JOE LYNN TURNER: GARY MOORE 'Was An Original Who Stood Out From The Rest'

February 9, 2011

Joe Lynn Turner (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has released the following statement to Classic Rock Revisited regarding the passing of legendary guitarist Gary Moore:

"Gary Moore was one of the greats. He had his roots in the blues and the power of rock, which is a brilliant combination.

"I have played with some of the best guitarists in the business, and when asked if wanted to do a project with someone else, I always said, 'Gary Moore.'

"Maybe it's little known, but I am a guitarist myself. I became a singer by pure accident. So I can really appreciate Gary's playing from a musician's point of view. He was an amazing talent and let's not forget his voice, which was pure and honest like his playing.

"I had the great fortune to meet Gary while in Denmark during the RAINBOW days. He was a great guy and very down to earth, which is impressive, to say the least.

"We shall greatly miss him for he was an original who stood out from the rest.

"I send my sympathies to his family and friends and to the rock world who is truly saddened by this loss.

"RIP, Gary."

According to Mirror.co.uk, Moore died of a suspected heart attack, a postmortem revealed on Monday (February 7).

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

While forensic experts are satisfied Moore died from natural causes, they requested further tests on tissue samples taken from his body ahead of a final report.

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