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Gary Moore – Blues for Greeny (1995) is a Virgin Records tribute album by the Northern Irish guitarist devoted entirely to songs written by or associated with Fleetwood Mac founder and blues guitarist Peter Green.
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Gary Moore - Blues for Greeny ranks #207 of 403 in the Blues Album ranking, behind B.B. King - Riding with the King, ahead of Tedeschi Trucks Band - Let Me Get By.
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Who is "Greeny" in the title of Gary Moore's album?
"Greeny" refers to Peter Green, the Fleetwood Mac founder and blues guitarist whose songs Moore pays tribute to on this 1995 album. Moore was a lifelong admirer of Green's guitar work and songwriting.
What label released Gary Moore's "Blues for Greeny"?
The album was released by Virgin Records in 1995. It was a commercial and critical success that reinforced Moore's credentials as one of the premier blues-rock guitarists of his generation.
Did Gary Moore own Peter Green's guitar?
Yes, Gary Moore famously owned Peter Green's 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard, often referred to as "Greeny." The guitar's distinctive out-of-phase neck-pickup tone is closely associated with both Green's and Moore's blues sound.
Why did Gary Moore make a tribute album to Peter Green?
Moore was deeply influenced by Peter Green's blues guitar style and considered him one of the greatest British blues musicians. The album was a personal passion project devoted entirely to songs written by or associated with Green from his Fleetwood Mac era.
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