My Gary Moore biography has been awarded a certificate of merit in the category Best Historical Research in Recorded Rock or Popular Music as part of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards for Excellence in Historical Sound Research.
John Campbell: Spirit of a Bluesman
The untold story of a blues legend
Extract from four-star review in Mojo
Shapiro, author of biographies on Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Gary Moore, pieces together his story through detailed interviews with family, friends and musician fans – “A fuckin’ monster,” Keith Richards says – and discovers a complex, charismatic figure chased by demons and finding a safe space on-stage.
Self-published through my imprint – The Crossroads Press. Go to buy to order a copy.
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Gary Moore – the official biography
Published in September 2022 by Jawbone
Fierce Chemistry: A History of UK Drug Wars
Published in May 2021 by Amberley
Addiction Lives: Harry Shapiro
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Articles on rock’s backpages:
Eric Clapton: The Odyssey: The Making Of Eric Clapton
Retrospective and Interview by Harry Shapiro, MOJO, March 1994
Of all the legends of the land of Greece, few are as epic and ill-starred as the tale of Eric Clapton, his five mates and a dodgy motor called the Glandsmobile…
Patto: This Wonderful Life
Harry Shapiro, MOJO, September 2001
Four friends, one a guitar genius, some art-blues loonery — life was good for ’70s underdogs Patto. Then came illness, car wrecks and squalor. Harry Shapiro unfolds Britain’s great rock tragedy.
When Acid Reigned
Harry Shapiro, MOJO, Summer 2007
Hippies tripped, tabloids raged and police cheered as Engelbert Humperdinck’s Jan ’67 hit, ‘Release Me’ became the real theme tune for the Summer of Love.
Harry Shapiro 
Can’t wait for the release of the biography of Gary!
Philippe Poustis
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Looking forward to your book on Gary Moore. When is the release date? I’d really love to see his “Wild Frontier Live in Sweden 1987” released on DVD + cd.
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When will the book be out? How do fans get a copy? Sweden, 1987 was an outstanding performance. Had the video tape, played it till I killed it. Dvd? Have also heard loner live on utube, small venue when Mr Moore toured the U.S.A. Boston I think, The song went for some 20 plus min. An absolute cracker. Sheer genius, but then again, we all know how creative and gifted the man was. Would be great to hear this on DVD. Thanks from an Aussie, 30 plus year fan.
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It has taken longer than planned to arrange a deal for the book. There is progress, but probably wont now appear until next year.
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Thanks for the update & please continue to keep us posted. Hope it all goes smoothly.
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Greetings from Canada Mr. Shapiro…do you have an update on the Gary Moore biography? I’m hoping you have good news and will tell us a deal has been finalized, and publication is imminent! Cheers, all the best.
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Hi Harry,
getting bored of waiting, and asking, and I’m sure you are bored of having to answer, but what is going on with the Gary biography? It’s already 6 years since he passed, and a couple, I believe, since you finished the book, but still no publishing deal?? Worst case scenario, if you fail to secure one will you release it under “your own steam”…via Amazon/digital format etc? It would be criminal if the millions of fans out there didn’t get to read the book, and of course would be a waste of your time and considerable talent! Do we need a petition or something??
Damiano
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Yes. I share your frustration but all the indications are now that there will be positive news very shortly.
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Great news. I’m sure it will be worth the wait, and hopefully for your good self, will sell bucket loads. There are a lot of eager fans out there, and of course, as always happens unfortunately, many more since the great man died.
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Hi Harry, I am really looking forward to Gary Moore’s Biography. Will it be possible to purchase it separately from the box set, as that is a very expensive deal. There are millions of fans of Gary Moore just waiting for this book.
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Can’t wait for the book release!!
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