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ALEX SKOLNICK: GARY MOORE 'Didn't Need Trends, Gimmicks Or Image, Just Pure Tone And Soul'

February 7, 2011

TESTAMENT's Alex Skolnick has posted the following message on Twitter regarding the passing of legendary guitarist Gary Moore:

"RIP, Gary Moore. Brilliant guitarist, not the most household name but one who didn't need trends, gimmicks or image, just pure tone and soul."

Moore died in his sleep yesterday morning (Sunday, February 6),hours after checking into the five-star Kempinski Hotel in Estepona on the Costa del Sol with an unnamed female friend. He was 58 years old.

The cause of death remained unclear last night.

(Thanks: NJthrasher)

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