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September 8, 2026

Wear a piece of Steve Morse history!

Hi everyone! Katya Arts here, Steve’s official jeweller. We are thrilled to present our brand-new guitar string jewelry piece, handcrafted...

August 20, 2026

Steve explains how he uses DiMarzio pickups

From DiMarzio: “Guitar legend and friend, Steve Morse, shares how he worked with Eric Johnson on the song TexUS. He...

July 30, 2026

Steve's updated DiMarzio artist page with brand-new photos

“I’ve always depended on the interplay between my DiMarzio pickups to give me the expression I need.” – Steve Morse...

July 28, 2026

Happy birthday to Steve!

On this July 28th 2026, on behalf of the team of www.stevemorse.net and all the fans, we would like to...

July 15, 2026

Steve guesting on new Engelbert Humperdinck album

At 90 years old, iconic British vocalist and performer Engelbert Humperdinck is set to release a new album. Titled Faithfully,...

July 6, 2026

Steve on AI in music performance

In this special excerpt from a full conversation that David O’Hara from RealMusic.ai had with Steve’s longtime collaborator Dr. Bill...

May 29, 2026

Collaboration with Jonathon "Boogie" Long

Steve and his son Kevin have teamed up with Louisiana-based blues/rock virtuoso guitarist/singer/songwriter Jonathon “Boogie” Long for a collaboration project....

May 25, 2026

Steve guesting with Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute

On May 22, Steve guested with Atlanta, GA based Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band SkynFolks who were doing a private event...

May 17, 2026

RIP David Perper (Dixie Dregs) and Alex Ligertwood (The Dregs)

“Earlier today, a group of close friends had a celebration of life and laid to rest, David Perper. Dave was...

May 10, 2026

Steve and Kevin on Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow tribute

Steve and his son Kevin (New World Martyr; guitar) teamed up with Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, MSG, Elegant Weapons; vocals), Jonathan...

April 26, 2026

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp Miami

This weekend Steve was in Miami to be a part of yet another edition of Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp....

April 8, 2026

A new take on guitar string jewelry!

From Steve’s official jeweler Katya Arts: “New! Guitar string windings and paracord, a new take on guitar string jewelry! Our...

March 25, 2026

Classic Rock History interview

Recently Steve spoke with Andrew Daly in an interview for ClassicRockHistory.com. They talked about how hard it can be in...

March 11, 2026

Triangulation guitar transcription book

Hot off the press, the official Triangulation guitar transcription is here! Carefully transcribed by Denny Bayer, who also transcribed Stressfest...

March 9, 2026

Steve Morse: Crafting Musical Identity

Dive into the remarkable journey of Steve Morse, the legendary guitarist whose work with Dixie Dregs, Kansas, and Deep Purple...

March 6, 2026

American Musical Supply interview with Steve at NAMM 2026

A while ago at NAMM 2026, Steve met up with Ryan of AMS. Steve was super generous with his time...

March 5, 2026

Steve talks to Jordi Pinyol

Recenty Steve talked to guitarist/composer/arranger/interviewer Jordi Pinyol in Spain. Topics they discussed include the latest Steve Morse band album Triangulation,...

March 3, 2026

String-jumping and fretboard stretching: A Steve Morse masterclass on wide intervals

Deep-dive your technique for powerful intervals with six string-jumping, fretboard-stretching examples from one of the world’s most influential super-pickers. Steve...

February 18, 2026

Throwback: Steve Morse, Dave LaRue, Mike Portnoy & John Petrucci at Petrucci's Guitar Universe 2025

Last August at John Petrucci’s Guitar Universe 5.0, Steve, Dave, Mike and John got together for a blistering cover of...

February 14, 2026

Taken By An Angel - A tribute to Janine Morse, featuring Kevin Morse

“After losing my wife and Kevin losing his stepmother, this is the piece we put together as a tribute. The...

February 13, 2026

Steve guesting on new Dead Groove single

Power trio Dead Groove has released a new single, a cover of Jimi Hendrix’s Voodoo Child (Slight Return). Steve has...

February 8, 2026

Steve about his composing process

One of the followers of this Steve Morse fansite, David Knorr, sent in a question for Steve about his composing...

January 29, 2026

Steve at upcoming Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp in Miami

After taking part in earlier editions, Steve will be at Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp again, this time in Miami,...

January 28, 2026

Steve guesting on Carmine Appice's upcoming Cactus Allstars Temple of Blues II album

Over the years, Steve has guested on many albums by and with other artists. His latest guest spot is on...

January 27, 2026

Paul Gilbert & Steve Morse talk improvisation, tone and Ernie Ball at NAMM 2026

The Guitar Center team caught up with Steve Morse and Paul Gilbert at the Ernie Ball Music Man booth at...

January 26, 2026

New Steve Morse string jewelry for Valentine's Day

Are you looking for something special for Valentine’s Day? Look no further! Steve’s official jeweler Katya Arts has created three...

January 25, 2026

Sweetwater interview with Steve at NAMM 2026

Sweetwater’s Mitch Gallagher sat down with legendary Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse at the Ernie Ball “Eagle’s Nest” at NAMM...

January 24, 2026

Steve & Paul Gilbert at Ernie Ball booth NAMM 2026

Watch Steve Morse and Paul Gilbert performing together at the Ernie Ball booth at NAMM 2026 in Anaheim, CA, on...

January 19, 2026

Steve Morse talks “Triangulation”: still reinventing guitar after decades

In this in-depth interview by Jamie Humpries for Six String Alliance, legendary guitarist Steve Morse reflects on his personal path,...

January 11, 2026

Steve Morse string jewelry sale

From Steve’s official jeweler Katya Arts: “Hello Morse fans! We usually don’t have sales, but here is a special offer!...

January 8, 2026

Steve at NAMM 2026

It’s that time of year again, the NAMM Show in Anaheim! Steve will be there at the Ernie Ball Music...

January 8, 2026

Steve Morse is back

For Steve’s Dutch and Belgian fans: Aardschok magazine in The Netherlands has published an interview with Steve in their January/February...

January 7, 2026

Steve Morse: "Just like a three-legged dog you gotta make it work."

In an interview with Oscar Jordan in the January 2026 issue of Vintage Guitar magazine, Steve speaks about challenges and...

January 4, 2026

Steve Morse: “Excellence in playing begins with excellence in everything before.”

In an interview with Muse on Muse magazine in Japan, Steve talks about his new album and how that came...

December 26, 2025

How to become a guitar hero, featuring Steve Morse

Host Dimitris Barbas of the Home Studio podcast in Greece welcomes one of his most beloved musicians in the world:...

December 25, 2025

Steve on Rock & Review with Eric Dahl show

On Boxing Day morning Steve will join Rock & Review with Eric Dahl on WZTV FOX 17 News in Nashville...

December 22, 2025

Steve Morse finds his way back

Music website Radio Metal in France has published an interview with Steve, the title of which translates to “Steve Morse...

December 19, 2025

Throwback: Steve Morse & Dave LaRue at Guitar Workshop Plus Nashville 2025

Check out this great video of Steve Morse and Dave LaRue when they were at the Nashville session of Guitar...

December 17, 2025

Steve Morse on closing the Deep Purple chapter and new instrumental album Triangulation

For Steve Morse, getting back into the studio this year wasn’t just about making another record – it was about...

December 15, 2025

A conversation with Steve Morse

Dimitris Zacharopoulos of Myth of Rock from Greece had an in-depth conversation with Steve, who once again proved that he...

December 14, 2025

Steve Morse talks to Fireworks magazine

Steve Morse has lived one of rock’s most fascinating musical lives. From the Dixie Dregs to Deep Purple, Kansas, Flying...

December 12, 2025

Steve Morse: "I'm a student of everything."

Nick Millevoi of Premier Guitar caught up with Steve while he was on tour in New Jersey to have an...

December 7, 2025

Steve Morse discusses the supernatural powers of John Petrucci, Eric Johnson and others

In an interview with Jonathan Horsley of Music Radar, Steve talks about several other musicians, his new album Triangulation, his...

December 6, 2025

Steve Morse brings tales of Dixie Dregs, Kansas, Deep Purple, Flying Colors and more

Every month Prog Magazine gets inside the mind of one of the biggest names in music. In this month’s issue...

December 1, 2025

Steve Morse on loss, hope and instrumental storytelling

Steve spoke to host Phil Aston of the Now Spinning Magazine podcast in the UK. Their conversation went far beyond...

November 25, 2025

Steve interviewed in Finnish magazine Riffi

For Steve Morse fans in Finland, Riffi magazine has published a three page interview in their #4 2025 edition, on...

November 21, 2025

Steve Morse talks about continuing his guitar journey with Triangulation

There is no question that Steve Morse is one of the preeminent guitarists of our time – and perhaps of...

November 18, 2025

Steve on the Metal Global show

Whenever we think of the greatest guitar players of all time, Steve Morse is a name that’s always in the...

November 13, 2025

Steve Morse continues to push the boundaries of guitar

For Steve Morse, the renowned guitarist of Dixie Dregs and Deep Purple fame, the concept of triangulation is at the...

November 13, 2025

Steve on the Boomerocity podcast

Steve talks to Boomerocity host Randy Patterson about his new album Triangulation and also shares an intimate look at a...

November 8, 2025

Steve Morse - The Soundtrack Of My Life

In the December 2025 issue of Classic Rock magazine in the UK, Deep Purple’s longest-serving guitarist Steve Morse talks about...

November 7, 2025

Third single off Triangulation album out now - featuring John Petrucci

After the tracks Break Through and TexUs as the first two singles, now it’s time for the upcoming Triangulation album’s...

November 5, 2025

Steve on the Guitar Radio Show podcast

Host Mark Daven of the Guitar Radio Show podcast sat down with Steve to talk about the new Steve Morse...

November 4, 2025

Back after personal tragedy, Steve Morse sets the record straight on Triangulation, Deep Purple and more

Steve Morse has been through it all since stepping back from Deep Purple in 2022. Initially taking a temporary hiatus...

October 26, 2025

Steve Morse on life after Deep Purple: new album Triangulation and moving forward

Halfway through the recent Steve Morse Band Tour, Mark Lacey of MyGlobalMind.com caught up with Steve in Raleigh, NC. One of the...

October 16, 2025

Second single TexUs off Triangulation album out now - featuring Eric Johnson

Following the first single Break Through, the second single off the forthcoming new Steve Morse band album Triangulation is out...

October 13, 2025

Steve Morse talks about his career, songwriting approach, and unique guitar philosophy

Legendary guitarist Steve Morse (‪Dixie Dregs, Kansas, Deep Purple, Flying Colors) joins host Tyler Larson (‪@MusicisWin‬) The No Cover Charge...

October 10, 2025

Steve Morse: Deep Purple, Kansas & new music reflections

Legendary guitarist Steve Morse joins Metal Mayhem ROC host Lance Franco to reflect on his storied 50-year career. With a...

October 8, 2025

Steve Morse on new album Triangulation, songwriting and upcoming tour

In a recent episode of The Guitar Hang Podcast, host Jon Stankorb sit down with the legendary guitarist, composer, and...

September 29, 2025

Steve Morse still enjoys playing live: "We're at our best when we connect with each other"

In a recent interview with Rockin’ 101‘s The Johnny Rock Show, Steve was asked if he gets tired of the...

September 10, 2025

Steve Morse Band returns with new album Triangulation, new single Break Through, and a touching tribute

Eric Johnson, John Petrucci and Kevin Morse are three names that feature on the upcoming new Steve Morse Band album...

September 4, 2025

New Steve Morse album Triangulation

“Every generation or so, we put out a new album, and the time is now!” – Steve Morse Photo by...