WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich and RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson have contacted Classic Rock Revisited, paying tribute to guitar legend GARY MOORE.

Doug Aldrich: "I spent today rediscovering some of the work he did. Nobody ever played with more emotion than Gary Moore. He played with unmatched soul and melody. But he was also by far, THE most ferocious, fearless and intense player i ever heard. No question. His playing made a huge impact on me. I had the opportunity to see him play several times while on tour. I remember me and Reb listening to him warm up... It was awesome! Not only was he one of the all time great guitarists right up there with guys like Hendrix and Rhoads, but his voice was righteous and pure. Rest Peacefully Gary."

Alex Lifeson: "I was very saddened to hear the news of Gary's death. We toured together in the 80s and I remember him as a soft spoken, gentle man with a quick smile. His influence as a guitarist is undeniable and his purity of playing and passion will live on in all of us who love the instrument he so cherished."

Head to Classic Rock Revisited to read more tributes to Moore, at this location.

According to Belfasttelegraph.co.uk, the body of Gary Moore will be flown to Britain later today.

Relatives, including his brother Cliff and a girlfriend, are set to accompany the coffin of the THIN LIZZY guitarist on a lunchtime flight from Malaga to London.

His funeral is expected to take place over the weekend in Brighton, where the Belfast-born 58-year-old had been based for some time.

According to the Daily Mirror, Moore died of a suspected heart attack, a postmortem revealed yesterday. The former THIN LIZZY star, 58, was on holiday with his girlfriend and died in his sleep.

Forensic experts have ordered further tissue tests on his body ahead of a report, an inquiry heard.

Relatives including Gary’s brother, Cliff, are in the Costa del Sol, Spain, to make preparations to fly his body back home.

Moore, of Belfast, died at the five-star Kempinski Resort Hotel, in Estepona, at the weekend. Paramedics were called at 4 AM on Sunday after his girlfriend raised the alarm.

The pair had earlier eaten a burger and a sandwich, washed down with champagne and brandy.

A police spokesman said yesterday: “His death is not in any way suspicious. An inquiry has been opened to find the exact cause.”