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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=10977 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:02:01 -0400 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:21:20 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=10977 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/even-the-most-successful-bands-are-paying-to-go-on-tour-ex-deep-purples-steve-morse-on-why-its-hard-to-keep-a-band-today https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/even-the-most-successful-bands-are-paying-to-go-on-tour-ex-deep-purples-steve-morse-on-why-its-hard-to-keep-a-band-today Music News: "Only a very, very, very tiny amount of them can go out and headline their own tours."]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve-morse-angered-a-famous-guitarist-by-playing-vibrato-out-of-frustration-at-debut-deep-purple-gig-he-was-very-upset-about-it https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve-morse-angered-a-famous-guitarist-by-playing-vibrato-out-of-frustration-at-debut-deep-purple-gig-he-was-very-upset-about-it Music News: Deep Purple's most tenured guitarist also explained why guitar techniques are like "tools in a toolbox."]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:56:29 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve-morse-recalls-jamming-with-pat-metheny-and-jaco-pastorius-at-college-it-was-as-good-as-you-could-imagine https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve-morse-recalls-jamming-with-pat-metheny-and-jaco-pastorius-at-college-it-was-as-good-as-you-could-imagine Music News: "One of my most treasured memories is sitting with Pat."]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:38:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-deep-purples-steve-morse-ive-never-played-a-show-perfectly-only-john-petrucci-can-do-that https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-deep-purples-steve-morse-ive-never-played-a-show-perfectly-only-john-petrucci-can-do-that Music News: "You know how he solos - he could do anything and do it perfectly."]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:17:06 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-deep-purples-steve-morse-says-young-guitarists-have-everything-except-what-made-his-generation-great-wed-make-25-cents-but-we-could-play-every-weekend https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-deep-purples-steve-morse-says-young-guitarists-have-everything-except-what-made-his-generation-great-wed-make-25-cents-but-we-could-play-every-weekend Music News: The current generation is losing what Steve Morse describes as "the real music maker", which is why he's compelled to "help."]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:34:55 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve-morse-credits-one-armed-bassist-with-inspiring-him-to-keep-playing-despite-arthritis https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve-morse-credits-one-armed-bassist-with-inspiring-him-to-keep-playing-despite-arthritis Music News: "I guess that's one of my big lessons: don't give up while you've still got breath."]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:06:11 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-deep-purples-steve-morse-addresses-relationship-with-ritchie-blackmore-he-was-set-up-to-take-aim-at-me-but-he-didnt https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-deep-purples-steve-morse-addresses-relationship-with-ritchie-blackmore-he-was-set-up-to-take-aim-at-me-but-he-didnt Music News: "When I left, the guns were aimed, not by him, but by the media. 'Would you like to take a shot, Mr. Blackmore?' [laughs]."]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:07:13 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/they-were-laughing-at-him-in-the-beginning-but-he-became-one-of-rocks-most-respected-guitarists-how-steve-morse-found-his-way-in-the-music-industry https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/they-were-laughing-at-him-in-the-beginning-but-he-became-one-of-rocks-most-respected-guitarists-how-steve-morse-found-his-way-in-the-music-industry Music News: "I knew I wasn't destined to be a rich star [but] I knew I could come up with stuff that people would like to listen to."]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:27:37 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/theres-a-couple-of-guys-in-the-band-that-were-really-glad-for-me-to-be-gone-how-steve-morse-feels-about-leaving-deep-purple-now https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/theres-a-couple-of-guys-in-the-band-that-were-really-glad-for-me-to-be-gone-how-steve-morse-feels-about-leaving-deep-purple-now Music News: "They're happier and better off. And I think same here."]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:46:22 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/losing-your-wife-your-band-for-28-years-and-starting-over-with-a-new-technique--thats-a-big-challenge-how-eric-clapton-inspired-steve-morse-to-reinvent-himself https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/losing-your-wife-your-band-for-28-years-and-starting-over-with-a-new-technique--thats-a-big-challenge-how-eric-clapton-inspired-steve-morse-to-reinvent-himself Music News: "I've come to the conclusion that I can't play like I was 40 anymore."]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:12:40 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/theres-a-step-that-i-would-never-get-to-and-thats-where-he-is-this-guitarist-once-idolized-steve-morse-but-now-morse-admits-they-could-never-compete-in-terms-of-technique https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/theres-a-step-that-i-would-never-get-to-and-thats-where-he-is-this-guitarist-once-idolized-steve-morse-but-now-morse-admits-they-could-never-compete-in-terms-of-technique Music News: "No matter how hard I practice, or how technically I can advance myself, I am reminded that there's a step that I would never get to."]]> Sat, 06 Dec 2025 07:01:33 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/if-they-were-to-cut-lawns-theyd-make-five-to-six-times-more-steve-morse-on-why-theres-fewer-new-bands-and-the-one-unexpected-effect-of-increased-touring-costs https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/if-they-were-to-cut-lawns-theyd-make-five-to-six-times-more-steve-morse-on-why-theres-fewer-new-bands-and-the-one-unexpected-effect-of-increased-touring-costs Music News: "That's something I would have never predicted, but I see it now."]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:02:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the-one-invaluable-lesson-about-melody-in-songs-steve-morse-learned-by-playing-outside-for-free-more-people-would-come-when https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the-one-invaluable-lesson-about-melody-in-songs-steve-morse-learned-by-playing-outside-for-free-more-people-would-come-when Music News: "People would walk away."]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 03:02:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-dont-see-how-you-can-get-better-than-him-steve-morse-names-guitarist-whos-on-top-of-the-heap-of-guitar-players https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-dont-see-how-you-can-get-better-than-him-steve-morse-names-guitarist-whos-on-top-of-the-heap-of-guitar-players Music News: "You can learn all kinds of different things, but do you have what it takes to consistently stay at this level and keep getting better? I can point to one guy who I know, and who can do that."]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2025 02:16:36 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-is-how-steve-morse-performs-his-wah-like-trick-without-a-wah-pedal-turn-it-off-hit-the-note https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-is-how-steve-morse-performs-his-wah-like-trick-without-a-wah-pedal-turn-it-off-hit-the-note Music News: Musicians always find new ways to produce different sounds, and with Steve Morse's help, you might not even need a wah pedal.]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:02:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its-its-a-lot-steve-morse-opens-up-on-his-struggles-with-arthritis-and-his-future-as-a-musician https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its-its-a-lot-steve-morse-opens-up-on-his-struggles-with-arthritis-and-his-future-as-a-musician Music News: "I think my time of doing the performance grind is closing."]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:09:08 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/thats-as-high-a-level-as-ive-seen-the-one-aspect-of-john-petruccis-playing-that-had-steve-morse-blown-away https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/thats-as-high-a-level-as-ive-seen-the-one-aspect-of-john-petruccis-playing-that-had-steve-morse-blown-away Music News: "Even if you're talking to him, he's going to keep on."]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:53:13 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/steve_morse_explains_why_a_good_guitar_is_more_important_than_a_good_amp_names_ax_he_regrets_selling_the_most.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/steve_morse_explains_why_a_good_guitar_is_more_important_than_a_good_amp_names_ax_he_regrets_selling_the_most.html Gear: "Man, that's a tough one, but the guitar wins."]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:48:54 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/steve_morse_recalls_unusual_mods_on_his_old_guitar_explains_how_it_inspired_his_signature_music_man.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/steve_morse_recalls_unusual_mods_on_his_old_guitar_explains_how_it_inspired_his_signature_music_man.html Gear: "The neck pickup is designed to be in the exact spot it's mounted."]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2024 15:09:50 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_morse_names_guitarist_who_changed_his_life_this_is_the_way_i_envision_it.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_morse_names_guitarist_who_changed_his_life_this_is_the_way_i_envision_it.html Music News: "You can be outside, you can be jazzy, you can be adventurous, and you could still have a rock and roll energy."]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:07:39 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_morse_recalls_how_lynyrd_skynyrds_gary_rossington_drew_him_back_into_rock_after_quitting_somebody_pushed_me_up_on_stage_and_heres_an_amp_ive_never_plugged_in_before.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_morse_recalls_how_lynyrd_skynyrds_gary_rossington_drew_him_back_into_rock_after_quitting_somebody_pushed_me_up_on_stage_and_heres_an_amp_ive_never_plugged_in_before.html Music News: Deep Purple's longest-serving guitarist quit the industry to become a commercial airline co-pilot... Until Gary Rossington came calling one day.]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:01:51 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/steve_morse_explains_what_digital_amps_cant_pull_off_its_an_elusive_quality_that_hasnt_been_captured.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/steve_morse_explains_what_digital_amps_cant_pull_off_its_an_elusive_quality_that_hasnt_been_captured.html Interviews: UG Exclusive: "However, if you were to do a set part where you're just chugging along, hardly anybody would be able to tell if you were playing through a digital amp or not."]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:36:29 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/les_paul_was_uncomfortable_to_stand_with_steve_morse_explains_why_he_wasnt_into_classic_fender_and_gibson_guitars.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/les_paul_was_uncomfortable_to_stand_with_steve_morse_explains_why_he_wasnt_into_classic_fender_and_gibson_guitars.html Interviews: UG Exclusive: "I thought there was something missing." ]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:35:06 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/steve_morse_shares_opinion_on_modern_shredders_i_cant_imagine_anybody_playing_better_than_john_petrucci.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/steve_morse_shares_opinion_on_modern_shredders_i_cant_imagine_anybody_playing_better_than_john_petrucci.html Interviews: UG Exclusive: "I think the level of playing is astounding."]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:21:10 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_morse_mourns_the_passing_of_his_wife.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_morse_mourns_the_passing_of_his_wife.html Music News: Janine passed away on February 4. ]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:06:49 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_morse_opens_up_on_how_arthritis_forced_him_to_change_his_playing_style_rather_than_roll_over_and_die_i_still_wanted_to_play.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_morse_opens_up_on_how_arthritis_forced_him_to_change_his_playing_style_rather_than_roll_over_and_die_i_still_wanted_to_play.html Music News: "I practiced about 10,000 notes a day for decades."]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:10:26 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/reb_beach_joins_the_steve_morse_band_on_stage_says_it_was_such_a_huge_honor_to_jam_with_my_childhood_hero.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/reb_beach_joins_the_steve_morse_band_on_stage_says_it_was_such_a_huge_honor_to_jam_with_my_childhood_hero.html Music News: "He is such an extraordinary person."]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 15:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_morse_reunites_steve_morse_band_announces_a_small_us_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_morse_reunites_steve_morse_band_announces_a_small_us_tour.html Music News: "This mini tour is us getting back to what made us the happiest, musically."]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:06:38 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_morse_recalls_how_much_he_had_to_bug_deep_purple_for_major_setlist_change_talks_how_john_petrucci_kicked_him_in_the_butt.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_morse_recalls_how_much_he_had_to_bug_deep_purple_for_major_setlist_change_talks_how_john_petrucci_kicked_him_in_the_butt.html Music News: "It was the first time that Ian Gillan would be ever singing a tune of a Purple that he hadn't recorded originally," the guitarist said.]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:58:41 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_morse_talks_why_classic_fender__gibson_guitars_werent_quite_right_for_him_explains_how_four-pickup_guitar_came_to_be.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_morse_talks_why_classic_fender__gibson_guitars_werent_quite_right_for_him_explains_how_four-pickup_guitar_came_to_be.html Music News: The guitarist also discusses favorite classic track to play with Deep Purple.]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:21:20 -0400