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Rushton Moreve | |
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| Birth name | John Rushton Morey |
| Also known as | Rushton Moreve |
| Born | November 6, 1948 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 1, 1981 (aged 32) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Acid rock, hard rock, psychedelic rock, Proto-metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 1967–1981 |
| Labels | Dunhill, MCA |
Rushton Moreve (born John Rushton Morey; November 6, 1948 – July 1, 1981) was an American bass guitarist best known for his work with the rock band Steppenwolf from 1967 to 1968 and again in 1978. According to singer John Kay, he was an intuitive bassist with a melodic style that brought a non-commercial sound to the band, a technique exemplified on the hit he co-wrote with Kay, "Magic Carpet Ride".
Moreve's early influence was essential in creating the unique musical style for which Steppenwolf became famous. He joined the band in 1967 and performed on their debut album, Steppenwolf, which was composed of covers and songs written by Kay. His influence was heavier on the follow-up, The Second, his final album with Steppenwolf. He was killed in 1981 in an auto accident.