ezbass Posted July 24, 2022 Posted July 24, 2022 Speak of Purple and their guitarists and most folk think of Blackmore or maybe Tommy Bolin, but the amazing Steve Morse served in that role longer than either of those 2 put together - 28 years! I’ve been a Steve Morse fan from before his Purple days, a player with an individual voice and style. He’s been a farm labourer, an airline pilot, as well as one of the finest guitar players out there. In recent years, he’s had mobility issues with his right hand/wrist and I thought this was why he has finally quit the band. No, it’s to care for his wife, who has been diagnosis with cancer . https://planetradio.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-news/steve-morse-deep-purple/ If you’re unaware of Steve Morse and like virtuoso, rock guitar, I whole heartedly recommend you check out his work with his own band, The Dixie Dregs or Kansas, as well DP.
Kiwi Posted July 28, 2022 Posted July 28, 2022 He seems like a nice guy, I wish him all the best too. It's a tragic situation to be in.
ezbass Posted July 28, 2022 Author Posted July 28, 2022 His instructional video was good, I don’t think I learnt anything from it, it was just great to watch and listen too (Dave LaRue on bass).
Crusoe Posted September 22, 2022 Posted September 22, 2022 SImon McBride has joined the band as his replacement.
Axe2Grind Posted September 22, 2022 Posted September 22, 2022 Wow, Steve Morse was with DP for such a long time, hopefully now he can concentrate on a nice solo album for us I just love his playing and his alt. picked arpeggios.
