Blues guitarist Gary Moore to hold concert in Korea

Legendary blues guitarist Gary Moore will be performing in Korea for the first time next month, according to concert promoters Access Entertainment on Thursday.

Moore will hold a concert on April 30 at the Olympic Park Fencing Stadium, the first time during his 40 year career that he will play for his Korean fans.

Access explained in a press release that the artist for long had wanted to visit Asia but had been unable to due to a heart condition which kept him from traveling by air for extended time periods.

During his upcoming trip though, Moore will be able to hold concerts in several countries including two in Russia and five in Japan before arriving in Korea next month.

Moore had performed on several famous bands including Skid Row, the Allman Brothers and Thin Lizzy before embarking on a solo career and releasing numerous singles and albums.

He is best known for his singles "Empty Room" and "Still Got the Blues" which were also popular among his fans in Korea. The last album he released, "Bad For You Baby" in 2008, features 11 tracks including a collaboration with Blues artists Otis & Cassie Taylor.

Tickets for Gary Moore's concert will go on sale at noon next week Tuesday through online reservation site Interpark (www.interpark.co.kr).

Reporter : Lucia Hong luciahong@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr