Steve Morse | |
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Background information | |
Born | Hamilton, Ohio, U.S. | July 28, 1954
Genres | Instrumental rock, progressive rock, hard rock, heavy metal, jazz fusion[1] |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Guitar |
Years active | 1969–present |
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Website | stevemorse |
Steve J. Morse (born July 28, 1954) is an American guitarist and songwriter. A seven-time Grammy nominee, he is best known as the founder of the Dixie Dregs and as the longest serving guitarist for Deep Purple. Morse also enjoyed a successful solo career and was a member of the group Kansas in the mid-1980s. Most recently, Morse became a member of the supergroup Flying Colors.[2]