Great stuff man! You’re a fantastic interviewer... nice to have a host who actually let’s his guests do the talking , without too much interruptions 👌🏼
I’m smiling the whole interview. I discovered Steve and the Dixie Dregs in ‘81 and was an instant and lifetime fan of them and of Steve. He deserves every success he’s earned. Steve is a GIANT, and one of the best players, composers and writers in rock. Great interview Pete.
I heard them play that year in college in the quadrangle. Boy were they good! They didn't just play their instruments. In their hands the instruments entered into a lengthy and measured conversation and spoke great truths in many dialects. I know they didn't do songs with lyrics--and we know how biased radio was in those days. Too bad, so sad. I always wanted a Kansas/Dregs concert in the same venue.
Neal Morse, Steve Hackett and now Steve Morse, I take my hats off to you for bagging these great interviews with these monster musicians, keep up the good work, you're doing a great job 👏
Steve is a living legend, unbelievable guitarist and a really great guy. All these millennial (so-called) musicians can learn a lesson in humility and musicianship from this awesome, super talented artist.
I have to say that the most impressive thing about Steve Morse isn't his considerable musical vocabulary and massive knowledge of the guitar, but the honesty, integrity and humility he brings to the guitarist role. Steve Morse is the gentlemen of guitarists--very much like Steve Hackett in that regard. Deep Purple has had more than their share of great guitar players--but never one like this. He's not just a craftsman. He's a true artist in every respect. In fact Morse was the primary reason I joined the Purple train in the first place. I didn't realize until after he joined how great these musicians really were because of their off-stage antics in their early history--and the Blackmore wars with the band. It's amazing how one player can take a group of gifted musicians--and help them step up to the next level. For a band who was once great, this band is now incredible!
Interesting comment, but I disagree that SM helped Purple 'step up to the next level.' The legend, reputation and name of the band was made when Blackmore and Lord were members. The fact that most of the live set is still from the Mark 2 era endorses this.
@@grobbler1 I would make the point that Morse was the catalyst that allowed Purple to scale the musical heights once again. They were definitely deteriorating in the latter Blackmore days, which was a terrible shame. Yes, their reputation comes primarily from the Lord/Blackmore '70's period, but Morse's contribution has been incalculable since '94.
@@vincentbrightling1686 Whether studio recordings or live performances, again I disagree. In the latter Blackmore days - particularly the 1993 live shows - the performances were amongst the best of the reunion, due to the improvisation and sheer dynamics displayed night after night. Since Jon Lord left, the live shows lack improvisation and are effectively just the same show each night, albeit to a high standard. Steve Morse is a fine guitarist for his genre and apparently a genuinely nice guy, but he will always be just a 'replacement' for RB, as his roots are not the same as the original DP.
What a wonderful man Steve is! No ego, very articulate, and a gentleman. No swearing and quick to give others credit. And Pete, you're a great interviewer. You ask good questions and stay quiet, allowing your guest to fully answer the questions without interruption. Not many can do that. But of course, being such a Kansas nut, I was hoping that you'd ask him about his time with them. Thank you Steve for showing the rock world that you don't have to be foul-mouthed to be cool. I really respect that.
Steve Morse is the most down to earth guy I have met. I met him twice at concerts. He is very friendly and patient. He signed everything that people put in front of him and answered questions. He is extremely humble and kind.
Yeah, I have a Dregs of the Earth promo poster that Steve, Rod and T Lavitz signed for me, as well as a very rare original vinyl copy of "The Great Spectacular", the band's class project for extra points at the Univ of Miami, that they signed (only a thousand or so were pressed, and Rod Morgenstein told me that the unsold records were stored in his sister's garage and got destroyed in a flood). Nice people, each and every one. RIP, T Lavitz.
Purpendicular is still my favourite SM era Purple album. Great innovative riffs and fantastic solos. All songs are excellent. Thanks for the very personal and interesting interview, Pete and Steve.
The day I turned 18 back in october 1983 I attended a Mclaughlin/Delucia/Di Meola show with front row center seats and this guy, Steve Morse, opened up for the show. I was completely blown away by Mr. Morse and by the other 3 also of course. That night I managed to get backstage and meet all 4 of them. Mr. Morse was so nice and very accessible. He told me about the Dixie Dregs and the next day I took the bus all around the city of Montreal to find and buy all the Dixie Dregs albums I could find (they were kind of hard to find). Mr Morse is the most amazing and complete guitarist that I've ever heard. He can do anything on a guitar from classical to rock and progressive rock and country at the highest level. A true guitar legend. Thanks for the interview. That was a hell of an 18th birthday.
Yes, they are! 'Power' gets more attention than the latter--which is very sad. IMHO, 'In the Spirit of Things' has a couple of filler songs, but the great material more than compensates. One of my favorite unknown gems from the whole catalog is "Ghosts"--which segues into "One Big Sky", another killer tune. I wished Steve (Morse) could have remained with Kansas longer. The later Dregs album with John Goodman is top shelf material--hinting at what Kansas could have been if Walsh could have exorcised his demons early enough.
'Night Meets Light'. Steve's favorite and mine. I asked him and he told me that when I met him. He was happy and taken back a little that I wanted that composition played at my funeral some day. I'm a month older and he's the most humble polite person you'll ever meet and still working his butt off.
This track is also one of my faves as well. The violin part (Allen Sloan) is absolutely moving & I can definitely see this played at someone's "special event"
Steve Morse-era Purple has produced some great albums that I can count among Purple's very best: Purpendicular, Rapture Of The Deep, So What?! and InFINite... Looking forward to hear more music from Steve Morse in the future 🤘
Just played them all yesterday I'd actually happily go see purple play an entire set from the morse and airey period alone same as I'd happily gosee maiden do a set from 2000 to the present from their comeback period
Holy shit Holy SHITTTTTT is this a guest or is this A GUESTTTTT THEEE Steve morse " I'm not worthy I'm.not worthy " only the guitarist from my fav ever band can't WAIT to listen to this a HUGE well done Pete for getting him on
Great interview and Steve Morse, he just talks while answering the questions that it seems like an old pals conversation. Amazing knowledgeable and simple guy! Long Live Deep Purple!
Pete, you should be proud of your interviewing skills, they are a cut above. You ask great questions, are always prepared (you don't ask the trite or mundane), and always allow your guests to talk at their comfort level.
Congratulations, Pete, on a great interview show! I enjoyed it quite a bit and it appeared that you enjoyed yourself, too. Thanks for being the type of interviewer that allows the guest to talk a lot and tell such great stories. Thanks for such an interesting channel.
An absolutely amazing chat. I can't thank you enough, Pete. Steve, you are easily among the best. This is less of an interview and more of two friends talking about the music we all love.
i knew steve back when we were 11-12 years old. we were in the same 6th grade class and he lived on the next block. he was the coolest kid around. it's been fun watching the success he has attained. he's always been a genius, even back then...
Steve Morse is a gem. I have been a fan since the 70's. I love that someone so talented with such a great work ethic is completely devoid of arrogance. There's a good lesson there for some of these wise asses who think they know everything and can't touch this guy.
Word must be getting around that Mr Pardo gives his interviewees plenty of welcome room to speak. Well done Pete, and what an engaging gentleman Steve Morse is. Top interview.
I saw Steve and the dregs live in 1981. I have never heard a telecaster with so Much growl. Then pulls off real fast country Style licks followed by Al Dimeola style Shredding. Just unbelievable!!! I miss Steve With Dregs as well as with Steve Walsh and Kansas!
This is the best Purple related interview I’ve ever seen. This isn’t a criticism of the other guys in the band or interviewers, but Steve just talks about the music and his experiences relating to the music, not the other stuff. And you just let him talk! This was great, many thanks.
Thank you for the interview, well done. I got to meet Steve at NAMM in 2014. He was so nice, generous and real. Again, great interview with a great man.
"Long answers to short questions!!" That should be a new SM classical guitar album, Steve! I believe that style would be easier on your wrist!! All the best to you. I've hung on every note for >40 years.
I have seen and read several interviews by Steve Morse and as the years go by, he is more and more humble. Always has been. This is how musicians should be. Down to earth and humble, because they are aware of their value, speaking in a good sense about this awareness.
Well done, Pete. Steve breathed new life into Purple and continues to kick ass. A very humble and down to earth guy. I was lucky enough to strum his guitar when he thrust the face of it towards me on my 34th birthday during the Toronto stop of the Bananas tour. He then tossed me a pick. 🙂👍
Steve Morse is one of the best Guitarists of all time - period! For me, since I was too young to enjoy Deep Purple in the 1970's, my introduction to Deep Purple was the Perfect Strangers record. Excellent songs and Production !!
I've been watching your show for almost a year now and I enjoy it. This is a big step up. Morse has been a great fit for Purple and I know you are a big fan of DP as am I. Congratulations.
Nice 'get' Pete! Steve blew me away the first time I heard 'What If' by the Dixie Dregs. The very best players hone their own style and Steve's sound and approach is unmistakable. Thanks to you both.
Great interview, thanks. Hey Steve, I'm an old Purple fan, please play more Morse era stuff in your concerts, I don't need to listen to Space Truckin' again, but I would love to have Vincent Price, Rapture of the Deep, Hey Cisco, all this great music you wrote!!! Thanks God I'm a Purple and Morse fan :)
Amazing interview! Steve is a total legend and just about the nicest person in the world. His humility just makes him even more respectable. Great way to conduct the conversation, Pete! Your channel rocks, I’m grateful it exists
I saw Steve Morse with the Dixie Dregs in 1984 and realized that he was the most talented guitarist I had ever seen. My opinion has only gotten better over time.
I was part of the back stage crew at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan when he came through with Kansas as part of the 1st Airborne Rock and Roll Division USO tour. A cooler, more level headed, slicker sum-bitch has yet to be created. I was doing backstage security as well as assisting the sound guy, Merle, and was completely full of myself with no reason to be. I noticed him hanging out- long hair and all- and puffed up my chest to tell him I didn't think he was supposed to be there, and that I felt it was best he leave. Instead of telling me who he was and going all "rock star" on me, he simply said, "no problem" and wandered off to the theater office. When hd came back out with the manager, and I was introduced, he acted like not a thing had happened, and treated me with more respect than he had received. Truly a class act
Just a great interview. Great to hear a musician talking about what we want to hear, not just fluff and nonsense. Totally agree that the guitar needs to be up in the mix, that's when Purple are on fire.
Hey Pete, sorry about dropping this comment late. I just wanted to say thank you 🙏 for all you do with your channel and how excited I was when I saw you landed Steve Morse. Wow!!!!..... I was saving this one for a special occasion. My wife and I sat down and watched this the other night and we absolutely loved it. This one will be one we watch over and over again. I love Deep Purple and can’t wait for the new album. Just pre-ordered cd+dvd combo with the T-shirt. Thank you so much !!!
This is a cool interview! I had the pleasure of opening up for Steve and the Dixie Dreggs on his 38th Birthday back in the early 90's and he was a super cool guy!
Thank you to both Pete and Steve for this treat. I was about to go to sleep and just thought I'd see a little of this and watch the lion's share of it tomorrow, but I was engrossed and had to see the whole video. Must've been a huge deal for you to get Steve involved, so well done Pete. Goodnight from the UK.
The interplay between Steve and Don on Nothing at all is one of the best in the whole DP catalouge. It´s a conversation in the classical question-answer/motif-qountermotive style.
Thank You Pete! I really like your interviews with great musicians. Your interview style is beautiful, letting every guest speak and finish in whole sentences, and it is when they speak out we can get the real interesting stories. I really like that you are so relaxed! Keep up the good work!
This show just gets bigger and better than ever.
Couldn't agree more. Well said!
Exactly!
Great stuff man! You’re a fantastic interviewer... nice to have a host who actually let’s his guests do the talking , without too much interruptions 👌🏼
One of the greatest guitarists in music history,..PERIOD!
I’m smiling the whole interview. I discovered Steve and the Dixie Dregs in ‘81 and was an instant and lifetime fan of them and of Steve. He deserves every success he’s earned. Steve is a GIANT, and one of the best players, composers and writers in rock. Great interview Pete.
I heard them play that year in college in the quadrangle. Boy were they good! They didn't just play their instruments. In their hands the instruments entered into a lengthy and measured conversation and spoke great truths in many dialects. I know they didn't do songs with lyrics--and we know how biased radio was in those days. Too bad, so sad. I always wanted a Kansas/Dregs concert in the same venue.
PETE/ you are Quickly becoming a TRUE LEGEND in the MUSIC industry/ WELL deserved!
Neal Morse, Steve Hackett and now Steve Morse, I take my hats off to you for bagging these great interviews with these monster musicians, keep up the good work, you're doing a great job 👏
Who is Neal Morse?
@@markrago7217 Former singer for Spock's Beard, as well as his own band, Transatlantic, and Flying Colors.
@@dan1216 I'll be damned. I've heard of Spocks Beard. Never listened though. Probably check it out. Great name lol
@@markrago7217 ...and if you like The Beard then check out The Flower Kings (if you haven't already) featuring the great Roine Stolt on guitar
Steve is a living legend, unbelievable guitarist and a really great guy. All these millennial (so-called) musicians can learn a lesson in humility and musicianship from this awesome, super talented artist.
I have to say that the most impressive thing about Steve Morse isn't his considerable musical vocabulary and massive knowledge of the guitar, but the honesty, integrity and humility he brings to the guitarist role. Steve Morse is the gentlemen of guitarists--very much like Steve Hackett in that regard. Deep Purple has had more than their share of great guitar players--but never one like this. He's not just a craftsman. He's a true artist in every respect. In fact Morse was the primary reason I joined the Purple train in the first place. I didn't realize until after he joined how great these musicians really were because of their off-stage antics in their early history--and the Blackmore wars with the band. It's amazing how one player can take a group of gifted musicians--and help them step up to the next level. For a band who was once great, this band is now incredible!
Perfectly put, Music Nerd. Could not have expressed it better if I tried... for a week!
Interesting comment, but I disagree that SM helped Purple 'step up to the next level.' The legend, reputation and name of the band was made when Blackmore and Lord were members. The fact that most of the live set is still from the Mark 2 era endorses this.
@@grobbler1 I would make the point that Morse was the catalyst that allowed Purple to scale the musical heights once again. They were definitely deteriorating in the latter Blackmore days, which was a terrible shame. Yes, their reputation comes primarily from the Lord/Blackmore '70's period, but Morse's contribution has been incalculable since '94.
@@vincentbrightling1686 Whether studio recordings or live performances, again I disagree. In the latter Blackmore days - particularly the 1993 live shows - the performances were amongst the best of the reunion, due to the improvisation and sheer dynamics displayed night after night. Since Jon Lord left, the live shows lack improvisation and are effectively just the same show each night, albeit to a high standard. Steve Morse is a fine guitarist for his genre and apparently a genuinely nice guy, but he will always be just a 'replacement' for RB, as his roots are not the same as the original DP.
He can play even better than Blackmore, but he can't create such melody's and riffs like Blackmore. Besides, great interview. Thank you very much.
YOU ARE THE KING PETE; My gosh Steve frickin Morse.!!😎🤙
Wow a total genius and a true gentleman
He is a great guy. He always sticks around to talk to people. Just a class act.
Morse and Metheny, two of the very most important soundtracks of my 58 years. Gave me chills hearing Steve speak about Pat.
What a wonderful man Steve is! No ego, very articulate, and a gentleman. No swearing and quick to give others credit. And Pete, you're a great interviewer. You ask good questions and stay quiet, allowing your guest to fully answer the questions without interruption. Not many can do that. But of course, being such a Kansas nut, I was hoping that you'd ask him about his time with them. Thank you Steve for showing the rock world that you don't have to be foul-mouthed to be cool. I really respect that.
Thanks!! Steve is the nicest guy you’ll ever meet! 👍😘🇸🇪
Steve Morse is the most down to earth guy I have met. I met him twice at concerts. He is very friendly and patient. He signed everything that people put in front of him and answered questions. He is extremely humble and kind.
Yeah, I have a Dregs of the Earth promo poster that Steve, Rod and T Lavitz signed for me, as well as a very rare original vinyl copy of "The Great Spectacular", the band's class project for extra points at the Univ of Miami, that they signed (only a thousand or so were pressed, and Rod Morgenstein told me that the unsold records were stored in his sister's garage and got destroyed in a flood). Nice people, each and every one. RIP, T Lavitz.
Morse, Hackett and now Steve Morse, you look like a little kid in a candy store... ...and who can blame you...Well done!
Steve Morse's compositions and guitar playing give me the chills. Absolutely extraordinary!
Purpendicular is still my favourite SM era Purple album. Great innovative riffs and fantastic solos. All songs are excellent. Thanks for the very personal and interesting interview, Pete and Steve.
I totally agree.
Such a cool guy and great guitar player.
Gotta Love Steve Morse!
The day I turned 18 back in october 1983 I attended a Mclaughlin/Delucia/Di Meola show with front row center seats and this guy, Steve Morse, opened up for the show. I was completely blown away by Mr. Morse and by the other 3 also of course. That night I managed to get backstage and meet all 4 of them. Mr. Morse was so nice and very accessible. He told me about the Dixie Dregs and the next day I took the bus all around the city of Montreal to find and buy all the Dixie Dregs albums I could find (they were kind of hard to find). Mr Morse is the most amazing and complete guitarist that I've ever heard. He can do anything on a guitar from classical to rock and progressive rock and country at the highest level. A true guitar legend. Thanks for the interview. That was a hell of an 18th birthday.
Loved his work for Kansas
'Power' and 'The Spirit Of Things' or my favorites.
Yes, they are! 'Power' gets more attention than the latter--which is very sad. IMHO, 'In the Spirit of Things' has a couple of filler songs, but the great material more than compensates. One of my favorite unknown gems from the whole catalog is "Ghosts"--which segues into "One Big Sky", another killer tune. I wished Steve (Morse) could have remained with Kansas longer. The later Dregs album with John Goodman is top shelf material--hinting at what Kansas could have been if Walsh could have exorcised his demons early enough.
"Power" especially.
Three Pretenders on Power is a great track
Awesome! Genuine, honest man. Pete: you looked like you were in heaven with the glow on your face.
Words can not describe the genius of this man, there will never be another like him.
Excellent interview. The man's so humble, so generous with his praise, so articulate.
'Night Meets Light'. Steve's favorite and mine. I asked him and he told me that when I met him. He was happy and taken back a little that I wanted that composition played at my funeral some day. I'm a month older and he's the most humble polite person you'll ever meet and still working his butt off.
This track is also one of my faves as well. The violin part (Allen Sloan) is absolutely moving & I can definitely see this played at someone's "special event"
I grew up with the Dixie Dregs...Saw them multiple times in Augusta Georgia.....So happy to see how his career has unfolded and so happy for him.....
Steve Morse-era Purple has produced some great albums that I can count among Purple's very best: Purpendicular, Rapture Of The Deep, So What?! and InFINite... Looking forward to hear more music from Steve Morse in the future 🤘
Just played them all yesterday I'd actually happily go see purple play an entire set from the morse and airey period alone same as I'd happily gosee maiden do a set from 2000 to the present from their comeback period
@@mattyboywalker9094 Totally agree w you on both points! I'd add post reunion Europe to the list👍
Now What?! *
@@CB-xr1eg yep it should be now what?! 😀
In Rock Fireball Machine Head and Made In Japan cannot be bettered.
Holy shit Holy SHITTTTTT is this a guest or is this A GUESTTTTT THEEE Steve morse " I'm not worthy I'm.not worthy " only the guitarist from my fav ever band can't WAIT to listen to this a HUGE well done Pete for getting him on
Holy balls! This is great!
Thanks for the video, Pete & Steve!
Steve Morse!!! Petes pulling out the Big Guns!! Thanks
Great interview and Steve Morse, he just talks while answering the questions that it seems like an old pals conversation. Amazing knowledgeable and simple guy! Long Live Deep Purple!
Amazing! 26 years as a member of Deep Purple! Still releasing great albums
Thank you for your chat with guitar legend Steve Morse!!🎤🎸🎵🥁
It’s so fantastic that you can get these great musicians on your show. Having Steve Morse who I love, was just phenomenal. Thanks Pete! 👍
I’m glad to see Steve doing well.
Pete, you get the MOST AMAZING interviews! You are such a fantastic listener, which makes you a great interviewer.
Pete, you should be proud of your interviewing skills, they are a cut above. You ask great questions, are always prepared (you don't ask the trite or mundane), and always allow your guests to talk at their comfort level.
Thank you Pete...and Steve Morse. LOVED the interview.
Thank you for knowing how an interview should work - Ask a question and sit back and listen to the answer.
💪😎👍
YES! Please more Deep Purple with Steve Morse, Deep Purple and Bob Ezrin! Love the last 3 albums!
Congratulations, Pete, on a great interview show! I enjoyed it quite a bit and it appeared that you enjoyed yourself, too. Thanks for being the type of interviewer that allows the guest to talk a lot and tell such great stories. Thanks for such an interesting channel.
I’ve been lucky enough to meet Steve on a few occasions........ one of the nicest people you could ever want to meet.
Wow... grabbing the popcorn and a beer 🍺
Whisky on the rocks for me!
Wow ! There is Pete Pardo and Steve Morse together in the same show !
Awesome !
It’s so awesome to see Pete interact with his heroes- first Steve Hackett and now Steve Morse
Outstanding interview. Steve is just so down to earth and honest, his contribution to the Purple legacy cannot be overstated.
Morse : Honest, Forthright and a breadth of fresh air......well done!!!
Fantastic interview ! Thanks to both of you !
Steve Morse is a legend
An absolutely amazing chat. I can't thank you enough, Pete. Steve, you are easily among the best. This is less of an interview and more of two friends talking about the music we all love.
i knew steve back when we were 11-12 years old. we were in the same 6th grade class and he lived on the next block. he was the coolest kid around. it's been fun watching the success he has attained. he's always been a genius, even back then...
Steve Morse is a gem. I have been a fan since the 70's. I love that someone so talented with such a great work ethic is completely devoid of arrogance. There's a good lesson there for some of these wise asses who think they know everything and can't touch this guy.
I have seen Steve Morse twice with Deep Purple . Great player . Fantastic .
Word must be getting around that Mr Pardo gives his interviewees plenty of welcome room to speak. Well done Pete, and what an engaging gentleman Steve Morse is. Top interview.
I concur. Pete's patience in interviews is SO refreshing.
I saw Steve and the dregs live in 1981.
I have never heard a telecaster with so
Much growl. Then pulls off real fast country
Style licks followed by Al Dimeola style
Shredding. Just unbelievable!!! I miss Steve
With Dregs as well as with Steve Walsh and
Kansas!
This is the best Purple related interview I’ve ever seen. This isn’t a criticism of the other guys in the band or interviewers, but Steve just talks about the music and his experiences relating to the music, not the other stuff. And you just let him talk! This was great, many thanks.
Thank you for the interview, well done.
I got to meet Steve at NAMM in 2014. He was so nice, generous and real.
Again, great interview with a great man.
"Long answers to short questions!!" That should be a new SM classical guitar album, Steve! I believe that style would be easier on your wrist!! All the best to you. I've hung on every note for >40 years.
Well done. Thanks for rocking that one.
I have seen and read several interviews by Steve Morse and as the years go by, he is more and more humble. Always has been. This is how musicians should be. Down to earth and humble, because they are aware of their value, speaking in a good sense about this awareness.
Check out this... www.namm.org/library/oral-history/steve-morse
Great guitar players & huge egos almost always go hand-in-hand (Gary Moore, Jeff Beck, etc). Morse is a huge exception
Forgot to mention Blackmore, he's a major example of this...
Congrats and Thanks by this wonderful chat !!! Steve Morse, Great guitarist and better person
Wow, Steve Morse !!! Congrats Pete great interview !!
Well done, Pete. Steve breathed new life into Purple and continues to kick ass. A very humble and down to earth guy. I was lucky enough to strum his guitar when he thrust the face of it towards me on my 34th birthday during the Toronto stop of the Bananas tour. He then tossed me a pick. 🙂👍
Steve Morse is one of the best Guitarists of all time - period! For me, since I was too young to enjoy Deep Purple in the 1970's, my introduction to Deep Purple was the Perfect Strangers record. Excellent songs and Production !!
Steve saved my favorite band..
I've been watching your show for almost a year now and I enjoy it. This is a big step up. Morse has been a great fit for Purple and I know you are a big fan of DP as am I. Congratulations.
Steve is the best! What a great person and musician!
Steve is one of the top 10 innovators of modern guitfiddle.
Great interview!
It got emotional there already a few minutes in.
Jon will forever be the Lord of this world.
Nice 'get' Pete! Steve blew me away the first time I heard 'What If' by the Dixie Dregs. The very best players hone their own style and Steve's sound and approach is unmistakable. Thanks to you both.
Great interview, thanks. Hey Steve, I'm an old Purple fan, please play more Morse era stuff in your concerts, I don't need to listen to Space Truckin' again, but I would love to have Vincent Price, Rapture of the Deep, Hey Cisco, all this great music you wrote!!! Thanks God I'm a Purple and Morse fan :)
Holy shit!
Steve Morse, Deep Purple legend!! A really great guitarist!!
Saw him with the Dregs a few years ago in Sac. WOW. Just like the albums. What a great great player. ( and band)
Amazing interview! Steve is a total legend and just about the nicest person in the world. His humility just makes him even more respectable. Great way to conduct the conversation, Pete! Your channel rocks, I’m grateful it exists
One of the most chill and enjoyable interviews I’ve seen in a long time. Well done, men.
I saw Steve Morse with the Dixie Dregs in 1984 and realized that he was the most talented guitarist I had ever seen. My opinion has only gotten better over time.
I was part of the back stage crew at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan when he came through with Kansas as part of the 1st Airborne Rock and Roll Division USO tour. A cooler, more level headed, slicker sum-bitch has yet to be created. I was doing backstage security as well as assisting the sound guy, Merle, and was completely full of myself with no reason to be. I noticed him hanging out- long hair and all- and puffed up my chest to tell him I didn't think he was supposed to be there, and that I felt it was best he leave.
Instead of telling me who he was and going all "rock star" on me, he simply said, "no problem" and wandered off to the theater office.
When hd came back out with the manager, and I was introduced, he acted like not a thing had happened, and treated me with more respect than he had received.
Truly a class act
He had a lot of humility and is very considerate. Certainly not the big I AM.
Just a great interview. Great to hear a musician talking about what we want to hear, not just fluff and nonsense.
Totally agree that the guitar needs to be up in the mix, that's when Purple are on fire.
wow lucky are you the legend.
those Dixie dregs albums man wow 🤠
Steve morse fantastic Pete you’re show is the best thing on you tube please get Robin Trower next interview today was awesome 👏
Steve Morse seems like really nice guy , great video thanks .
Hey Pete, sorry about dropping this comment late. I just wanted to say thank you 🙏 for all you do with your channel and how excited I was when I saw you landed Steve Morse. Wow!!!!..... I was saving this one for a special occasion. My wife and I sat down and watched this the other night and we absolutely loved it. This one will be one we watch over and over again. I love Deep Purple and can’t wait for the new album. Just pre-ordered cd+dvd combo with the T-shirt. Thank you so much !!!
I was stunned by The Dregs' "Road Expense" when I heard it on the radio in 1980. Loved his work ever since.
FM Radio host the Rev Lin Brehmer once introduced Road Expense on upstate NY's Q104: "Like medicine for a dying man, the Dixie Dregs!!!"
@@informedoptimist5777 The live version from Bring 'em Back Alive is great
This is a cool interview! I had the pleasure of opening up for Steve and the Dixie Dreggs on his 38th Birthday back in the early 90's and he was a super cool guy!
Pete Pardo - WELL DONE! GREAT INTERVIEW WITH A GREAT GUITAR PLAYER AND ALL AROUND NICE GUY.
So awesome! Way to go Pete ✌️❤️🎸🇨🇦
Thank you to both Pete and Steve for this treat. I was about to go to sleep and just thought I'd see a little of this and watch the lion's share of it tomorrow, but I was engrossed and had to see the whole video. Must've been a huge deal for you to get Steve involved, so well done Pete. Goodnight from the UK.
Best interview yet ! Thanks Pete and Steve !
Wow, Steve Morse on your channel. Thank you Pete with all these great artists you have interviewed, what's next!!! Keep up the great work.
Congratulations and thank you very much, Pete, for delivering to us interesting and fun content and great interviews!!!
Woah.........Pete! Awesome!
Love Deep Purple and anyone associated with them. ♥️RIP Jon Lord.♥️ God bless.
Phenomenal. Thanks to both of you!
Pete, you're amazing!
The interplay between Steve and Don on Nothing at all is one of the best in the whole DP catalouge. It´s a conversation in the classical question-answer/motif-qountermotive style.
Thank You Pete! I really like your interviews with great musicians. Your interview style is beautiful, letting every guest speak and finish in whole sentences, and it is when they speak out we can get the real interesting stories. I really like that you are so relaxed! Keep up the good work!
Awesome!
Pete, THANK YOU for letting the interviewee speak... something a lot of interviewers forget to do, others sure could take a page form you.
Coolness ! Prayers for Steve and his ailing wife 2024
Looking forward to the new deep purple good interview keep it up 👍
Great chat! I like how you let the guest speak and never talk over them like so many modern interviews. Steve seems like a good guy.