Gary Moore
Gary Moore, another alumnus of John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, has been called a genuine virtuoso. He had success in many bands and as a solo artist. He had eleven solo Top 40 hits in the UK as a recording artist. In 1993, he collaborated on an album with former Cream members Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker. Moore died of a heart attack in his sleep in 2011 at the age of 58.
Tony Iommi
Tony Iommi is a founding member of Black Sabbath. He adapted his playing style after an accident in a factory where he worked as a teenager. He lost the tips of his middle and ring fingers on his right hand. He went on to become one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time.