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Guitar Legend Gary Moore died February 6, 2011.

Gary Moore, born Robert William Gary Moore on April 4, 1952, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, was one of the most influential and technically gifted guitarists of his generation. A true guitar legend, Moore left an indelible mark on rock, blues, and heavy metal music with his emotive playing, soaring solos, and profound dedication to his craft. With a career spanning over four decades, Moore’s versatility, emotional depth, and passion for his instrument cemented his reputation as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Early Life and Influences Gary Moore was born into a musical family. His father ran a…
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Skid Row’s Johnny Solinger died June 26, 2021

John Preston Solinger (August 7, 1965 – June 26, 2021) was known as Johnny Solinger and was an American singer known for being the lead vocalist of the hard rock/heavy metal band Skid Row from 1999 to 2015. Johnny Solinger moved to the Dallas–Fort Worth area as a young boy, where he was exposed to hard rock and country music, and fell in love with them both. In 1990, he formed the rock band Solinger in Dallas, recording four independent records “Solinger”, “Solinger II”, “Chain Link Fence”, and “Solinger Live”. He enjoyed live performance and radio success throughout the Southwest….
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UFO guitarist Tonka Chapman died June 9, 2020

Paul William “Tonka” Chapman (June 9, 1954 – June 9, 2020) was a Welsh rock guitarist known as Tonka Chapman and best known for his work in bands such as UFO, Waysted and Lone Star. Paul Chapman was well known by his nickname “Tonka”, allegedly given to him because of his indestructible qualities. Tonka Chapman’s first notable band was when he replaced Gary Moore as guitarist in Skid Row in December 1971, but his time in the band was fairly short and only lasted until July 1972. His next band was Kimla Taz, which he was guitarist in from December…
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