The truth about how Gary Moore got the scars

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Ruined face!? That's not a ruined face! That's a face of character! RIP Gary Moore 🎸🕊

IN 1997 I WAS WORKING AS A GUITAR DEMONSTRATOR AI Dawsons music UK. My 6 Yr old son had just had a liver transplant and I was eager to raise funds for Birmingham children's hospital who saved my babies life. I was on a factory tour in Patrick Eggle a uk guitar company when the guy showing us around happened to mention he knew Gary Moore His band rehearsed in the next room to Gary's band. I am a massive Gary Moore fan so I asked him if he would ask Gary to donate a plectrum or autograph anything that we could use to raise funds for the Hospital. A few days later I got a phone call asking me was I sitting down The guy from the guitar company rung me in work and said that Gary when he heard about my son wanted to donate his charvel guitar the one he was pictured with lots of times the one with a single bridge pick up Not only that he paid for everything postage sent a strap and autographed it Gary Moore 1997. He wouldn't let me tell anyone he didn't want publicity. I and my son have to disagree GARY MOORE WAS A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING AND ME AND.MY SON WHO IS 33 NOW LOVE HIM.

Doesn't matter. He was a brilliant guitarist and musician. That's all that matters to me.

Whatever the reason he got the scars it doesn't matter! he will always be one of the greatest rock/blues guitarists ever.

True story, I played a gig in a little pub in Northampton about 10 years ago, and the end of the 1st set was still got the blues. This hippy looking woman stood about 2 ft in front of me and just swayed during the solo. I thought she was a nut job until she introduced herself after the song as Donna's sister, Kitty. She told me how she introduced Gary to Donna after Gary had saved her from an abusive relationship with a very famous drummer of the time. She said he was on suicide watch after Donna left him for Gary Holton and nursed him back but he was never the same. I had a great conversation with her and could have listened to her for hours. The stories she said about Clapton, Rodgers etc were amazing. Her passing shot was that Gary would have been proud of my solo. I got home and sobbed me heart out. Gary was my hero and to here those words eclipsed every gig that I've played.

I met Gary Moore in early 80s at Dingwalls, he was very friendly and bought me a drink, no hassle. Very polite.

Gary Moore is a legend if he got those scars in a road crash or in a scuffle from a glass does it matter let his soul rest in peace one incredible guitarist who I was lucky to see on several occasions legend

Knew a guy who grew up with him and is an astounding player in his own right. Always spoke fondly of him , But always said Gary never just played his Les Paul , he made it speak to your soul. Rip Gary

I met Gary several times when working for Fender. He would come over to our showroom to try out new amps. Our offices were situated above the showroom and employees used to Moan like f*** when bands/ artist used to come and play very loud. Except that is when Gary came. Doors left open for all to hear and appreciate. He was a lovely guy and always a gent. Very lucky to have had the chance to work with one of my favourite guitarists.

Couldn’t care less. Lucky enough to see Gary play a few times. Never heard a Gibson Les Paul sing like he did.

Gary was one of the greatest players of all time and one of my favorites. There's no need to kick the poor guys coffin.

Well for what it's worth I worked closely with Gary Moore in the 80's during his spell with Greg Lake,Solo and Philip Lynott.I did not experience any ''nasty'' traits just an emotional Irishman who was a phenomenal player.He was quite self concious about the scars which was a glassing incident he told me.I did not press him on it.We visited Dingwalls a few times where I was well out of my comfort zone but survived it unscathed.I left Gary as he began his blues journey to work on the Emerson,Lake & Powell project.I had been close friends with Greg Lake since the mid 1960's and was ready for a new challenge.

I'll tell you something about Gary. A friend of mine had the good fortune to meet Gary back stage, Gary said lets go for a coffee, and he talked for ages about things and his playing. Not many celebraties would do that. When I first heard Gary play it went deep inside me, and to this day I still study his playing which has helped me over the years to focus on the guitar. I saw him play with Skid Row in 1970, the whole band were mind stopping. We have all got that little devil on our shoulder, but I know Gary was true to his heart. He was a very strong character I feel and could take any situation, no coincidence that he was from Belfast. I love him for his music which was a true gift.

One of the best guitarists in my lifetime ! Long live your music Gary Moore

The Truth is that Gary has departed and he is no longer with us in a physical sense. However I will pay my respects to his memory and music by paying a visit to his grave in my home city of Brighton & Hove where he lived.

My favorite guitarplayer of all. The best in my humble opinion.

Another good man who had his heart ruined by a woman who wanted multiple men at the same time. There is reason why the best blues players can touch people's heart and it's because you have to have a broken heart to play the blues the right way and a lot of people have their heart broken or are sad in their lives.

Rest in peace Gary Moore 🎸🎸🎸🕊

I wish could have seen him, pretty honest guy and best guitarrist of blues rock