He is drummer, percussionist and occasional trumpet-player of the Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers.

[2] He previously worked at the UK Patent Office and when he resigned when Manics got their recording contract, he was asked was it wise to leave as if he “worked hard, he could eventually become an Administrative Officer”, to which he allegedly replied “No thanks, I think I’ll take my chances”.

[citation needed] In their early days, he was often mistaken for a woman due to his long hair, naturally effeminate features and small stature.

[3] Moore also has a strong interest in motoring, and set the 22nd-fastest lap time around the Nürburgring, Germany, in an Audi RS 4 in 8 minutes 25 seconds.

[citation needed] Manics singer James Dean Bradfield mentioned this before playing "Motown Junk" as part of the annual Rock am Ring festival at the track.