Steve Morse is the guitar virtuoso's virtuoso – and his technique masterclass will push your upper-fret bending and phrasing to the limit By Jon Bishop published 13 February 24 The former Deep Purple guitar legend checks in with an exclusive track – and tab to help you play along
“These bones don’t have the cartilage any more, so they’re very painful. Rather than roll over, I’m like, ‘No, I still want to play’”: Steve Morse is plagued with pain when playing guitar – so he innovated a new string mute to help him adapt his technique By Matt Owen published 3 January 24 The virtuoso revealed the lengths he's gone to in order alleviate pain caused by arthritis and years of playing – which also includes a changing approach to picking
We came for Reb Beach and Steve Morse covering Crossroads. We stayed for the guitar faces By Matt Parker published 30 May 23 Beach ranked Morse alongside Jeff Beck, calling him “one of the great guitarists of our time,” after they performed this electrifying cover of Crossroads
Steve Morse Band announces first tour in 10 years By Matt Owen published 20 April 23 Following his departure from Deep Purple, Morse will reunite with Dave LaRue and Van Romaine for a handful of dates across April and May this year
Joe Satriani, Eric Gales and Steve Morse jamming on Going Down showcases some of the best solos of the year so far By Jackson Maxwell published 20 January 23 The lengthy all-star cover took place at Satriani's recent G4 Experience clinic in Las Vegas
Steve Morse gives you a technique masterclass with this exclusive track and video lesson By Jon Bishop published 9 December 22 In this exclusive video feature, the former Deep Purple guitarist and all-round guitar legend demonstrates and explains his stunning clean and distorted lead approaches
Push your skills to the limit with 5 Steve Morse licks By Charlie Griffiths published 2 September 22 Alternate picking, string skipping through the arpeggios... This dip into the former Deep Purple guitarist's playing is bootcamp for your shred chops
Steve Morse announces his departure from Deep Purple after 28 years with the band By Jonathan Horsley published 23 July 22 The band pay a warm tribute to Morse as the guitarist leaves to look after his wife, who is battling cancer
Joe Satriani recruits Peter Frampton, Steve Lukather, Mateus Asato, Cory Wong, Nili Brosh and more for G4 V6.0 Experience 2023 By Matt Owen published 19 July 22 Steve Morse, Alex Skolnick, Eric Gales, Andy James, and John 5 are also among the chosen players for four days of workshops, mentor sessions, exclusive live performances and other six-string activities
John Petrucci: Hearing Steve Morse play for the first time was a "life-changing" moment By Jackson Maxwell published 28 June 22 In a recent conversation between the two shred legends, Petrucci and Morse discussed their admiration for one another, with the latter also revealing how he used to practice... while driving
Legendary producer Ken Scott says Steve Morse is the best guitarist he has ever worked with By Jonathan Horsley published 27 June 22 Scott has worked with Jeff Beck, the Beatles, Mick Ronson, Pink Floyd and more, but he reveals why Deep Purple and Dixie Dregs guitarist is the greatest of them all
Simon McBride on joining Deep Purple: “Steve Morse is an amazing guitarist, so I know I’ve got big boots to fill…” By Amit Sharma published 20 April 22 The Northern Irish blues-rocker talks taking on one of rock's biggest gigs, shaking up his tones on new album The Fighter, and the one thing every guitarist needs to consider when writing guitar solos
Steve Morse announces temporary hiatus from Deep Purple due to personal reasons By Matt Owen published 31 March 22 Blues-rock ace Simon McBride has been brought in to replace Morse, who is taking time out to support his ill wife
Deep Purple announce new covers album, Turning To Crime, premiere hard-rocking version of Love's 7 and 7 Is By Jackson Maxwell published 6 October 21 Set for a November 26 release, the album features Purple's interpretations of songs from an eclectic array of artists – including Bob Seger, Cream, Little Feat and Fleetwood Mac
6 guitar pros on how to prepare your playing for tour By Jason Sidwell published 24 June 21 Paul Gilbert, Steve Lukather, Marty Friedman, Kirk Fletcher, Steve Morse and Michael Landau on how they get stage-ready
Ernie Ball Music Man updates Steve Morse Signature series with two new models for 2021 By Matt Owen published 24 February 21 The new-and-improved guitars sport striking finishes, DiMarzio pickups and a series of complex tonal controls
Steve Morse: ”I do have the ability to take a good solo and screw it up – sometimes I’ll need 20 takes, by which time Bob Ezrin runs out of the room screaming!” By Joe Bosso published 11 January 21 The Deep Purple guitarist on his unusually busy downtime, Purple's smoking new album and his dedication to the art of the solo
Steve Morse: ”I don’t plan out my solos. It’s not really a solo if you do!” By Amit Sharma published 26 October 20 The Deep Purple guitarist talks tone, tension and technique – and explains how jazz continues to inspire him
Steve Morse says he combined Ritchie Blackmore and Joe Satriani's playing styles for his first Deep Purple gig By Sam Roche published 5 October 20 "That's what I brought – to make the other guys feel comfortable," the shredder recalls
Steve Morse: "Deep Purple used to put me in a separate van because I’d be playing the whole way between gigs!" By Amit Sharma published 11 March 20 The Deep Purple and Flying Colors hero on changing picking styles, choosing guitars and famous friends…