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Gary Moore is acknowledged as one of the finest musicians that the British Isles has ever produced. In a career that dates back to the 1960s, there are few musical genres that he has not turned his adroit musical hand to, and has graced the line-ups ever several notable rock bands, Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II and Skid Row to name but three.
Gary Moore was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on April 4th
1952. Like many others, he was turned on to rock and roll first through hearing Elvis Presley, and then via The Beatles. Seeing the likes of Jimi Hendrix and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers in his hometown in the mid-60s opened up to him the rich world of The Blues. Hearing the art of the Blues guitar performed by such lauded exponents as Peter Green fired Moore's nascent talent, and it wasn't long before he was being hailed as a teen musical prodigy. Indeed, it was Green himself who helped foster Moore's career, a debt that was repaid handsomely when Gary cut his warm and heartfelt tribute to his mentor, the 'Blues For Greeny' album, released in 1995.
Gary's first band of note, the power trio Skid Row, secured a record deal with the CBS label in 1970. By this time, Gary had moved to Dublin, and befriended Phil Lynott, who filled the vocal role with Skid Row until shortly before the CBS deal was signed. Gary cut three albums with the band, and toured the USA supporting The Allman Brothers Band, and Mountain amongst others, before he split Skid Row to embark on a solo career. This proved short-lived, as Gary was soon to reunite with Phil Lynott as replacement for Eric Bell in the Thin Lizzy line-up. Although he was in the band for a relatively brief tenure, he would rejoin their ranks following the departure of Brian Robertson in 1977, and again, finally, for the 'Black Rose' tour in 1978.
In 1979, Gary's solo career began in earnest with the evocative hit single, 'Parisienne Walkways', which pitched Gary's tasteful, blues-soaked lead guitar with a moody Phil Lynott guest vocal. The single reached the UK Top Ten in April of that year, and the subsequent album, 'Back On The Streets' was similarly well received. The late 1970s and early 80s were characterised by Gary's restless search for the best musical settings for his talents; a reunion with Phil Lynott produced the powerful 'Out In The Fields' hit single (1985). He explored his Celtic roots on the album 'Wild Frontier' (1987), but it was with the 1990 album, 'Still Got The Blues', that Gary arrived at a rich musical vein within which his creativity could flow freely. This and its successor, 'After Hours' saw cameo appearances from the likes of such Blues guitar greats as Albert King, BB King, and Albert Collins, and it is a testament to Gary's own remarkable talents that he more than held his own amongst such august company. In 1994, Gary worked alongside Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce in the band BBM, cutting one accomplished album, before resuming his solo career.
The, 'Back To The Blues' (2001) album saw this consummately talented musician revisit The Blues with renewed vigor and determination, after the more experimental 'Dark Days In Paradise' (1997) and 'A Different Beat' (1999) albums. A ten-track collection that mixes excellent Moore originals with gritty and intense covers of standards such as 'Stormy Monday', 'You Upset Me Baby' and 'I Ain't Got You', the album is nothing less than a resounding return to form. Gary effortlessly mixes and matches contrasting styles within the idiom whilst displaying awesome feel for the music and dazzling technique. 'Back To The Blues' swings and rocks, and shows Gary Moore to be a True Keeper of the Blues Flame.
But, in the tradition of keeping his fans and critics guessing, 2002 saw Gary Moore crashing back onto the music scene with what has to be his heaviest collection of songs to date, once again forcing people to reassess any opinions and preconceptions they may have of him. That time round though, Moore had decided to share the limelight, joining forces with ex-Skunk Anansie bassist Cass Lewis and Primal Scream drummer Darrin Mooney to form "Scars", a true power trio in every respect. The "Scars" album was completed in early 2002 and that line-up, then went on to record the "Live at the Monsters of Rock" 2003 live CD and DVD, which featured the band's set as performed on two separate nights on the UK Tour of the same name in May 2003. That live set encompassed a diverse range of material, from across Gary's playing career.
2004, saw possibly the rawest album yet from Gary Moore, "Power of the Blues". The 10-track set, recorded mostly live in the studio, ranged from the hard rock/blues of the title track, via the upbeat swing of "Can't find my baby", to the haunting "Torn Inside".
Taking time out in August of last year, for a brief reunion with some of his old Thin Lizzy pals, for a one off concert in Dublin. The evening was filmed for a 2006 DVD release. “Gary Moore and Friends, One Night in Dublin, A Tribute to Phil Lynott” (for UK release March 27th, 2006).
Gary’s new album “Old New Ballads Blues” (for UK release April 24th, 2006), features 5 new original songs, including the up tempo “Ain’t Nobody”, the poignant ballad “Gonna rain today”, the country influenced “No reason to cry” and the driving instrumental “Cut it out”.
Also included are rerecorded versions of the classic “Midnight Blues”, which originally appeared on Gary’s multi million selling, 1990 album “Still Got The Blues”, Otis Rush’s “All your Love”, which was the song which turned Gary onto the blues, when he first heard it on the Bluesbreakers ”Beano” album, in 1966 and blistering covers of Willie Dixon’s “You know my love” and Elmore James’s “Done somebody wrong”.
Beginning on the 29th of March 2006, Gary will accompany BB King on the blues legend’s farewell UK arena tour.
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- Definitive Montreux 2DVD/CD
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Eagle Brings The Best Of Irish Blues-Rock
GARY MOORE: DEFINITIVE MONTREUX
~2DVD/CD Set Released February 23, 2010~
New York, NY (January 19, 2010)—Eagle Rock is the hub for capturing spectacular sets at the Montreux Jazz Festival and bringing them to the home entertainment market. On February 23, they will deliver another helping of Gary Moore when the Definitive Montreux 2DVD/CD set hits stores [Pre-book order date January 29, MSRP $34.98].
Not long after the release of Essential Montreux, the 5CD set released in July 2009, Eagle is ensuring that Gary Moore fans get the ultimate live Montreux experience. Jam-packing four hours of music into this pristine package, this 2DVD/CD set extracts highlights from 5 concerts, ranging from 1990 to 2001. Prominently displaying his unmatched guitar style, mastery in both rock and blues, and his straight-from-the-soul stage prowess, Definitive Montreux features classic hits such as “Parisienne Walkways,” “Still Got The Blues,” “Out In The Fields,” and “The Stumble.”
Arguably one of the best rock and blues guitarists to come out of Ireland, Gary Moore, mentored by Peter Green, studied the likes of John Mayall, Jimi Hendrix, and Elvis to develop his versatile sound. He did time with Colosseum II, Skid Row, and the legendary Thin Lizzy before establishing his successful solo career in the 80s with his wailin’ brand of rockin’ blues. He eventually developed a solid relationship with the celebrated jazz festival. As evidenced by Definitive Montreux, Gary Moore and Montreux are truly a perfect pair, and the Swiss festival is the perfect stage to showcase Moore’s unparalleled talent.
Eagle Rock Entertainment is an international media production and distribution company operating across audiovisual entertainment programming. Eagle Rock Entertainment works directly alongside talent to produce the highest quality programming output covering film, general entertainment and musical performance. Eagle Rock Entertainment has offices based in London, New York, Germany, France & Toronto.
For more information regarding this and other Eagle Rock Entertainment releases, contact Carol Kaye at Carol@Kayosproductions.com.
Track Listing:
Disc #1:
1990:
1.) Midnight Blues
2.) Texas Strut
3.) Moving On
4.) Cold Cold Feeling
5.) Stop Messing Around
6.) The Blues Is Alright
7.) The Messiah Will Come Again
1995:
1.) If You Be My Baby
2.) Long Grey Mare
3.) Merry-Go-Round
4.) The Stumble
5.) You Don’t Love Me
6.) Key To Love
7.) All Your Love
8.) Still Got The Blues
9.) Since I Met You Baby
10.) The Sky Is Crying
11.) Jumping At Shadows
Disc #2
1997:
1.) One Fine Day
2.) Cold Wind Blows
3.) I’ve Found My Love In You
4.) Always There For You
5.) Business As Usual
6.) Out In The Fields
1999:
1.) Pretty Woman
2.) Need Your Love So Bad
3.) Tore Down
4.) I Loved Another Woman
5.) Too Tired
6.) Further On Up The Road
7.) Parisienne Walkways
2001:
1.) You Upset Me Baby
2.) Cold Black Night
3.) Stormy Monday
4.) Walking By Myself
5.) How Many Lies
6.) Fire
7.) Enough Of The Blues
8.) The Prophet
CD Track Listing:
1.) Midnight Blues
2.) Moving On
3.) All Your Love
4.) Still Got The Blues
5.) Out In The Fields
6.) Over The Hills And Far Away
7.) Oh Pretty Woman
8.) Too Tired
9.) Parisienne Walkways
10.) Stormy Monday
11.) Walking By Myself
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