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Irish musician Gary Moore, famous for his work with Skid Row and Thin Lizzy as well as his solo career, during a portrait shoot for Guitarist Magazine/Future via Getty Images, November 20, 2008,
Watch Gary Moore’s Stunning “So Many Roads” Performance with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

Video Strapped with a Les Paul, the Irish guitarist defines the sound of blues rock

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Gary Moore performs in London in 1973.
Watch Gary Moore Shred the Blues

By Guitar Player Staff Published

Video The late bluesman from Belfast demonstrates his world-class technique and explains what makes a great electric guitar

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Gary Moore performs onstage at the Hammersmith Apollo on May 2, 2009 in London
"I've Tried to Get a Modern, Less High-Gain Version of that Natural Sound that Clapton Had in the ’60s": Gary Moore Details His Latter-Day Guitar Rig

By Guitar Player Staff Published

In this candid 2009 GP interview, the late guitar legend discusses how the sounds of Clapton, Peter Green, Albert Collins – and his own hard-rocking touch – shaped his setup.

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Larry McCray
After 20 Years in the Wilderness, Larry McCray Returns in Style With 'Blues Without You'

By Mark McStea Published

Thanks to a restart and a new album his future looks brighter than ever.

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Peter Green (right) and bassist John McVie, of British rock group Fleetwood Mac, rehearsing at the Royal Albert Hall, London, 22nd April 1969.
The Extraordinary Les Paul Lineage of Peter Green, Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett

By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff Published

The torch of 'Greeny' has been handed to guitar luminaries since 1959.

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Mike Bloomfield playing 'Burst
Listen to Mike Bloomfield’s Powerful ‘Burst-Fueled Electric Blues from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival

By Rod Brakes Published

Video Remembering the late, great guitarist on the anniversary of his passing.

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Gary Moore live at Kosei Nenkin Hall, Tokyo, January 24, 1983
Watch Gary Moore in 1983 Introducing the Guitar World to the Pedalboard Concept

By Rod Brakes Published

Video The Irish blues-rock master takes us on a quick tour of his Boss floor rig.

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Stevie Ray Vaughan performing at First City in New York City on July 7, 1983.
Blues Turnarounds (Part 2)

By Phil Capone Published

How to play soulful, harmonically effective melodies over the last four bars of a blues progression in the styles of the genre’s greatest players.

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VH1 Photo of Gary MOORE and Peter GREEN, Peter Green & Gary Moore
Watch Gary Moore ‘Burst onto the Scene with Peter Green’s ‘Greeny’ Gibson Les Paul Standard

By Rod Brakes Published

VIDEO Hear the mythical ‘Burst in action in this knockout performance featuring a classic rock all-star line-up.

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Eddie Van Halen (left) and Gary Moore
Gary Moore Once Left a Van Halen Gig Early to Learn Eddie's Tapping Technique

By Jackson Maxwell Published

In an excerpt from Paul Brannigan's upcoming Eddie Van Halen biography, Scott Gorham relays how he and his fellow Thin Lizzy guitarist were left slack-jawed by EVH at a '78 gig.

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