Writer, Musician, Beer Sommelier
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Key moments and achievements from Des de Moor's life.
Des was born
· Deptford, London, United Kingdom
Career Milestone
In 1987, Des de Moor formed The Irresistible Force with Morris Gould, establishing himself in London's music scene. His dual career in music and writing would define his creative life for the next four decades.
Career Milestone
In 1987, Des de Moor formed The Irresistible Force with Morris Gould, establishing himself in London's music scene. His dual career in music and writing would define his creative life for the next four decades.
Career Achievement
De Moor created Darkness and Disgrace: Des de Moor and Russell Churney Perform the Songs of David Bowie, in collaboration with pianist Russell Churney. Originally performed in 2001 and recorded in 2003, the show became one of his best-known works.
Career Achievement
De Moor created Darkness and Disgrace: Des de Moor and Russell Churney Perform the Songs of David Bowie, in collaboration with pianist Russell Churney. Originally performed in 2001 and recorded in 2003, the show became one of his best-known works.
Published Work
In 2011, de Moor published his first book, The CAMRA Guide to London's Best Beer, Pubs and Bars. He had also contributed to the book 1001 Beers You Must Try Before You Die in 2010, establishing himself as one of Britain's foremost beer writers.
Published Work
In 2011, de Moor published his first book, The CAMRA Guide to London's Best Beer, Pubs and Bars. He had also contributed to the book 1001 Beers You Must Try Before You Die in 2010, establishing himself as one of Britain's foremost beer writers.
Won Award
De Moor won the Best Beer and Travel Writing Award from the British Guild of Beer Writers in both 2011 and 2015. The awards recognized his exceptional ability to combine beer knowledge with compelling travel writing.
Won Award
De Moor won the Best Beer and Travel Writing Award from the British Guild of Beer Writers in both 2011 and 2015. The awards recognized his exceptional ability to combine beer knowledge with compelling travel writing.
Published Work
In 2023, de Moor published his major work with CAMRA, Cask: The Real Story of Britain's Unique Beer Culture, a comprehensive history of cask beer and Britain's unique contribution to the world of beer. The book cemented his reputation as one of the leading beer historians in the United Kingdom.
Published Work
In 2023, de Moor published his major work with CAMRA, Cask: The Real Story of Britain's Unique Beer Culture, a comprehensive history of cask beer and Britain's unique contribution to the world of beer. The book cemented his reputation as one of the leading beer historians in the United Kingdom.
Des de Moor passed away
