Vinnie Moore (April 14, 1964, New Castle, Delaware, USA) plays melodic instrumental rock and neo-classical metal. He began to play the guitar at the age of 12 and joined his first band 3 years later. Since 2003 , he has played guitar for the British hard rock band UFO. Along with Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony MacAlpine, and others, Moore has been called as one of the greatest shred guitar artists of all time.Moore is endorsed by Ernie Ball MusicMan guitars, and supports them by doing clinic tours. He recently received new sponsorship from ENGL amplification.

Vinnie Moore emerged from the shredder boom of the mid to late eighties. As of 2001, he has recorded six studio albums and is signed to the Shrapnel record label. Beginning his career at the age of 12, Moore played clubs and bars until Shrapnel executive Mike Varney discovered him through a magazine article. His connection with Varney led to a Pepsi commercial in 1985, (only Vinnie's hands appeared in the commercial as his guitar playing is heard) which gave him enough recognition to record his first solo album,