5 best rock/blues guitarists off all time and thats all that matters and a lot off people that call him underated maybe dont know that he sold like 20 mil albums thats not underated.And this "last gig"is his best sound and playing ever incredible stuff!
I loved Gary's direction right before his passing... his tone sweetened a little and matured, but it was still aggressive any angry. Such a shame he passed....
Love many guitarist like Hendritx, SRV, Satriani, Van Halen, Bonamasa, Blackmore, Clapton, Knopfler, Gilmore, Gilbert, Paco de Lucía, Emmanuel, Joscho Stephan... but above all it is Mr Gary Moore. He plays directly to my heart, his fierce style, his power, his control, his vibrato, his bends were out of this world. Underrated like hell, it makes me liking him even more.
I'm proud to say that Gary Moore's last gig was actually in the Ranelagh pub in Brighton with my Dad and me. My dad on guitar and vocals and myself on Cajon, as I was inbetween touring with Candela Trio , No bassist but it still rocked. I went for a pee in the break and there was some young guy in the toilet ringing someone else telling them he'd never been to a live gig before and he was blown away by it. I felt like turning around and saying to him do you know those guys are up there..... I kept the moment for myself 😂
I play Gary's music almost every day I miss the guy so much. He enriched my life and continues to do so through his amazing talent. So many have said it already but he was the greatest guitarist that I ever heard or saw play. Gary could play anything any style who else can claim that. Nobody ! When I'm happy or sad I turn to my friend Gary Moore and he never lets me down. He takes me to a different place where the Sun always shines. Love you Man. RIP Gary.
I discovered Gary in my late teens, I’m 56 now and have been a fan all these years. Living in a rural area far from any big venues I rarely see any big name musicians. I wish I could have seen Gary live. Thanks for sharing this.
Sad he didn't have the time to leave an even bigger legacy. But I'm sure he has enjoyed the ride while it lasted, and gosh, he leaves quite a treasure trove of gems behind him. Super professional, super dedicated musician. Hats off to the man with the golden hands....
Gary was in so much pain here it’s unreal he could go up on stage and perform he was the type of guy never to let ppl down it’s sad he’s gone before his time may he rest in the peace he deserves… Ireland’s produced many a saints and sinners he’s one of the saints!
I was at that gig, right at the very front just a few feet away from the great man. What a powerhouse. What a great player. What a privilege to see the master close up. It was so loud that my ears are still ringing... Top man.
this video's acoustics actually captures that feeling: the punishing volume/ small club experience. Been there a few times. (mostly metal genre.. although did catch Son Seals around 1990)
He was one of those guitar players who could tell a story with his guitar, he was incredible, beyond amazing and his music will definitely live on. What a legend, a virtuoso, I could go on and on, thanks for sharing your music! RIP Mr. Moore...🎶
I got to see him once in Tokyo on his last tour. Greatest guitarist I ever saw live and that includes Michael Schenker and Yngwie Malmsteen. Unbelievable tone live. RIP Gary you did well!
Gary I miss you so much. Still gutted that you are not here. However, your skill will live on, and the Gary Army will keep you alive forever. RIP you wonderful maestro.
Gary was a Godsend on the guitar. He had a rare emotional intensity mixed with technical prowess you rarely see. Eric Clapton called SRV an “open channel” - the power and music came from above and flowed straight through him. Gary was also an open channel IMHO. He had such a tremendous effect on my playing, transforming me from a shredder with lightning scales and sweeps that sounded like video game music into looking at music differently - melody, dynamics and emotion. You are missed Gary. ❤️🎸
7:41: A refreshing drink and a comfortable front row seat during a fantastic show of a legendary guitarist... Heaven on Earth sometimes IS within reach !
I was lucky to see him live twice on one occasion I was two or three feet from his amp and my hearing was gone for a least three or four days but it was worth every penny RIP the maestro that was Mr. Gary Moore🙏.
Gary Moore was not a pretty face, but he was one of the most beautiful guitar players who ever stood on a stage. Hell of a singer too. Brilliant, committed, and always real.
Such a rare breed. The man maintained his fire and passion right up until the end. And only kept getting better with chops that would keep up with any shredder. And OMFG that tone that could either lull a baby to sleep or tear your head off using only his hands and the controls on the guitar.
I will never forget going to see Gary & The Midnight Blues Band at the Apollo in Manchester in the 80's, he blew me away, it was a privilege to be there, and i know i will never see another Guitarist as good as Gary ever again. R.I.P.
There will never be another guitar player like Gary Moore!The best that has ever lived and his sound is insane!He makes every other guitar player sound like beginners Van halen and everybody else!If Hendrix ever had heard this i dont think that he would ever pick up a guitar again whats the point?When Gary plays he make eveyone else look like fools.Such a shame that he loved the booze to much thats really what killed him his heart couldnt take the abuse anymore.
Went way too soon, your guitar playing had so much soul in it, you gave your heart out on that stage each performance, there will only ever be one Gary Moore
What I would not give to have just one percent of his talent. I have played guitar since 1964. I was never within light-years of Mr. Moore. So sad that he is gone. R.I.P., Gary...
listening to this master as a young falla growing up such a loss to the guitar fraternity....just beautiful music! Thankyou for posting this footage great memories..Ur .never forgotten Gary!
As Albert King once said of Gary..."His fingers is the wildest things"...Albert was right. Gary was one of those special musicians who could make what was in his heart be expressed in his music and he graciously shared his gift with all of us. Another musical treasure lost but most definitely not forgotten.
I only had the pleasure of seeing him once back in '87 on the Wild Frontier tour. He was fabulous as always. I cried the day he died. Deaths outside family members don't hit me like that, but Gary was just special. Such a loss. Thank you for posting this. RIP, Gary.
I have seen tons of performances with Gary Moore, and the irony being, is this has to be one of the best. His playing was absolutely flawless and incredible here. I say it's ironic, since he had been playing for decades, we, as guitarists normally slow down with age, but puts on one of the best performances of his life... right before he dies!
He was a wonderful guitarist and undoubtedly the best that I've ever heard to be honest. He was not only technically brilliant but his melodies reach into the depth of ones soul. A considerable number of guitarists just produce meaningless unmelodious noise. Why these other guitarists are given so much credence, baffles me. I cant understand it at all. Gary's death is a loss to the world of virtuoso guitar music. He cant be replaced again, ever.
It really is truly sad that he is no longer with us, to produce more beautiful and memorising music. If there is a heaven I look forward to meeting him and saying what an absolute legend he is. Rest in peace.
Kalum George Tocher I agree but unfortunately my friend there is no heaven, that is just made up bullshit that weak minded fools want to believe, it's very easy to take money from people when you tell them what they want to hear.
Kalum George Tocher nice one, if I could play like any guitar player, Gary moore it would be, I love the power and attack he has, a no nonsense approach, pure grit and passion, making every note sound good, shit I've got a long way to go.
Gary felt every note he played , What a guitar player, The real deal. I just dont have the words. Up there with Clapton, SRV, AND ANYONE ELSE YOU CAN THINK OF.
his friend Rory Gallagher. they are together in heaven now and can play and sing together. two fantastic musicians, vocalists and songwriters. RIP. those two Irishmen are my two favorite guitarists. ❤️🌟🍀🎼🍀
Simply just the greatest guitarist to ever grace us with his incredible passion and feel, makes a les paul cry like no other! Rip gary, your music will forever live on and will be forever in our hearts.
I Really feel you're pain buddy! someone put him on the jukebox at the place I worked and i was instantly wanting to go see him and I was devastated when they said he wasn't with us anymore.
Gary Moore could play all the fast, showy licks, but he also had a great sense of melody and a real feeling for the music. He composed some of the most beautiful solos ever played on a Les Paul. Depending on what day it is, either he or Michael Bloomfield would be my favorite electric guitarist ever.
I saw gary a few times, through his change in music, still mesmerised me, but he never looked “settled” with his life, just seemed lonely, i think he knew this gig would be one of his last, you can feel it. I miss you so much man. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
One of my favourite guitarists along with Rory Gallagher Stevie ray Vaughn and Jeff Healey all the best guitarists gone far too soon wish I'd been there to see this concert Gary brilliant as usual what a loss to the guitar world so very very sad loved his guitar playing sad when I heard he died still makes me sad today rest in peace u guitar genius
I remember when I stumbled upon this very video. A few years back I was going through a phase where I was super impressed by technical proficiency one can achieve on guitar, and once I heard the solos on "Pretty Woman", I was blown away and started digging deeper into Gary's music. Little did I know that this footage of Gary's last concert would kickstart my love for his music, and ultimately discovering that apart from insane chops, he poured all of his soul into the music, and his feeling of the blues is really unmatched. He perfectly combined the technical aspect with emotional, without comprising one or the other. What a player!
I’m the big bald bloke about 6 feet in front of the Legend. I couldn’t believe my luck when we got there of how close we were. No one comes close to his rock and blues guitar playing for me
Wow, I can only imagine how fantastic it must have been to stand so close. I see you play guitar looking at your avatar. Any idea about the Les Pauls he played that night? 58 reissue or 59? Also, did you happen to see his pedalboard?
He started with an explorer then used a mixture of Les Paul's through the gig - all of the Les Paul's sounded fantastic. I don't actually remember his board at all - I'm not sure there was much to it. I wish I'd paid more attention - also not sure which models of LP (sorry) - you just think these people will be around forever, but no one really comes close in his genre. I do love Ian Bairnson's playing and tone though. Ps : I play mostly a 59 VOS R9 and love it
Thank You Gary Moore for Playing, So Effortlessly" The Blues" like Only You Can Play...The Line 6 Helix...Let's me Sound as It Was You... Thank You, also Line 6, Presonus Live Studio 16.0.2 & Gibson & Ibanez Guitars...Seymour Duncan, Antiquity P/ups...All Put Our Gary Moore, Right in My Living Room. The Blues Lives On Forever...I Still Play the Blues"For You"...
Im here in 2024 watching.
I have loved this man's playing since I was a teenager in the '80s, but rarely listen to him anymore because it's hard to explain to anyone who who sees me why I am a grown-ass man crying while listening to such beauty. Everyone in the comments knows what I mean.
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@@bigg7047 live in stockholm
I get it.
the first guitarist that brought tears to my eyes with a solo...
The Loner?
Dilan is it you?
This does nothing for me.
That Gary....all heart and soul......r.i.p. love you buddy....
Glad I’m not the only one
Gary Moore was the complete musician. Apart from technical bravery, he mastered many different genres, didn´t focus on senseless shredding, gave great importance to melodic beauty , strong passion and never sold himself to producers, the buisness, the chicks ... Hope he remains a role model for young guitar aspirants.
He could and did obviously play as fast as anyone but the genius use and ability to be more melodic was a true master of guitar. You have to have really good ears and it showed with him.
hes my inspiration a lot of my playing is inspired by him and joe satriani a lot of my guitarist friends my age (im 16)love Gary's music and are heavily inspired by him.
Well said he was the master , no widdling from him like most now 🎼
Gary was a magician, he knew the way to the depths AND back...humble n generous 💗🎶
And a great singing voice.
No one else played with such fire and fury. His playing was unique in it’s physical style. The notes touched every bit of your body.
im 63 years old ive had the honor to listen to Gary Moore over for 43 years miss him badly he was one of the GREATS man will ever know
Gary smoked all of them, just was the best guitar player ever. And i'm a Santana and David Gilmour Fan too!
The badge of honour is i health nowadays, in the sounds and riveting playing from Eric Gales and Phillip Sayce.
he was the best blues player I ever heard , he is sadly missed , just words don't describe what a loss he is , and what a contribution he made towards guitar and music , he was a rare gifted genius . RIP you will never be forgotten .
私は16歳で彼のことを知りました。彼のおかげでギターに興味が湧きギター歴30年です ありがとうgary！
Master guitar player, soulful to the bone singer. Sincerely missed.
You don’t hear many Gary copycats because his playing was and still is too fucking good for people to wrap their fingers around. Man was a true genius.
Man, in my opinion only Gary and SRV played with this amount of intensity consistently. Passion and fire. Impressive.
Gary is buried near me. Been a couple of times to pay my respects
I was privileged enough to see Gary with Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II and solo. For me he was the greatest guitarist. Thanks for the music, Gary. Thanks for posting.
At last - somebody else who like me actually saw different incarnations of Gary. So much, much more than a blues man. Rock/Fusion and even a gig with Andrew Lloyd Webber! Fantastic musicality throughout. George Harrison and Greg Lake also saw him as the greatest
Today (6 February 2021) marks the 10th year since the legend left us - but his legacy will live on through his timeless music - RIP 🙏
Gary, we all still got the Blues since you left!
Even at the last .....simply the best guitarist that has ever played !!....There will NEVER be another player with the skill and passion he had !!....
The death of Gary was one of the most horrible days in music history...
He wasn't black, though, so he didn't really matter.
Still so many Gary fans here even in 2019 !! Fantastic!
Yesss, Gary Moore forever!!!🎸
he has more fans now than before his death.
British man, British amp, American guitar, American music...rock and roll, and blues, proves that Americans and Britons shall always be blood brothers. We may disagree on how to speak English, but when it comes to blues and rock, there is no disagreement between us.
Irish
I discovered that gem of a bluesman only a few months ago. He brings me goosebumps, and sometimes tears, with his soul and passion almost every time I hear his music. Rest in peace, Gary.
As an Irishman really didn’t appreciate this man enough when he was alive. An absolute icon on guitar. For my money up there with the absolute elite.
As good a anyone that ever played
100% correct.
let's not forget rory gallagher too, mon the Irish
He is definitely in the Pantheon.
Fantastic memory of one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Thanks for sharing.
Gary Moore is the master...no doubt!! He forgot more than most guitarists can imagine!! Miss you brother
Gary Moore's playing was completely phenomenal and yet so many younger guitarists haven't heard of him when you mention him in passing... Possibly one of the most under rated players for what he could do with his guitar! Gary, you're missed by many! RIP!
Paul Simmons His not the slightest underated anyone that knows anything about guitar playing knows that Gary was among the 5 best rock/blues guitarists off all time and thats all that matters and a lot off people that call him underated maybe dont know that he sold like 20 mil albums thats not underated.And this "last gig"is his best sound and playing ever incredible stuff!
1 of these underrated virtuosos by music media?
One of the greatest guitarists of the 20th century. RIP Gary Moore.
A staggering musician , raw bollocks and soul . Vibrato in a world of its own . God bless you Gary x
I loved Gary's direction right before his passing... his tone sweetened a little and matured, but it was still aggressive any angry. Such a shame he passed....
Wow. I miss you so much, Gary. I've got tears in my eyes.
Love many guitarist like Hendritx, SRV, Satriani, Van Halen, Bonamasa, Blackmore, Clapton, Knopfler, Gilmore, Gilbert, Paco de Lucía, Emmanuel, Joscho Stephan... but above all it is Mr Gary Moore. He plays directly to my heart, his fierce style, his power, his control, his vibrato, his bends were out of this world. Underrated like hell, it makes me liking him even more.
I totally agree , the best of the best, I miss him every day.
I'm proud to say that Gary Moore's last gig was actually in the Ranelagh pub in Brighton with my Dad and me. My dad on guitar and vocals and myself on Cajon, as I was inbetween touring with Candela Trio , No bassist but it still rocked.
I went for a pee in the break and there was some young guy in the toilet ringing someone else telling them he'd never been to a live gig before and he was blown away by it. I felt like turning around and saying to him do you know those guys are up there..... I kept the moment for myself 😂
I play Gary's music almost every day I miss the guy so much. He enriched my life and continues to do so through his amazing talent. So many have said it already but he was the greatest guitarist that I ever heard or saw play. Gary could play anything any style who else can claim that. Nobody ! When I'm happy or sad I turn to my friend Gary Moore and he never lets me down. He takes me to a different place where the Sun always shines. Love you Man. RIP Gary.
awesome..keep playing ...him and stevie are my favorites. love the sound of their guitars.
i miss really gary moore.
gary takes me to a nice place after a hard days work
Technically, and emotionally, a master player without equal. Made my day to have spotted this. RIP Gary!
I discovered Gary in my late teens, I’m 56 now and have been a fan all these years. Living in a rural area far from any big venues I rarely see any big name musicians. I wish I could have seen Gary live. Thanks for sharing this.
Sad he didn't have the time to leave an even bigger legacy. But I'm sure he has enjoyed the ride while it lasted, and gosh, he leaves quite a treasure trove of gems behind him. Super professional, super dedicated musician. Hats off to the man with the golden hands....
He was the very best I’ve ever seen, he had everything. still miss you Gary hope your still playing in heaven RIP
Gary was in so much pain here it’s unreal he could go up on stage and perform he was the type of guy never to let ppl down it’s sad he’s gone before his time may he rest in the peace he deserves… Ireland’s produced many a saints and sinners he’s one of the saints!
In so much pain? I thought he drank so much after the gig that his poor old heart gave out, excess. Forgive me if I am wrong here.
I was at that gig, right at the very front just a few feet away from the great man. What a powerhouse. What a great player. What a privilege to see the master close up. It was so loud that my ears are still ringing... Top man.
I now own the 59 Les Paul (Frankfurt) he played at the gig!!!
@@chrisghazilian6994 Wow, I hope it's being played and enjoyed!
Envious me? Never 😅😅.
@@chrisghazilian6994
Get the Hell outta here with that B.S.!
this video's acoustics actually captures that feeling: the punishing volume/ small club experience. Been there a few times. (mostly metal genre.. although did catch Son Seals around 1990)
He was one of those guitar players who could tell a story with his guitar, he was incredible, beyond amazing and his music will definitely live on. What a legend, a virtuoso, I could go on and on, thanks for sharing your music! RIP Mr. Moore...🎶
I got to see him once in Tokyo on his last tour. Greatest guitarist I ever saw live and that includes Michael Schenker and Yngwie Malmsteen. Unbelievable tone live. RIP Gary you did well!
Gary I miss you so much. Still gutted that you are not here. However, your skill will live on, and the Gary Army will keep you alive forever. RIP you wonderful maestro.
Gary was a Godsend on the guitar. He had a rare emotional intensity mixed with technical prowess you rarely see.
Eric Clapton called SRV an “open channel” - the power and music came from above and flowed straight through him. Gary was also an open channel IMHO.
He had such a tremendous effect on my playing, transforming me from a shredder with lightning scales and sweeps that sounded like video game music into looking at music differently - melody, dynamics and emotion. You are missed Gary. ❤️🎸
7:41: A refreshing drink and a comfortable front row seat during a fantastic show of a legendary guitarist... Heaven on Earth sometimes IS within reach !
Best all round guitarist the world has ever seen.
You're almost certainly not wrong there old bean.
A finer all round guitarist I've yet to see.
@@martinn6564 I was fortunate enough to see him play Cardiff back in '09 - amazing.
Nah not true at all.
@@hesch-tag All a matter of opinion
@@cymro6537 True so say you think he is the best.
I was lucky to see him live twice on one occasion I was two or three feet from his amp and my hearing was gone for a least three or four days but it was worth every penny RIP the maestro that was Mr. Gary Moore🙏.
Gary Moore was not a pretty face, but he was one of the most beautiful guitar players who ever stood on a stage. Hell of a singer too. Brilliant, committed, and always real.
He was all that AND a pretty face to me...
Such a rare breed. The man maintained his fire and passion right up until the end. And only kept getting better with chops that would keep up with any shredder. And OMFG that tone that could either lull a baby to sleep or tear your head off using only his hands and the controls on the guitar.
Master of the "Paul" OMG; RIP
R.I.P Gary Moore. My favorite guitarist in the world!
Einer meiner Gitarren Helden . So schade dass er nicht mehr bei uns ist .
That’s some smokin playing. A true master. R.I.P
No one will replace Gary Moore. Simply awesome. RIP GM
Correct my friend
Dude Justin Bieber plays guitar now, there is hope
What a huge and sad loss. Best blues-rocker ever.
I will never forget going to see Gary & The Midnight Blues Band at the Apollo in Manchester in the 80's, he blew me away, it was a privilege to be there, and i know i will never see another Guitarist as good as Gary ever again. R.I.P.
... Yet with all that talent, he came across as an extremely humble man in interviews.
I would've loved to spend a day with him just to see how he was outside of a concert
im crying now.....lost that great man way to soon :(
R.I.P Gary, You're Still The Best...💯💔🙏
This guy left a great big hole in the rock and blues community... thank you for all the memories Gary
There will never be another guitar player like Gary Moore!The best that has ever lived and his sound is insane!He makes every other guitar player sound like beginners Van halen and everybody else!If Hendrix ever had heard this i dont think that he would ever pick up a guitar again whats the point?When Gary plays he make eveyone else look like fools.Such a shame that he loved the booze to much thats really what killed him his heart couldnt take the abuse anymore.
Went way too soon, your guitar playing had so much soul in it, you gave your heart out on that stage each performance, there will only ever be one Gary Moore
Faces melted. Goodnight! RIP Gary Moore. A complete inspiration for all future guitarists...
Such emotion, brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Gary for the blues and rest in peace.
In my mind, Gary was the best! RIP Gary! You were taken from us way too early!
We miss you!
listen to that solo of Still Got the Blues , that is perfectly awesome , nobody can play like him and never will. RIP
An icon among guitar heroes. No musician can pass him by. We bow to his art and learn from him.
Thank you Gary.
What I would not give to have just one percent of his talent.
I have played guitar since 1964.
I was never within light-years of Mr. Moore.
So sad that he is gone. R.I.P., Gary...
Very few do, there are a zillion speed guitarists on YT and none of them come close to Gary...
Such a massive influence on my playing. Cheers, Gary.
His guitar is so loud in the mix I fucking love it 😍
What an amazing performance as is everything he does and there will never be another one like him to ever take his place. Thank you for posting!
listening to this master as a young falla growing up such a loss to the guitar fraternity....just beautiful music! Thankyou for posting this footage great memories..Ur .never forgotten Gary!
The best way to have seen him live - up close and personal in a small venue.
As Albert King once said of Gary..."His fingers is the wildest things"...Albert was right. Gary was one of those special musicians who could make what was in his heart be expressed in his music and he graciously shared his gift with all of us. Another musical treasure lost but most definitely not forgotten.
8.41, when he flips the toggle to treble! Gets me every time.
RIP Gary.
I only had the pleasure of seeing him once back in '87 on the Wild Frontier tour. He was fabulous as always. I cried the day he died. Deaths outside family members don't hit me like that, but Gary was just special. Such a loss. Thank you for posting this. RIP, Gary.
That was right before the 1990 gig with
Albert King and Collins
Wouldn't have minded seeing that in person. Seen the video. Genius of course.
His dynamic and vibrato on guitar is so great, so expressive. RIP Gary Moore
I have seen tons of performances with Gary Moore, and the irony being, is this has to be one of the best. His playing was absolutely flawless and incredible here. I say it's ironic, since he had been playing for decades, we, as guitarists normally slow down with age, but puts on one of the best performances of his life... right before he dies!
Joe Mama are you THE JOE Mama?
He was a wonderful guitarist and undoubtedly the best that I've ever heard to be honest. He was not only technically brilliant but his melodies reach into the depth of ones soul. A considerable number of guitarists just produce meaningless unmelodious noise. Why these other guitarists are given so much credence, baffles me. I cant understand it at all. Gary's death is a loss to the world of virtuoso guitar music. He cant be replaced again, ever.
Well said
It really is truly sad that he is no longer with us, to produce more beautiful and memorising music. If there is a heaven I look forward to meeting him and saying what an absolute legend he is. Rest in peace.
Kalum George Tocher I agree but unfortunately my friend there is no heaven, that is just made up bullshit that weak minded fools want to believe, it's very easy to take money from people when you tell them what they want to hear.
thehomefront To be honest mate I completely agree with you about that heaven thing. I guess I was just trying to be nice.
I did think that mate.
do you play guitar?
thehomefront Yes I do my good sir 😊
Kalum George Tocher nice one, if I could play like any guitar player, Gary moore it would be, I love the power and attack he has, a no nonsense approach, pure grit and passion, making every note sound good, shit I've got a long way to go.
Got to meet Gary at Glasgow barrowlands in 2000 was brilliant ...influenced my whole musical life a hero....Rest in peace Gary mate
We love you Gary, one of 5 best rock guitarist in the world!
Thanks for posting that, he was a beast of a player yet so in control of everything. Dont think there was any dust on the floor after that gig.
My favourite guitarist ever. I was so,so gutted when he died. An amazing guitarist. Thanks for this
we love you Gary ! the sky is crying ! RIP 🎸
Gary felt every note he played , What a guitar player, The real deal. I just dont have the words. Up there with Clapton, SRV, AND ANYONE ELSE YOU CAN THINK OF.
his friend Rory Gallagher. they are together in heaven now and can play and sing together. two fantastic musicians, vocalists and songwriters. RIP. those two Irishmen are my two favorite guitarists. ❤️🌟🍀🎼🍀
One of the greatest guitarists of all time. Thankfully saw him before he died.
Me too, buddy, agreed on all counts.
Thank you to who ever shared this !!!
+Eva Love ...your welcome!
Simply just the greatest guitarist to ever grace us with his incredible passion and feel, makes a les paul cry like no other! Rip gary, your music will forever live on and will be forever in our hearts.
Discovered his music after his death, hate it that never got to see him live :(
I Really feel you're pain buddy! someone put him on the jukebox at the place I worked and i was instantly wanting to go see him and I was devastated when they said he wasn't with us anymore.
Gary Moore could play all the fast, showy licks, but he also had a great sense of melody and a real feeling for the music. He composed some of the most beautiful solos ever played on a Les Paul. Depending on what day it is, either he or Michael Bloomfield would be my favorite electric guitarist ever.
I saw gary a few times, through his change in music, still mesmerised me, but he never looked “settled” with his life, just seemed lonely, i think he knew this gig would be one of his last, you can feel it. I miss you so much man. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Sort of the vibe I get from watching Phil sometimes. The Apex of Talents but in the grand scheme of things greatly underappreciated.
One of my favourite guitarists along with Rory Gallagher Stevie ray Vaughn and Jeff Healey all the best guitarists gone far too soon wish I'd been there to see this concert Gary brilliant as usual what a loss to the guitar world so very very sad loved his guitar playing sad when I heard he died still makes me sad today rest in peace u guitar genius
I remember when I stumbled upon this very video. A few years back I was going through a phase where I was super impressed by technical proficiency one can achieve on guitar, and once I heard the solos on "Pretty Woman", I was blown away and started digging deeper into Gary's music. Little did I know that this footage of Gary's last concert would kickstart my love for his music, and ultimately discovering that apart from insane chops, he poured all of his soul into the music, and his feeling of the blues is really unmatched. He perfectly combined the technical aspect with emotional, without comprising one or the other. What a player!
12 years. Feels like forever.
RIP Bob, always missed, never forgotten.
this makes me cry. what a loss.
Absolutely my FAVORITE guitarist of ALL time...God Bless you Gary !!!
... and rest in peace .
...one of the greatest musicians of all times! I miss him.
A pure genius at work. No one better before or after. RIP Gary Moore.
I’m the big bald bloke about 6 feet in front of the Legend. I couldn’t believe my luck when we got there of how close we were. No one comes close to his rock and blues guitar playing for me
Lucky you.....God Bless.....Heavenly night....
Only a few Jhonny winter,Hendrix that’s about it lol
Wow, I can only imagine how fantastic it must have been to stand so close. I see you play guitar looking at your avatar. Any idea about the Les Pauls he played that night? 58 reissue or 59? Also, did you happen to see his pedalboard?
What a great show 🙌
He started with an explorer then used a mixture of Les Paul's through the gig - all of the Les Paul's sounded fantastic. I don't actually remember his board at all - I'm not sure there was much to it.
I wish I'd paid more attention - also not sure which models of LP (sorry) - you just think these people will be around forever, but no one really comes close in his genre.
I do love Ian Bairnson's playing and tone though.
Ps : I play mostly a 59 VOS R9 and love it
I am shaken...Sometimes I wonder if Gary Moore was even human.... The most expressive guitarist I have ever heard...RIP
You only have few musicians who stand out as geniuses.Gary was one of them. Rest in peace man!
Thank You Gary Moore for Playing, So Effortlessly" The Blues" like Only You Can Play...The Line 6 Helix...Let's me Sound as It Was You... Thank You, also Line 6, Presonus Live Studio 16.0.2 & Gibson & Ibanez Guitars...Seymour Duncan, Antiquity P/ups...All Put Our Gary Moore, Right in My Living Room. The Blues Lives On Forever...I Still Play the Blues"For You"...
R.I.P Gary. One of my guitarheroes since I was a kid, and still is.....Respect from me, a 51 year old man today.
He kept his very high standards to the end. Bravo! Not many from his era can still wail like this.