Gary Moore celebrated in Belfast Oh Yeah exhibition

Gary Moore died while on holiday in Spain in February 2011

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of Gary Moore has been launched on what would have been the Belfast-born guitarist's 60th birthday.

The former Thin Lizzy guitarist died while on holiday in Spain in February 2011.

The exhibition at the Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast features some of his prized personal memorabilia, including his Gibson Les Paul guitar, gold albums and a tailored barbed-wire suit commissioned for an Amnesty International concert.

Stuart Bailie of the centre said it was a fitting time to reassess his musical legacy.

Gary Moore's barbed-wire suit is among the exhibits at the Oh Yeah centre

"We've all grieved for a year and now it's important to remember how great he was," said the BBC Radio Ulster presenter.

"The fans are still keeping the legend alive."

Among those attending the launch on Wednesday were Gary Moore's father Bobby.

Local music figure Terri Hooley said: "Gary Moore is one of the greatest guitarists, and was certainly the best guitar player to come out of east Belfast."

Born in the same part of Belfast as his contemporary Van Morrison, Moore was inspired to play guitar by seeing Jimi Hendrix in his hometown in the mid-1960s.

His initial involvement in Thin Lizzy lasted only for a few months in 1973 but he rejoined four years later.

He went on to have a solo career with hits such as Parisienne Walkways and Out In The Fields, and worked with artists including BB King and Bob Dylan.

The exhibition runs until 30 June and admission is free.