THERAPY? Pays Tribute To GARY MOORE

February 7, 2011

Michael McKeegan of Irish rockers THERAPY? has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary guitarist Gary Moore:

"Just heard the very sad news that Gary Moore has passed away. The Belfast-born guitar legend was a big inspiration for myself growing up in Northern Ireland, both for his work with THIN LIZZY and his very successful solo career.

"We had the pleasure of meeting Gary and his band last summer at the Pinkpop Classic festival in Holland. After watching their (killer) show, we were introduced and Gary came over to our dressing room and chatted away to us. He was everything you'd want a hero to be… laid back, modest and very genuine, with a cool sense of humour.

"Our condolences go out to his family, friends and bandmates."

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.

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