In a career dating back to the 1960s he has played with bands including Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II, Greg Lake and Skid Row as well as having a successful solo career.
Moore started performing from a young age and got his first good guitar at the age of 14. In a career lasting over 30 years he has demonstrated that he is a fine musician, and his unique style of playing has adapted to very different music genres, including jazz rock jazz, blues, electric blues, hard rock, celtic rock and heavy metal.
One of his most famous non-blues records is Wild Frontier, his first studio album after a trip back to his native Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1985, this album has several songs about Ireland and even the music itself is steeped in Celtic roots. The title track was intended to be sung by Phil Lynott, however Lynott's death in January 1986 prevented that. The album is dedicated to Lynott's memory, with the words "For Philip" on the rear cover.
Wild Frontier contains the hit "Over the Hills and Far Away", which reached #20 in the UK as well as a cover of the Australian band The Easybeats' hit of the middle of the 1960s, "Friday on My Mind". The Max Middleton-penned "The Loner" was originally recorded by Cozy Powell for his Over the Top album in 1979 (which Moore did perform on, albeit not on Powell's recording of "The Loner"), but was substantially altered by Moore for his own recording, thus he was credited as a co-writer.
For blues fans, Moore's best recorded, live performance on video is "LIVE BLUES" recorded in a small night club in London and was released in 1992 on VHS. It is now available on DVD as well. "LIVE BLUES" also features two songs with B.B. King appearing on stage with Moore. "The Thrill Is Gone" on this recording is probably the best version of this, complete with More's Midnight Horns, female backup singers and dueling guitars. Many of Moore's standard songs are on this 90 minute show and were mixed better than most of the studio versions of the same tunes for a very rich and full sound. Even Moore's voice sounds better than it usually does in the studio. Moore did not seem interested in touring the United States.
Connection with Peter Green
According to numerous interviews he has given to guitar magazines, he was the protege of British Blues pioneer Peter Green, whom he had always admired ever since the Bluesbreakers days. When Green quit Fleetwood Mac and the entire music scene, he sold his famous nasal-sounding 1959 Gibson Les Paul to Moore for the same price that Moore had managed to sell his then guitar (a Gibson SG) for. The nasal sound of the neck pickup on Green's guitar was not, as used to be believed, the result of the pickup having been turned backwards, but instead its two coils had been - perhaps accidentally - reconnected in parallel and out of phase, as per the "in between" positions of a Fender Stratocaster. Moore has used this guitar in the recordings of some songs of his albums Still Got The Blues, After Hours and Blues For Greeny. Green and Moore also reportedly had a disagreement regarding what guitar the former was playing in the song "Albatross". Moore insists it was the Les Paul, because the guitar tone was particularly warm and rich in the bass, while Peter Green maintains he was using a Strat, as the vibrato in that song was not finger vibrato, but subtle tremolo arm vibrato. Up to the day of his death, Green and Moore remained good friends.
Guitars used
Over the years Gary has used numerous guitars. These include: Peter Green's 1959 Gibson Les Paul, Peter Green's 1961 Fender Stratocaster and 1950s Gibson Les Paul Junior. He has also used guitars from Charvel, Ibanez, Hamer, Jackson and Heritage. Amplification has generally come from Marshall, though Soldanos and Fender have also been used, as well as transistor-driven Dean Markley units (especially in the studio). He also has used numerous effects over the years. these include; Delay units such as the Echoplex, Overdrive/Booster units such as the Boss DS-1, Ibanez Tubescreamer variants, Marshall Bluesbreaker and Guv'nor pedals as well as Wah-Wah pedals such as the Vox Wah. He appears nowadays to favour Gibson and Fender Guitars through Marshall amps with any of the above Overdrive pedals and Wah pedals to make his sound.
Solo career
In 1973 he released his first solo album as the Gary Moore Band. In 1979 his solo career started again with help from Phil Lynott, the combination of Gary's blues based guitar and Phil's voice produced "Parisenne Walkways" which reached the UK Top Ten in April 1979 and the no.2 album 'Black Rose'. After a series of powerful rock records Gary returned to blues music with Still Got the Blues, with contributions from B. B. King, Albert King and Albert Collins the album was well received by fans and a huge success. Gary stayed with the blues format until 1997 when he decided to experiment with modern dance beats in Dark Days In Paradise; this left many fans as well as the music press confused. Back to the Blues saw Gary return to the tried and tested blues format.
Albums
* Grinding Stone, 1973
* Parisienne Walkways, 1977
* Back on the Streets, 1978
* Corridors of Power, 1982
* Live at the Marquee, 1983
* Rockin' Every Night - Live in Japan, 1983
* Victims of the Future, 1983
* Dirty Fingers, 1984
* We Want Moore, 1984
* Run for Cover, 1985
* Wild Frontier, 1987
* After the War, 1989
* Still Got the Blues, 1990
* After Hours, 1992
* Blues Alive, 1993
* Ballads & Blues 1982-1994, 1994
* Blues For Greeny, 1995
* Dark Days in Paradise, 1997
* Out in the Fields - The Very Best of Part 1, 1998
* Blood of Emeralds - The Very Best of Part 2, 1999
* A Different Beat, 1999
* Back to the Blues, 2001
* Power Of The Blues, 2004
* Old New Ballads Blues, 2006
* Close As You Get, 2007
* Bad For You Baby, 2008
Singles
* Parisienne Walkways
* Out in the Fields
* Empty Rooms
* Wild Frontier
* Still Got the Blues
The Future (2005-present)
Later on in 2006, Gary will support BB King on his 'Farewell UK Tour'. It unfortunately did not lead to a tour of the United States with BB King.
The studio album entitled 'Old New Ballads Blues' was a follow up of 2004's 'Power of the Blues' and it featured new material as well as new versions of fan favourites 'Midnight Blues' and 'All your Love'
Gary Moore has also sold his Les Paul that was given to him by Peter Green to a private owner.
On February 6th 2011, he died from a heart attack in his sleep while on holiday in Spain.
External links
* The Official Gary Moore World Wide Website: http://www.gary-moore.com/
* The Lord Of The Strings - World Wide Gary Moore Fansite: http://www.garymoore.hu/eng.htm Thanks for the music.
Fanatical Fascists
Gary Moore Lyrics
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Playin' across the nation.
Just don't care, they just don't care.
They'll eat your heart out
Before you start out.
Just don't care, they just don't care.
Every dog will have its own way.
Every dog will have its new day.
Just don't care, just don't care.
Fanatical fascists with Italian mustaches
Just don't care, they just don't care.
They'll beat your brains in
So stop your complainin'.
Just don't care, they just don't care.
Your heart is leaning to the left,
But your hand in your pocket
It leads you to the right.
Your heart is leaning to the left,
But the fight is tonight.
(The fight's tonight.)
Oh-no-no, oh-no-no.
Oh-no-no, oh-no-no.
Oh-no-no, oh-no-no.
Oh-no-no-no-no-no (oh-no-no, oh-no-no).
They just don't care, just don't care.
(Just don't) just don't care.
(Just don't) said they just don't care.
(Just don't) just don't care.
(Just don't) just don't care.
(Just don't.)
(Just don't.)
(Just don't.)
(Just don't.)
(Just don't) just don't care.
(Just don't) just don't care.
(Just don't) I said they just don't care.
(Just dont't).
The lyrics of Gary Moore's "Fanatical Fascists" describe a new sensation spreading across the nation that involves people who simply don't care about anything. They are portrayed as heartless predators who will eat your heart out before you even have a chance to start out. The song suggests that these fanatical fascists have little regard for the old ways and traditions, and they are focused on bringing in new ways of thinking and doing things. The chorus repeats the phrase "just don't care," driving home the point that these people are indifferent to the consequences of their actions.
The song includes references to Italian mustaches, suggesting the fanatical fascists are perhaps fascist Italians. The second verse asserts that the fight is tonight, further evoking imagery of violence and fierce antagonism. Some interpret the lyrics as a protest against the rise of far-right ideologies in Europe and their destructive potential. They may also be seen as a broader critique of apathy and indifference in society. Overall, the song conveys a sense of frustration and helplessness in the face of a dangerous movement.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a new sensation
Playin' across the nation.
There is a new and captivating phenomenon happening all around the country.
Just don't care, they just don't care.
They'll eat your heart out
Before you start out.
The people behind this phenomenon lack concern and empathy for others and will destroy your spirit before you even begin to challenge them.
Every dog will have its own way.
Throw out the old, bring in the new, they say.
Every dog will have its new day.
Just don't care, just don't care.
Those in charge believe that everyone is entitled to their own opinion and way of doing things, and encourage replacing what's been done in the past with new ideas. However, they do not care about the consequences of these changes.
Fanatical fascists with Italian mustaches
Just don't care, they just don't care.
They'll beat your brains in
So stop your complainin'.
Just don't care, they just don't care.
The leaders of this movement are extreme and passionate about their beliefs, and have a disregard for the well-being of others. They will use violence to silence any opposition and are not open to hearing differing opinions.
Your heart is leaning to the left,
But your hand in your pocket
It leads you to the right.
Your heart is leaning to the left,
But the fight is tonight.
(The fight's tonight.)
You may feel like your beliefs align with the political left, but your actions and materialistic desires are pushing you towards the right. Despite this inner conflict, a conflict with those in power is imminent and cannot be avoided.
Oh-no-no, oh-no-no.
Oh-no-no, oh-no-no.
Oh-no-no, oh-no-no.
Oh-no-no-no-no-no (oh-no-no, oh-no-no).
This repeating sound could signify either a sense of impending danger or a rallying cry.
Just don't care, just don't care.
(Just don't) just don't care.
(Just don't) said they just don't care.
(Just don't) just don't care.
(Just don't) just don't care.
The individuals responsible for the phenomenon are highlighted once again to truly showcase their calloused and indifferent mindset towards those affected by them.
(Just don't.)
(Just don't.)
(Just don't.)
(Just don't.)
A simple and declarative repetition of refusing/rejecting (it's unclear what specifically).
(Just don't) just don't care.
(Just don't) just don't care.
(Just don't) I said they just don't care.
(Just dont't).
One more stanza emphasizing the leaders' self-centered and uncaring attitude.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT
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Juan Antonio Vergara Martinez
grandes y únicos Phil& Gary.... que pronto nos dejásteis.
FreedomZealot
The instrumental bridge after the first verse is a direct lift from "With Love" from "Black Rose." Of course, Lynott wrote both of those songs, so it's "style," rather than plagiarism. :-)
Michael Junior Møller
I think this one is earlier than With Love,so it might be the other way round :o)
Bob Olsen
FreedomZealot Was just thinking the same thing good observation.
vijay seedarsan
Ya whoooo no wonder the punks loved em 👊🏾
June Decritual
It's so punk! WOOHOO!!!!! Lovin' Gary and Phil right now. RIP!!!!
youtu.be/8Yqru5UXWGY (No Doubt Ex-Girlfriend)
Nils Weber
This song perfectly describes Bill Gates
Kevin James
Gaz duz punk!