Thin Lizzy guitarist Moore dies at 58

[Luvin Da Blues]

My world is sadder today....

'Bandmates say Gary Moore, guitarist with influential Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 58.

Singer and guitarist Gary Moore, was found dead Sunday in a hotel in Spain. He was 58 Manager Adam Parsons told the BBC that Moore was found dead Sunday at a hotel in Spain.

Drummer Brian Downey said Moore's death was a "total shock."

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Moore was a member of Dublin band Skid Row before joining Thin Lizzy in 1973. He left after four months but rejoined four years later and played on the band's Black Rosealbum.

He later had a successful solo career, and his accomplished, bluesy playing won plaudits from other musicians.'


No indication yet on the cause of death.