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Steve Morse... was born on 28th July 1954 in Hamilton, Ohio. He studied music at the Academy of Richmond County as well as the Aguinas High and the Augusta College, both in Augusta, Georgia. The readers of Guitar Player has voted Morse "Best Overall Guitar Player" five years in a row (1982-1986) and thus qualifying him for the Guitar Player Hall of Fame. He has also written a column called "Open Ears" in the same magazine for a number of years.

During the 1960s Three
People involved Dave Morse (drm); Steve Morse (gtr); Jerry Wooten (kbr). While in Augusta, the Morse brothers formed one of their first bands -- a power trio à la Cream. They quickly became local celebrities in Augusta.

Late 1960s to early 1975 Dixie Grit
People involved Frank Britt[ingham] (vcl); Johnny Carr (kbr); Dave Morse (drm); Steve Morse (gtr); Andy West (bss). As Three, also Dixie Grit became local celebrities around Augusta. They even made a recording, which seems to have been lost, unfortunately.

1975 to 1976 Dixie Dregs

People involved Frank Josephs (kbr); Rod Morgenstein (drm); Steve Morse (gtr); Allen Sloan (vln); Andy West (bss). The dregs of Dixie Grit, or Steve Morse and Andy West, went to Miami to study at the University there. There Morse studied for Juan Mercadal and Stan Samole, jammed with Pat Metheny. During the spring of 1975, Dixie Dregs recorded a radio promo called The Great Spectacular (not properly released until 1997). The tracks have later been re-recorded by Dixie Dregs as well as Kansas. Having graduated from the University of Kansas, Dixie Dregs relocated in Augusta, Georgia, with a new keyboard player. Albums & singles The Great Spectacular [promo lp] : US 1976 The Great Spectacular [cd] : US 1997

1976 to 1977 Dixie Dregs
People involved Steve Dawidowski (kbr); Rod Morgenstein (drm); Steve Morse (gtr); Allen Sloan (vln); Andy West (bss). Back in Augusta, Dixie Dregs signed with Capricorn and released their first album during the spring of 1977. Albums & singles Free Fall [lp] : US 1977 Capricorn Free Fall [cd] : US 199- Polydor/PolyGram 829661-2

During 1977 Liza Minelli
People involved Liza Minelli (vcl), together with various back-up, eg. Steve Morse (gtr). One of Morse's early sessions. Albums & singles Tropical Nights [lp] : US 1977 Columbia 34887

1977 to 1978 Dixie Dregs

People involved Rod Morgenstein (drm/bvc); Steve Morse (gtr); Mark Parrish (kbr); Allen Sloan (str); Andy West (bss). A new line-up, and two more albums see the light of day. The album Night Of The Living Dregs includes parts of a live show recorded at the Montreaux Jazz Festival in July 1978. Albums & singles What If [lp] : US 1978 Capricorn What If [cd] : US 199- Polydor/PolyGram 831836-2 Night Of The Living Dregs [lp] : US 1979 Capricorn Night Of The Living Dregs [cd] : US 199- Polydor/PolyGram 831411-2

During 1979 Rob Cassels
A Steve Morse session. Albums & singles Evening Pastoral [lp] : US 1979 Sword Records LP SWR-7004-LP

1979 to 1980 Dixie Dregs

People involved T Lavitz (kbr); Rod Morgenstein (drm/bvc); Steve Morse (gtr); Allen Sloan (str); Andy West (bss). By now, they had changed record label to Arista. King Biscuit Flower Hour recorded a live gig in June 1979. Albums & singles Dregs Of The Earth [lp] : US 1980 Arista Dregs Of The Earth [cd] : US 199-? Arista ARCD 8116 Dregs Of The Earth [cd] : Germany 199- Arista 252207-2 King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents the Dixie Dregs In Concert [cd] : US 1997 King Biscuit Entertainment KiX88031

Sometime during 1980 Steve Walsh
People involved Steve Morse (gtr); Steve Walsh (gtr); and whoever else. With Morse guesting on one or more tracks. Albums & singles Schemer-Dreamer [lp] : US 1980 Kirshner/CBS Records 36320

Sometime during 1980 or 1981 Dregs
People involved T Lavitz (kbr); Rod Morgenstein (drm/bvc); Steve Morse (gtr); Allen Sloan (str); Andy West (bss). They dropped the 'Dixie' and released one album before Sloan left. Albums & singles Unsung Heroes [lp] : US 1981 Arista Unsung Heroes [cd] : US 19-- Arista ARCD 8120

Sometime during 1980 or 1981 Dregs
People involved T Lavitz (kbr); Rod Morgenstein (drm/bvc); Steve Morse (gtr); Mark O'Connor (vln); Andy West (bss). Sloanless Dregs went on tour and recorded a live album. (Apparently, the live CD listed below claims Allen Sloan as the violinist, but the string work is in fact performed by Mark O'Connor.) Albums & singles Live In New York 1981 [lp] : US 1981 Four Aces Records

During 1981 Patrick Walsh
One of Steve Morse's sessions. Albums & singles I Wonder How Does Tarzan Shave [single] : US 1981 Trueself Records & Apes

1981 and/or 1982 Dregs

People involved T Lavitz (kbr); Rod Morgenstein (drm/bvc); Steve Morse (gtr); Mark O'Connor (str); Andy West (bss); with a few guests: Alex Ligertwood (vcl); Steve Howe (gtr); Patrick Dimmons (vcl). Originally planned to be a Morse/Howe duo-project, though (for various reasons) the latter appers on one track only, viz "Up In the Air". Morse later launched a solo career. Albums & singles Industry Standard [lp] : Japan 1982 Arista BVCA 2055

During 1983 The Rob Cassels Band
Another Steve Morse session. Albums & singles Kamikaze Christian [lp] : US 1983 Morada Records LP MZS 056

1983 to 1986 Steve Morse Band

People involved Rod Morgenstein (drm/kbr); Steve Morse (gtr); Jerry Peek (drm); together with various guests, incl. Peter Frampton (gtr); Eric Johnson (gtr/vcl); T Lavitz (kbr); Albert Lee (gtr); Mark O'Connor (str); Van Temple (vcl). The band toured throughout the States, during which time Morse also appeared as opening act for John McLaughlin, Al DiMeola and Paco de Lucia on their tours. Albums & singles Two Faces [lp] : US 1984 Minotauro Records [same line-up?] The Introduction [lp/cd] : US 1984 Elektra/Asulym Records 960369 Stand Up [lp/cd] : US 1985 Elektra/Asulym Records 960448

Sometime during 1986 T. Lavitz

People involved T Lavitz (msc); with various guests: Paul Barrere (vcl); Jeff Berlin (bss); Chet Catallo (gtr); Brad Dutz (prc); Amy Holland (vcl); Dave LaRue (bss); Mike McDonald (vcl); Rod Morgenstein (drm/prc); Steve Morse (gtr); Dave Samuels (vbs); Steve Smith (drm); Kim Sparks (sxp); Luis Stefanell (prc); Steve Tischer (bss); Andy West (bss); Willin' (vcl). Morse guests on two tracks "Sprakle Plenty" and "I'm Calling You". Albums & singles Story Time [lp] : US 1986 Story Time [cd] : US 199- Passport Jazz PJCD-88012

1986 and 1987 Kansas

People involved Phil Ehart (drm); Billy Greer (bss/vcl); Steve Morse (gtr); Steve Walsh (vcl/kbr); Richard Williams (gtr); with additional backing vocals on Power by "The Nude From The Waist Down Singers" [i.e. Travis Bradford; Rob Henson; Merle McLain; Jerome Olds; Yonrico Scott] & "The Boys Trio" [i.e. Doug Baker; Cliff Jones; Solomon Olds]. Albums & singles Power [lp] : US 1986 MCA Records MCA-5838 Power [cd] : US 1986 MCA Records MCAD-5838 In The Spirit Of Things [lp] : US 1988 MCA Records MCA-6254 In The Spirit Of Things [cd] : US 1988 MCA Records MCD-06254 (MCAD-6254) Live On The King Biscuit Flower Hour [cd] : US 1998 King Biscuit Flower Hour KBFHCD024

1987 to 1989 After the Kansas stint, Morse cut off his hair, put on a uniform and began piloting planes for "a regional airline that doesn't want to be named" [quoted from "A Talk With Morse" by Kevin Ferguson]. He didn't throw away his guitars completely though; he appears on various sessions during this time. Eventually, however, he was dragged back into showbiz by Lynyrd Skynyrd. He released a kind of comeback album in 1989; actually his first 'real' solo album.

Sometime during 1987 Mark O'Connor
People involved Mark O'Connor (msc); with various people, incl. Steve Morse (gtr). Morse appears on one or more tracks. Albums & singles Stone From Which The Arch Was Made [lp/cd] : US 1987 Warner Bros

Sometime during 1987 Triumph

People involved Rik Emmett (gtr/vcl); Mike Levine (bss); Gil Moore (drm/vcl); guested by Greg Loates (prc/prg); Steve Morse (gtr); Dave Tkaczuk (kbr/prg). Morse plays electric guitar on "Headed For Somewhere" and acoustic guitar on "All The King's Horses". On a mailinglist devoted to the group Kansas, Rik Emmett himself told the story of this recording: "Steve Morse was an MCA Records contact through Tom Trumbo, L.A. A.&R. man, and he came up to Toronto to do a mega-weekend thing, where we wrote together, played a Guitar Festival gig together, recorded together, filmed a little movie thing, did a radio broadcast, and then he flew his prop-jet back down south, after staying at my place for a couple of days and proving to be a nice guy, a good sport, and one helluva guitar player." Albums & singles Surveillance [lp] : US 1987 MCA Records MCA-42083 Surveillance [cd] : Germany 1987 MCA Records 255139-2 (MCAD-42083) Surveillance [remastered cd] : US/Europe 1996 TRC/MaGaDa MAGD-6210

Sometime during 1987 Lynyrd Skynyrd
People involved Lynyrd Skynyrd (msc); with Steve Morse (gtr) guesting. Jam-thing recorded during 1987. Morse appears on one track: "Gimme Back My Bullets". Albums & singles Southern By The Grace Of God - Tribute Tour '87 [lp] : US 1988 MCA Records Southern By The Grace Of God - Tribute Tour '87 [cd] : US 199- MCA Records MCAD-8027

Sometime during 1988 Rossington Band
People involved The Rossington Band (msc) guested by Steve Morse (gtr). Morse appears on one or more tracks. Albums & singles Love Your Man [cd] : US 1988 MCA Records MCAAD-42166

Sometime during 1988 Dixie Dregs
People involved T Lavitz (kbr); Rod Morgenstein (drm); Steve Morse (gtr); Andy West (bss); together with Mark O'Connor (vln) and Dr Allen Sloan (vln). Recorded a promo CD. Albums & singles Off The Records [promo cd] : US 1988 Ensoniq Keyboards

Sometime during 1989 Steve Morse, together with Sonny Emory

People involved Steve Morse (msc); Sonny Emory (drm). Morse & Emory recorded "Southern Steel" for a guitar compilation. (Morse also appeared on a second volume, see below.) The same track was later re-recorded by Steve Morse Band for the album Southern Steel (1990). Material appears on... Guitar's Practising Musicians Vol. 1 [cd; Various Artists] : US 1989 Guitar Recordings 88561-5012-2 Guitar's Practising Musicians Vol. 1 [cd; Various Artists] : US 1989 Combat Records 5012

Sometime during 1989 Steve Morse

People involved Steve Morse (gtr); with T Lavitz (kbr); Rod Morgenstein (drm); Allen Sloan (str); Jerry Peek (bss); Andy West (bss). Morse's first 'real' solo deal. Albums & singles High Tension Wires [lp/cd] : US 1989 MCA Records 255930 High Tension Wires [cd] : Germany 1991 MCA Records MCD-06275 (MCAD-06725) Material from above appears on... Metal Guitars [lp; Various Artists] : US 1990 Roadrunner Records RR-9335-1

Sometime during 1990 Steve Morse Band
People involved Steve Morse (gtr); Dave La Rue (bss); Van Romaine (drm); with guest: Jeff Watson (gtr). Albums & singles Southern Steel [cd] : US MCA 1991 Records MCAD-10112 Southern Steel [cd] : Germany MCA 1991 Records 9031-73289-2 YS

Sometime during 1990 Marcel Dadi
Albums & singles Nashville Rendez-Vouz [cd] : France 1990 EPM Musique Nashville Rendez-Vous [cd] : US 1996 EPM Musique 983892

Sometime during 1991 Fifth Baby's All Stars
People involved Eddie Van Halen (gtr); Albert Lee (gtr); Steve Morse (gtr); and whoever else. These guys did some gigs in the States together as part of a band called Fifth Baby's All Stars. Unfortunately, nothing was recorded.

Sometime during 1991 Marcel Dadi
Albums & singles Fingers Crossing [cd] : France 1991 EPM Musique

Sometime during 1991 Steve Morse
Morse wrote and recorded a track called "Picture This" - available nowhere else - for a guitar compilation. He also appeared on the first volume, see above. Material appears on... Guitar's Practising Musicians Vol. 2 [cd; Various Artists] : US 1991 Guitar Recordings 88561-5037-2

Sometime during 1991 Steve Morse
Morse recorded a track called "Morning Rush Hour" for yet another guitar compilation. The same track was later re-recorded by Steve Morse Band for the album Coast To Coast (1992). Material appears on... Guitar Speak 3 [cd; Various Artists] : US 1991 I.R.S. Records No Speak 15 (X2-131112)

Sometime during 1992 Steve Morse Band
People involved Steve Morse (gtr); Dave La Rue (bss); Van Romaine (drm). Steve Morse Band seems to be something that exists on a very irregular basis. They record - sometimes with guests, sometimes without - and they do short tours here and there, now and then. Albums & singles Coast To Coast [cd] : US 1992 MCA Records Coast To Coast [cd] : Germany 1992 MCA Records MCD-10565 (MCAD-10565)

Sometime during 1992 Marcel Dadi
Albums & singles Country Guitar Flavors [cd] : France 1992 EPM Musique Country Guitar Flavors [cd] : US 1996 EPM Musique 982532

Sometime during 1992 Dixie Dregs
People involved T Lavitz (kbr); Rod Morgenstein (drm/bvc); Steve Morse (gtr); Allen Sloan MD (str); Andy West (bss). Dixie Dregs reformed and did a short seven night tour in Atlanta GA, from which a live album was recorded. Albums & singles Bring 'Em Back Alive [cd] : US 1992 Capricorn 9-42005-2

Sometime during 1992 Jeff Watson
People involved Jeff Watson (?); with various guests, incl. Steve Morse (gtr). Morse guests on one track: "Talking Hands". Albums & singles Lone Ranger [cd] : US 1992 Shrapnel SH-1055CD

Sometime during 1992 CPR
People involved Coven Pitrelli Reilly (msc), together with some others, including Steve Morse (gtr). Morse does a solo on a track called "Minute Mouse". Apparently he also engineered the album. Albums & singles Coven/Pitrelli/Reilly [cd] : US 1992 Guitar Records 99202

Early/mid 1994 to October 1994 Dixie Dregs
People involved Jerry Goodman (str); Dave LaRue (bss); T Lavitz (kbr); Rod Morgenstein (drm/bvc); Steve Morse (gtr). Albums & singles Full Circle [cd] : US 1994 Capricorn 42021-2

Sometime during 1994 Michael Manring
People involved Philip Aaberg (pno); Tim 'Herb' Alexander (drm); Michael Manring (bss); Steve Morse (gtr); Alex Skolnick (gtr); Steve Smith (drm). Morse appears on one or more tracks. Albums & singles Thonk [cd] : US 1994 Windham Hall Records/High Street 10322-2

Late 1994 to early 1995 Steve Morse Band
People involved Steve Morse (gtr); Dave La Rue (bss); Van Romaine (drm). Another irregular recording from a great group. They also did a short two-week tour of Australia during October 1994. Albums & singles Structural Damage [cd] : The EC 1995 BMG/High Street Records 72902 10332 2

November 1994 to March 2002 Deep Purple Mk VII
People involved Ian Gillan (vcl); Roger Glover (bss); Jon Lord (kbr); Steve Morse (gtr); Ian Paice (drm). Steve Morse stepped in and Deep Purple has started a new era. They record two albums, Purpendicular (1996) and Abandon (1998). Albums & singles See the Deep Purple Discography

Sometime during 1994 or possibly 1995 Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus

People involved Carmine Appice (drm/bss/vcl); Tony Franklin (mll); Kelly Keeling (vcl/gtr/kbr); together with various guests, incl. Steve Morse (gtr). Another session. This time Steve does a guitar duo together with Jennifer Batten on a track called "4 Miles High". Albums & singles Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus [cd; cardboard box] : Europe 1995 No Bull Records/Koch 34336-2 Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus [cd; bonus tracks] : Europe 1995 No Bull Records CD-34262-2

Sometime during 1994 or 1995 Yes Tribute
People involved Various people, incl. Peter Banks, Robert Berry, Cairo, Enchant, Shadow Gallery, Annie Haslam, Steve Howe, Magellan, Patrick Moraz, Steve Morse, Stanley Nail, Jeronimo Road, World Trade. Morse plays acoustic guitar on two tracks, "Mood For A Day" and "Clap". Albums & singles Tales From Yesterday - A View From The South Side Of The Sky [cd] : US 1995 Magna Carta RR 8914-2

Sometime during 1995 and/or 1996 Steve Morse Band
People involved Steve Morse (gtr); Dave La Rue (bss); Van Romaine (drm). Albums & singles StressFest [cd] : US Apr 1996 BMG/High Street Records StressFest [cd; bonus track] : Japan 1996

Sometime during 1995 or 1996 Rush Tribute

People involved Brendt Allman (gtr); Sebastian Bach (vcl); Mike Baker (vcl); Robert Berry (gtr/bss/kbr/bvc); Jeff Brockman (drm); Carl Cadden-James (bss); Deen Castronovo (drm); Ricky Chycki (gtr); Marcel Coenen (gtr); Fates Warning [= Ray Alder (vcl); Jim Matheos (gtr); Joey Vera (bss); Mark Zonder (drm)]; Trent Gardner (kbr); Matt Guillory (kbr); Stuart Hamm (bss); Chris Ingles (pno); Brad Kaiser (drm); James LaBrie (vcl); Jake E. Lee (gtr); Gregoor van der Loo (vcl); George Lynch (gtr); Sean Malone (bss); Eric Martin (vcl); Steve Morse (gtr); James Murphy (gtr/kbr); John Petrucci (gtr); Mike Pinella (kbr); Mike Portnoy (drm); Sean Reinert (drm); Michael Romeo (gtr); Jack Russell (vcl); Billy Sheehan (bss); Mark Slaughter (vcl); David Townsend (vcl); David Towson (gtr); Gary Wehrkamp (kbr). Morse appears on two tracks: "La Villa Strangiato" and "Red Barchetta". Albums & singles Working Man [cd] : US 1996 Magna Carta MA-9010-2

Sometime during 1995 or 1996 Steve Ray Tribute
People involved Doug Aldrich; Amir Derakh; Scott Hill; Stanley Jordan; Mark Kendall; Ritchie Kotzen; Albert Lee; Steve Morse; Trevor Rabin; Steve Stevens; John Sykes; Walter Trout. Morse appears on "Travis Walk". Albums & singles Crossfire - A Salute To Stevie Ray [cd] : US 1996 Blues Bureau Int'l 2031 Crossfire - A Salute To Stevie Ray [cd] : Canada 1996 DeRock Records DERCD-088

During 1996 Steve Morse & Manuel Barrueco
Steve Morse & Manuel Barrueco play "Carol Of The Bells". Albums & singles The Carols Of Christmas [cd] : US Sep 1996 Windham Mill 11193

During 1996 Riff West & Friends
Steve plays "Greensleeves". (This benefit album, put together by Riff West, aims to promote various animal welfare program in the US.) Albums & singles Animal Magnetism [cd] : US 1996 Kingsnake Records KS2024

During 1996? Kevin Creider
Albums & singles Signatures [cd] : US 1996? mp3.com 52213

During the fall of 1997 Steve Vai

People involved Steve Vai (gtr); together with a bunch of other guitar heroes: Jeff Beck; Hotei; Eric Johnson; Alex Lifeson; Steve Morse; Joe Perry; Richie Sambora; Joe Satriani; Brian Setzer Orchestra; Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Eleven guitar heroes chose their favourite christmas classic and gave it a treat. Morse plays "Joy to the World". Albums & singles Merry Axemas - A Guitar Christmas [cd] : US Oct 1997 Epic Records EK67775

During 1996 Torden & Lyn
Steve Morse does a session. Albums & singles Storm [cd] : US 1997

During 1997 Steve Morse
Steve Morse plays a bit called "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear". Albums & singles The Carols Of Christmas II [cd] : US Aug 1997 Windham Mill 11219

During 1999 Steve Morse & Co.

People involved Al Di Meola, Peter Frampton, Marty Freedman, Steve Howe, Jorma Kaukonen, Albert Lee, Steve Morse, John Petrucci, Trevor Rabin, Mike Stern, Dweezil Zappa. Great many of the world's best guitar players have been summoned by Steve Morse to record favourite classical bits. Morse produced and plays a piece by Handel called "Water Music". Albums & singles ... [cd] : US Dec 1999? Windham Hill Records

August 1999 Dixie Dregs

People involved Jerry Goodman (vln); Dave LaRue (bss); T Lavitz (kbr); Rod Morgenstein (drm/bvc); Steve Morse (gtr); Allen Sloan (vln); Andy West (bss); Dweezil Zappa (gtr). Dixie Dregs performed live at the Roxy Theatre during 26-28 August 1999. These were recorded and have now been released. They continue touring during 2000. Albums & singles California Screamin' [cd] : US Feb 2000 Zebra Records

September 1999 Jon Lord's Concerto

Lord's Concerto was performed live at the Royal Albert Hall on 25th and 26th September 1999 - 30 years after it's premiere performance. The main performers were the London Philharmonics together with Deep Purple Mk VII. In addition, there were lots of guest appearances by a variety of rock celebrities. The entire performance is available on CD, Video and DVD. Read all about it in our RAH feature. Albums & singles See Jon Lord's Discobiography.

During 2000 & 2001 Steve Morse (Band)

People involved Steve Morse (gtr); Dave LaRue (bss); Van Romaine (drm). Morse continues to record albums outside the purple road, sometimes solo, sometimes as Steve Morse Band. In 2000, he recorded the first album consisting of tracks written in the spirit of Morse's many influences, including Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Eric Johnson, Alex Lifeson, The Byrds, Jimmy Page, John McLaughlin, Rolling Stones, Mountain, George Harrison, The Allman Brothers Band, Kansas and Yes. Albums & singles Major Impacts [cd] : US July 2000 Magna Carta MA-9042-2 Split Decision [cd] : US February 2002 Magna Carta MA-9058-2 Major Impacts 2 [cd] : US October 2002 Magna Carta MA-9070-2

During 2001 Manuel Barrueco
People involved Manuel Barrueco (gtr); Steve Morse (gtr); Andy Summers (gtr); Al Dimeola (gtr). Steve Morse plays on this all-guitars album. Albums & singles Nylon & Steel [cd] : US 2001 Angel Records 56941

During 2001 Billy Greer
People involved Billy Greer; Richard Williams; Steve Morse; Phil Ehart; Steve Walsh; David Manion; Chet Wynd; Igor Len; Terry Brock; Mike Slamer. Steve Morse plays guitar on two tracks, viz. "No Man's Land" and "Every Time It Rains". Albums & singles Seventh Key [cd] : US 2001 Avalon MICP-10239 Seventh Key [cd] : Italy 2001 Frontiers Records FRCD-065

During 2001 Jordan Rudess
People involved Jordan Rudess (kbr), with various guests, eg. Billy Sheehan, Terry Bozzio, John Petrucci, Peter Ernst, Eugene Freisen, Bert Baldwin, Mark Wood and Barry Carl. Albums & singles Feeding The Wheel [cd] : US October 2001 Magna Carta

During 2001 Jason Becker Tribute
Albums & singles Warmth In The Wilderness - A Tribute To Jason Becker [cd] : US 2001 Lion Music LMC 2103-2

September 2001 Mario Fasciano
People involved Mario Fasciano, with Steve Hackett, Ian Paice, Don Airey, Steve Morse, and others. Albums & singles E-Thnic [cd] : Europe 2003

During 2001? Liona Boyd
Albums & singles Camino Latino - Latin Journey [cd] : US 2002 Moston Records MOS-711

August to September 2001 Deep Purple Mk pre-VIII
People involved Don Airey (kbr); Ian Gillan (vcl); Roger Glover (bss); Steve Morse (gtr); Ian Paice (drm). Jon Lord hurt his knee, had to sit/lie through some surgery, and thus couldn't finish an ongoing tour. Don Airey was asked to fill in for him, in what everybody thought was a temporary replacement job. Oooh, were we fooled!

March 2002 onwards Deep Purple Mk VIII
People involved Don Airey (kbr); Ian Gillan (vcl); Roger Glover (bss); Steve Morse (gtr); Ian Paice (drm). After 30+ years, Jon Lord decides to retire. His shoes are now filled by the eminent Don Airey. They've recorded one album so far: Bananas. Albums & singles See the Deep Purple Discography

Don't forget to check Steve Morse's Official Website for the latest news on his extra-curricular activities, such as Steve Morse Band, Dixie Dregs, and so on.