( 1952-04-04 ) (age 55) Belfast , Northern Ireland Genre(s) Hard rock , rock , blues-rock Occupation(s) Guitarist , Musician , Songwriter Instrument(s) Guitar , Vocals Years active 1970 –present Associated acts Thin Lizzy , Skid Row , Philip Lynott , Colosseum II . Website www.gary-moore.com Notable instrument(s) Gary Moore Signature