Gary Moore an undisclosed amount (supposedly $2 million US). Another guitar Moore was associated with was a red 1961 Fender Stratocaster, which Moore had purchased in 1981. The guitar was almost sold to Greg Lake, ex of Emerson, Lake and Palmer, who was originally viewing the guitar, but Moore had tried it out and liked the sound of the guitar acoustically. Lake passed on the guitar as it was not in pristine condition, and so Moore made a deal. The Red Strat, also known as the Pink Strat, was extensively used by Moore on "Corridors of Power" along with many other recording
Viva la Diva (Darcey Bussell and Katherine Jenkins) respectively. In an interview, they reported it as being 'so, "so" much fun', but completely new territory for both of them. The show's 17 date tour around the UK was a sellout. The show was not received favourably by "The Daily Telegraph's" reviewer. The DVD of the concerts was released on 10 November 2008, and was filmed at the O2 Arena London. The DVD also includes bonus interviews with Jenkins and Bussell. The idea of the show came from Steven Howard, who also produced it. Viva la Diva (Darcey Bussell and Katherine Jenkins) Viva la Diva is an operatic ballet