Author:Martin Power
Martin Power, an author and biographer from North London, has approached this book from the traditional, chronological standpoint – and has done a very good job of it. The research is extensive and analytical, the writing is concise and empathetic but the thing which makes the book stand out from the norm is that the storytelling rattles along at the pace of one of Gary’s guitar solos.
Gary Moore is such an interesting musician in that he was steeped in the blues, obsessed with Peter Green and Mayall-era Eric Clapton, yet quickly became bored within any structured group which didn’t allow him to fly. It is no coincidence that his greatest success was as a solo artist, playing the blues to a rock audience.
The arrival of the Belfast guitarist in Dublin provides some lovely humour as he hides from his girlfriend’s Catholic landlady when he stays ‘after hours’, and begins his adventures with Brush Shiels, Skid Row and one Philip Lynott. What could possibly go wrong?
The book carries a discography for Gary, including a a section on sessions which he played on for others, and is obviously written from a position of love. It is a » Continue Reading.