Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
This interview took place in Berkeley, California, on June 8, 1978, while the Dixie Dregs were on tour in support of their "What If" album. After soundcheck, Steve Morse and I settled into the back of road manager Twiggs Lyndon's truck and spoke for more than an hour. Steve began by talking about how he created his one-of-a-kind hybrid guitar. He then became increasingly entertaining as he delved into his childhood, teen years, and past musical adventures. Funny anecdotes abound! Portions of this interview were published in the December 1978 issue of Guitar Player. Here, for the first time, is the complete audio of our conversation.
I hope you enjoy this unique recording, and be sure to check out the other historic interviews on the Talking Guitar YouTube channel. To help us continue producing podcasts, please hit that donate button and send some cheer our way: paypal.me/TalkingGuitar. Thank you!
To read a transcription of this interview and more about the Dixie Dregs, visit jasobrecht.substack.com/. #stevemorse #dixiedregs #dregs #deeppurple #stevemorseband #jasobrecht #talkingguitar
This interview took place in Berkeley, California, on June 8, 1978, while the Dixie Dregs were on tour in support of their "What If" album. After soundcheck, Steve Morse and I settled into the back of road manager Twiggs Lyndon's truck and spoke for more than an hour. Steve began by talking about how he created his one-of-a-kind hybrid guitar. He then became increasingly entertaining as he delved into his childhood, teen years, and past musical adventures. Funny anecdotes abound! Portions of this interview were published in the December 1978 issue of Guitar Player. Here, for the first time, is the complete audio of our conversation.
I hope you enjoy this unique recording, and be sure to check out the other historic interviews on the Talking Guitar YouTube channel. To help us continue producing podcasts, please hit that donate button and send some cheer our way: paypal.me/TalkingGuitar. Thank you!
To read a transcription of this interview and more about the Dixie Dregs, visit jasobrecht.substack.com/. #stevemorse #dixiedregs #dregs #deeppurple #stevemorseband #jasobrecht #talkingguitar
