Legacy

Moore was popular in Europe, but less successful in the US.[12] Throughout his c
areer, Moore was recognised as an influence by many notable guitarists including
Martin Barre,[13] Vivian Campbell,[14] Patrick Rondat,[15] John Norum, Paul Gil
bert,[16] Gus G, Slash, Orianthi, Joe Bonamassa, Adrian Smith, Doug Aldrich, Zak
k Wylde,[17] Randy Rhoads, John Sykes, Gary W Suede, and Kirk Hammett.[18]
Since his death, many fellow musicians have commented on Gary Moore's talents in
cluding Ozzy Osbourne,[19] Kirk Hammett,[20] Eric Singer,[21] Doug Aldrich,[22]
Tony Iommi,[23] Bob Geldof,[24] Roger Taylor,[25] Brian May,[26] Brian Downey,[2
7][28] Andy DiGelsomina,[29] Ricky Warwick,[30] Glenn Hughes, Bryan Adams, Henry
Rollins, Scott Gorham,[31] Ignacio Garay,[32] and Mikael kerfeldt.[33] On 18 Apr
il 2011, a number of musicians including Eric Bell and Brian Downey, Thunder ris
ing, Silverbird and The Business blues band gathered for a tribute concert in Wh
elan's bar in Dublin, Ireland titled 'The Gig For Gary'.[34]
In March 2011 Guitarist produced a tribute special with unreleased footage from
2009. Twitter was flooded with tributes from fans for several days after his dea
th.[35]
A large statue of Moore was erected on a small island outside Sknevik, following
his many performances at the Sknevik Blues Festival. The statue still stands as o
f July 2013.