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Steve Morse and Clive Davis
“It was career suicide, but it felt good”: Steve Morse took on a media mogul and got away with it

By Nick Shilton Published

Guitarist worried about asking friends John Petrucci and Eric Johnson to guest on his new album – but decades ago he had no hesitation in confronting industry giant Clive Davis to get what he wanted

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 20: Steve Morse of Dixie Dregs performs at Variety Playhouse on April 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
Steve Morse endured school woes, dodgy gear and jazz snobbery, but knew he could make it as a guitarist

By Nick Shilton Published

The ex Deep Purple member recalls how he got started in music, and beginning to write Kansas-style songs – long before he accidentally joined them

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John Petrucci with the Steve Morse Band inset
Hear John Petrucci add lightning to new Steve Morse Band song Triangulation

By Martin Kielty Published

Dream Theater guitarist guests on instrumental title track to the Flying Colors and Kansas counterpart’s latest record, which also features Eric Johnson and Kevin Morse

Tracks & Singles
Steve Morse Band 2025
Flying Colors and Kansas guitarist Steve Morse to release first new Steve Morse Band album for sixteen years

By Jerry Ewing Published

The Steve Morse Band will release their brand new album, Triangulation, in November

Bands & Artists
Flying Colors
“There were no egos: It was just about the music. There was an incredible flow… a magical, organic experience”: How supergroup Flying Colors made their debut album in just 9 days

By Dave Ling Published

When Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Steve Morse, Dave LaRue and Casey McPherson went to work, they hoped they were creating something that would last. As it turned out, they were

Albums
Mike Portnoy
An introduction to Flying Colors

By Dave Ling Published

When modern prog supergroup Flying Colors released their debut album back in 2012 Prog sat down with each member to find out what makes them tick

Interviews
Steve Morse onstage
Steve Morse: 10 records that changed my life

By Joe Bosso Published

Deep Purple and Flying Colors guitarist Steve Morse picks ten discs of vital importance in shaping his road through rock

Albums
Close-up composite of guitarists Ritchie Blackmore and Steve Morse next to each other playing live
Exit stage left: the joy and fear of replacing an irreplaceable guitarist

By Ed Mitchell Published

Stepping into the role of a famous lead guitarist can be a daunting prospect. But when Deep Purple, Kiss and Motörhead came calling it was an offer Morse, Thayer and Campbell couldn’t refuse

Interviews