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Mar 9, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: March 9 1987 Wild Frontier by Gary Moore Was Released.

On this day March 9 1987 Gary Moore released his sixth solo album Wild Frontier blending his signature guitar-driven hard rock with strong Celtic influences. The album was a tribute to his late friend and Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott incorporating elements of Irish folk music into Moore’s powerful rock sound.

Wild Frontier reached number one in Norway and Finland and peaked at number 139 on the Billboard charts. The album featured hit singles like Over the Hills and Far Away and The...

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