ezbass Posted July 24, 2022 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 That's sad. Best wishes to them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted July 28, 2022 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 SImon McBride has joined the band as his replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe2Grind Posted September 22, 2022 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
