What's your favorite phase of guitarist Gary Moore's career?

Question

He's been making records now nearly 40 years. Everything from blues, blues/rock, jazz fusion, metal etc, with various bands, sessions, and as a solo act. He is one of my all time favorite guitarists. What may have hindered his career was the fact that he kept on confusing the listener, especially new fans to his music. He's covered every spectrum of rock'n'roll over the years, and some people might jump in expecting one thing, and wind up getting something they may not have expected.
Personally I love his diversity, and really appreciate the fact that he can jump back and forth between genres.
A true guitar master!
If you like, you can more precise and name your favorite song and or album too.

Answer 1

I'll never forget, 78 when an older bud of mine was a college DJ, gave me a promo single (said he didn't like it..LOL!) , it was "Back on The Streets" and i was blown away! Years later , i went in to a studio with the band i was with at the time..to record a note-for note version of "Still Got The Blues" , ...now how's THAT for long term fan dedication? HA! Actually , my favorite stuff is from the "Corridors of Power" and "Victims Of The Future" period , but his stuff on Thin Lizzy's "Black Rose" was phenominal too. Oh , also - a while back while in a chatroom, i ran across another GM fan who emailed me about 5 or so tracks from "Sticky Fingers" and i downloaded those each....on a dial-up connect! LOL! What hampered his career? I dunno, he did get some success from the blues records, but you're right , he never made a big stab in the 80's rock scene, not like he should have. Funny - i have some Texas bred "Blues Purist" bud's who bought "Still got the Blues" and one day they asked me to check out the music and they were all excited and stuff, they even said something like "He's Irish! can you believe THAT?!" , at which point i ran home and brought back "Corridors" to play for them and they couldn't believe it. So , ok...that's my long rant of an answer. LOL!