Savannah music community coping with another big loss with death Eric "Big E" Moore

June 22, 2026 – The death of Eric “Big E” Moore over the weekend has shocked the music community, prompting an outpouring of grief from those that knew him, loved him, jammed with him and were simply entertained by his talents. Below I have compiled some of the remembrances and performances shared on social media to help paint a picture of what Savannah lost. This column will be updated with new memories and information regarding any benefits or ceremonies as it is made available.

Matt Eckstine
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Sad to hear about the passing of Big E
Such a great guy and amazing musician
He will be very missed and spread so much joy with his music, bass playing, and big smile
I will miss seeing and hearing him.
We shared a special performance of “While my guitar gently weeps” at the Traveling Wilburys Tribute and it was a special moment that I cherish. RIP to a really cool guy who had the magic

Michael Gaster

Rest easy Big E..
It was always a great time chatting about the music, the business, the who’s who and anything else under the stars. as well, it was always a great day at work when we were on opposite sides of the microphone.
This is a performance we did together during the last “end of the world”; listen and the funk will carry the soul home.

Malcolm D. Horne

Very sad day today. The music world lost a local titan 🥺 This pic from 1999 is how I’ll always remember this legend! Always smiling, always joking, and ALWAYS playing his ass off! Watching him play with my dad in the Permanent Tourist Band is why we do what we do today. Most know him as Big E, but he was always Uncle Eric to me. One the baddest bassists to ever grace this planet! Sending all the vibes with you during this soul transition Unc N.E. Moore . Love you man, and see you on the other side

RIP Big E …
In the immortal words of George Clinton – “somebody said is there funk after death, I say is 7 up?”
Thanks for all the funky times.
For those of you who never watched him live, this video doesn’t even scratch the surface of how amazing he was, but it comes close!

Don Coyer

Just heard of the loss of a good friend of mine, Big E, the best bass player in the Savannah area, and probably Georgia. I met Eric through the fact that he had played with Sly Stone, and I was asked to join, but had other plans. Eric used to come to our country gig at the Cavalier on Savannah’s south side. I loved that guy, he was always a blast of sunshine. RIP buddy!

Thomas Claxton

The Savannah music scene lost one of it’s family today. “Big E” was a helluva player, with a great groove. While we didn’t get to chat as much as I’d sometimes like over the past few years, he was a friend and the times that we did get to jam a bit were always fun. Many fun memories I’ll forever appreciate.
Rest well, “Big E” Eric Moore. ‘Til we meet again…

Eric Layden

Big E and I weren’t close but I always looked up to that man both figuratively and literally. He was a titan of the four strings and a true inspiration to all of us lowly mortals. May your bass stay tuned and your audience stay captivated and know that you are one of the best who has ever been.

Brandi Olenyik

It’s been a hell of a rough year for Savannah music.
Rest easy, Big E. You were always so warm and encouraging to me, long before I ever dared to dream of becoming a musician.
From way back in the days of Nickel Bag of Funk rocking at Il Pasticcio, you were a real one. That you remembered me 20 years later when I started music always touched my heart.
Your smile and style and big hugs will be so deeply missed.
Rest in perpetual groove, old friend.

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