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Steve J. Morse (born July 28, 1954) is an American guitarist, best known as the founder of the Dixie Dregs and as the guitarist for Deep Purple from 1994 to 2022. Morse has also enjoyed a successful solo career and was a member of the group Kansas in the mid-1980s.
Learn about Steve Morse, one of the most versatile and influential guitarists of our time. Explore his career, albums, bands, and latest news on his official website.
Feb 6, 2024 · Former DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse is mourning the death of his wife. Janine Morse passed away on Sunday, February 4 after battling Stage 4 cancer for at least a couple of years.
Dec 29, 2023 · Steve Morse is one of the most innovative and versatile guitarists in the rock and fusion realms. Known for his groundbreaking work with Deep Purple, the Dixie Dregs, and his solo endeavors,...
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Jul 23, 2022 · Steve Morse has stepped down permanently from Deep Purple to care for his wife, Janine, who has cancer. Earlier in March, the guitarist announced that he would be taking a hiatus from the band, in the hope of returning to the fold once her health improved.
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Jul 28, 2021 · Deep Purple guitar virtuoso Steve Morse didn’t include Crosby, Stills & Nash’s debut album on his list of the 10 records that changed his life – it narrowly missed the cut, along with a handful of others – but he says that the disc had a dramatic impact on him.
Sep 13, 2022 · Steve Morse has a long history with Guitar Player. Back in 1981, readers voted Dixie Dregs’ Industry Standard the year’s Best Guitar Album, while Morse himself received Best Overall Guitarist, an accolade he won for five years in a row, at which point he entered the Guitar Player Gallery of Greats.
