You’re a good man Steve and a fantastic musician.

@gokhanersan8561

3 жыл бұрын

A good man, a good heart, and the music will follow. Impeccable music !

You're a class act Steve and obviously a humble man. Thx for sharing.

I was at Ed’s house in Malibu with steve Morse and Albert lee, then went to trancus small bar venue and watched an amazing group. I sat 2 seats away from John Bon Jovi. Music was amazing. Such a tremendous night. Ed was the nicest person you could ever meet! His son is truly a nice person at his core. And unbelievably talented. So many stories. Was also at Cabo Wabo opening night. The people in VanHalen that I’ve met. Nicest people ever.

@chrisb8655

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that, Todd.

@bobbydale1938

3 жыл бұрын

Yes So California kids :)

@rick3747

3 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome!

@symbiosisai

2 жыл бұрын

Offcourse you were

Eddie's rhythm will hook you, his lead will wow you.

@gokhanersan8561

3 жыл бұрын

You summed it up beautifully brother.

Steve Morse is far beyond a rock guitar player. His work in the Dixie Dregs is light years beyond anything any rock guitar player even dreamed of playing. He is a humble and gracious guy.

@Chris-is1rd

3 жыл бұрын

You know that music isn't a contest, right? Or maybe you're just one of those people that think those "greatest 100 guitarist" polls are worth anything.

@theonlyredspecial

3 жыл бұрын

Or maybe he was just sharing his opinions.

@bostonchopper4343

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed....and to be so humble!

@McCready12

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chris-is1rd Way to go Chris. You really showed him. How dare he have an opinion.

@JohnWahlers

3 ай бұрын

@@Chris-is1rd Oh just shut up already

Love Steve Morse. For his playing as well as for him being such a nice and humble person, although he is a first rate guitarist of his own.

@bobbydoodle6257

3 жыл бұрын

Love him too and got the chance to meet him. A true gentleman

@saltykrug

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% ! That's why I have been really wanting to hear his odes to Eddie. It's great to hear from Steve Morse.

@Jonathan-L

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobbydoodle6257 I've met Steve at a couple of his 'guitar clinics' ... free presentations to the public just a short time before he was to travel across the city to play with Deep Purple, and yet Steve tirelessly signed autographs for a long queue of fans, without caring that he had a gig to go to. I really loved his guitar work when he played with Dixie Dregs ... great amp tone back then.

@kenhoward3512

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jonathan-L The Dregs produced a lot of bold, progressive (and, at times, country-ish) music. Morse is a meticulous player and composer.

@Jonathan-L

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenhoward3512 Yeah, "Ice Cakes" is a great tune ... a brilliant musical arrangement, very unique ... almost like where jazz fusion & country meet ... could have been a great movie sound track maybe! I must admit, that I like the guitar tone that Steve had back in his early days, but these new high gain ENGL amps just aren't for my ear drums. I wonder if he plugs into his older amps occasionally?

I'm crying....EVH and Steve are my two favorite guitar players ever... Thank you, Steve, for a beautiful EVH memory...

Always nice to hear what Steve Morse has to say. Such a nice guy and an amazing person as always.

I've always said Edward's true brilliance was in his rhythm playing. That was the part of his playing that his legions of imitators could never remotely get. RIP Ed and thanks for taking the time Steve. You are one of the greats.

Well said Steve. A virtuoso talking about a fellow virtuoso with nothing but class and admiration is awesome to hear. I have no doubt that Eddie would truly appreciate your kind words.

Back in the late 90s when all the cats avoided quoting Eddie’s name as inspiration (saying b.s. like Hendrix inspired them) Steve Morse was the only guitarist to admit his admiration of Eddie. He said on a poll, Eddie was his favorite because of his “off the hip” sensibilities. He was able to say that because Steve is on a class of his own. His version of Deep Purple and AC/DC remained the last bands standing, by continuing to create compelling new music. 🤟✌️

@fernandoreynaaguilar1438

3 жыл бұрын

Well... It was not B.S. The whole point of grunge was to avoid the shred school, which was founded by Van Halen admirers. Even if some of them liked and respected Eddie, like Pearl jam and Soundgarden. They simply did not want to follow into that school of thinking, and follow a different path. By the 90s that had been done to Death.

@jimSTRATemblin

3 жыл бұрын

Not really dude lol

@gokhanersan8561

3 жыл бұрын

@@fernandoreynaaguilar1438 I am talking rock’n’roll, you are talkin flannel. I am taking people like Satriani, Gilbert, Vai, etc. on whom Eddie’s influence was obvious, but at the time these folks couldn’t admit that. People like Steve Morse, Trevor Rabin, were at a higher plateau, and did not have problem praising Eddie.

@MisterBlue80

3 жыл бұрын

@@gokhanersan8561 Absolutely.

@gregmiller7123

3 жыл бұрын

And don't forget the Dixie Dregs!

A fellow musician (a guitar player) once remarked to me that he didn’t care for Eddie’s lead playing with all the tapping and hammer-ons, but said he thought he was an excellent rhythm player. So it’s interesting to hear Steve mention that here. I didn’t wholly agree with my friend...I always thought Ed’s rhythm playing was exceptional, too, but I also loved his lead playing. He could play the classic blues-based hard rock riffs (and even those were infused with his unique style) and then slide seamlessly into the tapping and it added a whole other dimension to his playing. I remember when Van Halen I came out a reviewer likened his guitar sound to a synthesizer, and it did sound like that. Ed also had a masterful command of the use of harmonics and he used them skillfully and MUSICALLY in both rhythm and solos. He took the tapping and hammering and ran with it, creating his own unique style that not only revolutionized mainstream Rock guitar but gave him one of the most recognizable voices on his instrument. His passing is a huge loss.

@rioace3953

3 жыл бұрын

Compare to Morse's intricate delicate lead technique, Eddie was a (edited: nuclear) punk. But take it from the maestros when they said Eddie's rhythm was the mother in law for lead players

@jamestcallahanphotographer

3 жыл бұрын

@@rioace3953 I think ‘punk’ is overstating it a bit. “Atomic Punk,” maybe! EVH had plenty of intricate and ‘delicate’ technique and a full breadth of dynamics in his playing, more than any other Hard Rock player, perhaps. In fact, he transcended the genre and not only displayed blistering technical ability but wrote music that appealed to the masses. Like a true artist, he played what the music required. In the end, it’s not about who is ‘better’...that’s preposterous when you’re talking about two players like Steve and Edward. (I’m a huge fan of Steve’s, too, and actually played a gig with him.) Each artist is unique and creates what they are compelled to create.

@keylearning5746

3 жыл бұрын

It occured to me after I read that Ed and Alex's dad was a professional clarinet player that those sounds had made it into his solo style. Consider some of the runs in the "Beat It" solo? Sounds like a clarinet run to me in some places. Dozens of his solos have the same aroma. Maybe I'm the last guy to notice this. I think it's a cool thing that his style was shaped by his Dad, a swing band and jazz clarinetist.

@rioace3953

3 жыл бұрын

if it wasn't for Dance the Night Away and its catchy tone, i wouldn't know guitar heroes like Morse early enough. EVH was the gateway drug and still is the sentinel bridge between pop and rock. and whoever asked for Morse's comment in the first place should be the 1st preposterous. i came second boy you've sampled Morse's playing first hand and can't see that playing with ellipsis like Jeff Sipe must be brain draining than bashing all the time like Dave Lombardo?

@vanshipman

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamestcallahanphotographer Well said👍🏻

Thanks man, hearing from seasoned pros like Steve Morse matters in times like these. 👏🏼🤟🏼👊🏼

Steve Morse! What a Great guitarplayer, and a Great man! I think Steve made Deep Purple Even better When he joined tha band. Great Signature in his playing.

I remember seeing The Dixie Dregs in downtown San Jose decades ago, at a free outdoor show where it was packed with fans. Previous to the show, I was able to meet with everyone in the band (except for Steve Morse because he hadn't arrived yet), and had them all graciously sign an Unsung Heroes album cover for me. When Steve Morse arrived and exited a vehicle with his manager, I approached him and asked him if he would sign my album. His manager kind of brushed me aside and said that Steve was busy, but might sign it after the show. Well, being the gentleman that Steve Morse is, he looked at me, noticed that everyone else in the band had signed my album, and motioned for me to hand it over for his signature. He smiled, took my album, said, "It'd be my pleasure," signed it, then shook my hand and said, " Thanks, man." Steve Morse is a class act, and not too many people in the industry would have offered such a nice gesture. Peace.

You're such a class act Steve, thanks

Saw Steve Morse twice in Lisbon with Deep Purple and the man just filled the stage with class, awesome playing and good vibes. One of the greatest. Thank you Steve 🙏🏻

Steve Morse was first brought to my attention by Tommy Emanuels brother Phil Emanuel - RIP - who was an absolutely world class amazing player. Steve was Phil’s favourite guitarist at the time. One night I pop in to see Phil and he played the G3 DVD with Steve Morse, Satch and Vai. When it finished Phil played it again and kept doing that until we drained every drop of a large bottle of Jack Daniels. Steve Morse has been one of my favourite players since. Thank you Steve for the years of ear candy and thank you Phil for bringing that monster guitar god to my attention.

Eddie was absolutely revolutionary!! an inspired musician that reinvented guitar!, His licks, solos, sounds, rythms, guitars, amps and creativity redefined what a modern soloist should be!!! Steve Morse! One of the greatest guitarist ever!!,

Nice to know Steve Morse is such a wonderful guy.

Steve Morse was my first concert performance at age 16 when he opened for Rush's Power Windows Tour '86

Steve Morse’s page in guitar for the practicing musician was great. The first thing I would read each month.

Eddie was the best rock rhythm player of all time. No question.

@jstanley279

3 жыл бұрын

Nope 🤨 Here’s the list... 1. Bob Weir 2. Bob Weir 3. Bob Weir 4. Bob Weir 6. Bob Weir 7. Bob Weir 8. Bob Weir 9. Bob Weir 10 . Keith Richards End of list 😐

@chrischoir3594

3 жыл бұрын

@@jstanley279 lol Bob Weir is burnout who plays 3 simple chords. Eddie mastered the fret board like Mozart mastered the harpsichord. There are very few people who are as rhythmically gifted as Eddie was. I bet you Bob Weird couldn't play his way through one VH song. not one!! He could never dream of writing one of Eddie's rhythm parts. Never in a million years. The Grateful Dead were druggy novelty act. They had minimal talent. Their bass player was pretty good. Kieth is a jackass too.

@michaelponce7326

3 жыл бұрын

@@jstanley279 youre sooo kool. Kidding, really you aint😂

@gokhanersan8561

3 жыл бұрын

In the same league with Angus and Billy Gibbons to me.

@chrischoir3594

3 жыл бұрын

@@gokhanersan8561 Eddie wa light years beyond both of them. No comparison. Although it's obvious Eddie was a fan of Gibson and Angus. Eddie was was much more advanced though.

Thank you Steve. Eddie and you are 2 huge influences to me

For tose that dont know,Mr. Morse won best all around guitarist many times in guitar world and guitar magazine He is the real deal!!!!.

@randomgack1965

3 жыл бұрын

he won 5 years in a row i think? Then they retired him from the vote or some such ?

@duaneraymond4252

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, yeah!!! I think I remember him on the cover of Guitar Player magazine having been voted best guitarist or something like that many times.

@WeTubule

3 жыл бұрын

Steve Howe as well I believe.

@DavidSmith-ss1cg

3 жыл бұрын

Both Steves have been selected "Best Rock Guitarist of the Year" five times by Guitar Player Magazine, but both were then retired from the category so that other players would have a chance! The magazine created their "Gallery of the Greats" for their place. Steve Morse was hired by Deep Purple to play a tour after Ritchie You-Know-Who left the group - again. Steve has been part of Deep Purple the longest of any guitarist. He's a skilled pilot, too; fans were surprised that he cut his hair short in the 1980s, but he did it to get an airline job, so he could have a job flying multi-engine aircraft(to get more flight time). Actor John Travolta did, too.

@NorsePJ

3 жыл бұрын

Shhh...don't let the batshit crazy Blackmore fans hear you. They'll go ballistic! LOL!

Long time fan of Steve's music and always admired his humble and heartfelt manner. Those were terrific words.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Steve Morse. Both Edward and you have been and remain fantastic.

Love Steve Morse. It is guys like him who were just so kind and generous with their talents that paved the way for future Hall of Famers like Eddie to find their own way and own voice.

What a gentleman.

Steve saw you play in 2000 on tour with Deep purple one of the most iconic rock bands of all time. You did a great job playing the Blackmore riffs, Truly amazing. I appreciate your diverse musical background in many styles. You are a guitar legend yourself,thanks.God bless.

Yeah, his creative rhythm playing is often overlooked by his speed & flash guitar solo's. I lost my mind when I first-heard: Runnin with the Devil, Unchained, Mean Streets, Cradle will Rock, (among many others) - just the Guitar Sound alone, was from another planet (back then). R.I.P. Legend

Dixie Dregs...Cruise Control...still an all time personal favorite.

@doccthomas9842

3 жыл бұрын

Unsung heroes-day 444

@alohapump8377

3 жыл бұрын

@@doccthomas9842 highland wedding perfecto

Saw Steve with the Dregs @ The Bottom Line in NYC in the late 80s. What a show.

@GaryVillapiano

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! (and the Bottom Line - What a club!)

@mikeporro3311

3 жыл бұрын

@@GaryVillapiano I loved that place ,not a bad seat in the house! We saw Bromberg there and had table against stage, so he comes out standing on our table while cranking on the guitar, such fun.

You as well are a great guy and musician and raised with love in your heart. Thank you for sharing and all everything you have done for music

Thank You sir for your video, and sharing with us.

Awesome Steve!! I love you're music and your humble spirit!

I met Steve a few years back after a show in a very small venue in Buffalo. He was the nicest, most down to earth guy you could ever meet. A real class act all the way.

..good words Steve 👍

Thank you for your remembrances.

What a nice, heartfelt tribute. Steve seems to be a very kindhearted soul....very refreshing .

I have always appreciated Steve's playing. Nice to see what a genuine and humble dude he is. R.I.P. EVH.

Thank you Steve. Both you and Ed have shaped my guitar playing. Much love brother.

Hey Steve, thank you for sharing your story with music fans. It's very gracious of a fine musician as yourself to take time to pay tribute to Eddie . Watching all you famous people in the music community and those who knew the man...really fill in the missing puzzle pieces of who he was. Another great master musician has left us. Though Eddie only lived to 65 years of age...he was able to plant more seeds than some of his predecessors like Hendix. We all look forward to next great guitar innovator.

Good to see you, Steve! You are an amazing player! I was gung ho EVH growing up, but I matured into appreciation for your sound and style. I haven't even owned a guitar in years, but you inspire me in other areas of life. The stuff you did with the "Cathedral technique" and double/cross picking are revolutionary in their own right. Good to see you and hear such a humble, gracious message!

Sweet words you’re a good man and Eddie appreciates your kind words I’m sure. Life and music just won’t be the same without him.

Very classy....very genuine..I've listened to your great talent for years Mr. Morse and thank you for your thoughts and stories about EVH. I think it's great in the time of his passing that at least the fans and those who knew him can share stories and learn about each other and continue to grieve but also understand the significance of greatness to your craft and your legacy, but also being a loving parent and a good friend...Thanks.

Thanks for all the nice things you spoke of regarding the brother "Eddie" and don't forget you are just as much an iconic "Guitar Man" too -

Steve Morse is so nice guy!! Always calm and cool...i love the way he express about Eddie Van Halen...i mean, Steve Morse is a monster of rock and a really true guitar hero but he always talk good about others guitar players and un this casé about Eddie!!...love You Steve Morse and love Eddie too!!

And great point about EVH’s rhythm playing Steve! Listen to the rhythm guitar track during the “Mean Street” guitar solo, very tasty and not conventional!

@gokhanersan8561

3 жыл бұрын

Also the ferocious intro to 5150. I believe Steve played that live on a G3 tour.

@gokhanersan8561

3 жыл бұрын

In mean street, I feel like, Eddie is playing this hard-funk single-string-riff verse, then on the chorus, fusing The Who like open chords with Black Sabbath like attack. It is just a subliminal blend of musical styles that comes out sounding uniquely EVH.

@williamroark

3 жыл бұрын

My FAVORITE VH TUNE HANDS DOWN!!!

@blacksabbath1022

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. His rhythm playing has always stood out to me. His innovative nature was way beyond wild tapping. He made everything about the guitar his own that many tried to copy aspects here and there but he was the total package with such groove. Unchained and Drop Dead Legs are a few other examples of his stellar unorthodox time signatures. It's amazing how he came up with that stuff.

@timw.6910

3 жыл бұрын

@@blacksabbath1022 Totally agree and those are (yet another) 2 great examples.

Thanks Steve. God Bless and RIP EVH.

What a great story. That must have been a amazing concert with y’all three.

I love you Steve. You are such a fantastic guy. I wish you many many years of creativity and health.

Wow you are a genuine person really enjoying your take on all of this love your guitar playing

Steve, awesome insight into Eddie. We all talk about his rhythm playing but probably not enough. The thing with Eddie is that there’s so much to listen to; his single note stuff, his vibrato, tone etc

WONDERFUL!

Thanks Steve, Eddie was amazing. An infinite loss.

Thanks Steve!! We love you!!

Steve Morse is one of the best living rock guitar players in my opinion. Probably in the top 25

@historyguy5942

3 жыл бұрын

Top 5.

Vito Bratta from White Lion is another phenomenal player. Very crafty, melodic solos and great rhythm as well. Check out "Sweet Little Lovin'" and "Don't Give Up" for just two of many great examples.

@evh4611

3 жыл бұрын

True

@ricomajestic

3 жыл бұрын

@@evh4611 I agree. After EVH he was my favorite guitar player. Took tapping to another level by using it to create beautiful melodies.

@howiesvendali6107

3 жыл бұрын

Yup,...and after vito run his tank dry cause all he knew were eddie inspired riffs and solos he ran flat dry and quit,...cause all he was as a guitar plays was bein an eddie clone,..yes vito was great and many many more that were just clones of a master,...RIP Eddie

@ricomajestic

3 жыл бұрын

@@howiesvendali6107 Eddie was my favorite player but Vito took tapping to the next level and his solos where very melodic. Creating memorable melodies is a hard thing to do.

@JohnWahlers

3 ай бұрын

@@howiesvendali6107 You obviously have no ear for guitar

You'r a great guitar player as well Steve!! Love how you talking about Eddie!

i always give ear to Steve Morse. one of the best musicians this planet has ever known.

Steve seems like such a cool dude!! Thanks for the Memories!!!

Well put great video Steve and your not soo bad yourself 🥰

thank you steve.i was in ohio uni 1979.so u at ohio u spring festival.u did dazed n confused a bit..that was amazing! note for note.i m back in malaysia now.did see u in genting highland malaysia with deep purple about 8 yrs ago.

Thanks Steve! Eddie's rythym work is insane on Girl Gone Bad and House of Pain both from 1984. Slinky as hell.

Hi Steve. You are very good. Thx-

Shook Steve's hand back in the 80s at a club in Raleigh NC after his gig. Super nice guy and amazing guitarist in his own right.

I remember reading about that in Musician magazine. I think I still have it!

Ich liebe Steve und ich vermisse Eddie...

Peace love and happiness to you and yours Mr Morse

Just that bit of playing by Steve was great, he has a sense of rhythm second to none.

Have met Steve Morse - really nice guy! He’s very down to Earth and friendly. Has a humble attitude with gratitude for his success as a great musician.

Great words man.

Loved this

Thanks Steve, your a humble rocker. Thats hard to find.

Steve, your an amazing Human Being!!

We all miss him.. great story steve

well said sir. you are a fantastic guitar player also. i appreciate your kind words.

Still rocking the same guitar Steve 👍

Steve....you are great....

Just seeing Steve Morse , back 2 studying.

I Tink thats the same Guitar at 2008 in the Swiss Concert in Huttwil. Thank you all of Deep Purpel.

i have a old set of your pick ups love them

Legend praising a Legend !!!

We love you Steve

Many fail to mention his incredible song composing ken.

@yunussh5385

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, exactly, aside of EVH incredible guitar playing and all, it is his ability to create a song and arrangement, sound, etc which can be popular, beautiful art wise, still high admirable technical wise, but at the same time also can reach, can be liked, can be bought, enjoyed, by broader listeners around the world -of course with the help of anything from the band and the team behind it, just like any others- that is his ability which was far ahead of many other guitarists/musicians.

Thanks 👍😘🇸🇪

Hey Steve I agree with you about Eddie‘s rhythm playing, if you check out Top Jimmy which nobody ever mentions that is some of the most unbelievable rhythm playing in a song I’ve ever heard. It’s off the 1984 album. What I really loved about Edward Van Halen is his showmanship it was unbelievable. He was never in his own headspace he always interacted with the audience and the other musicians on stage which I call line of site. He was always looking up. Very undervalued asset in a musician.

What a champion Steve is. Shares is thoughts without sounding like an 'expert' which of course he is.

Steve was always a gracious man and class act as well as brilliant guitarist himself!

Cheers Steve 👍🏻

God Bless you.

In Morse we trust!

@gokhanersan8561

3 жыл бұрын

We do, indeed. A pillar of rock music.

Very cool

one inventive guitar genius speaking with respect and admiration about another inventive guitar genius!

Thank you, Steve. You are no slouching player yourself.

We all love ya Steve!

Love Steve Morse super Talented!!

I've meet Steve Morse on 3 occasions, top notch in my book. Steve is in a class of his own. Stressfest is perhaps one of my favorite instrumental albums of all time. Thank you Mr.Morse for all the beautiful music you have given the world.

I love all musicians but a few like Morello, Rich, Porcaro, Bonham, Purdie......Lynch, Hicks, Di Meola, Metheny get my foot moving and soul grooving but Edward and Steve have been my two single favorite guitarists since 1978 and just melt my whole being and it always feels like a religious experience when I see or listen to them. I love Van Halen and I love Steve, Dixie Dregs, Deep Purple. 👍👍