Guitar Center Sessions with Steve Lukather and Steve Morse

Ernie Ball & Music Man present The 25th Anniversary Tour!
Steve Lukather
Steve Morse
Sterling Ball

[@timothypotter2137]

Mr. Morse is one of the most amazing guitarists ever.

[@frankrichards3089]

Both these boys pretty good

[@Shaft-Industries]

And a nice humble guy too.

[@garygallion8405]

Steve is literally one of the finest guitarists in the world. He's just toying around with Little Wing. He can surprise and amaze with his style and versatility.

[@StonePaul66]

extremly tricky .... I love his stile

[@cardoma]

Morse played a beautiful solo on Little Wing. One of the best of heard on that song

[@newmoon54]

IN CASE ANYONE'S WONDERING WHO'S PLAYING DRUMS HERE,, IT'S ~~JOHN FERRARO~~ LARRY CARLTON'S DRUMMER FOR MANY YEARS!!!! AGAIN THAT'S ~~ JOHN FERRARO ~~ ON DRUMS!!!!!

[@sjdanthem]

I tried that "take a breath" idea and my phrasing was instantly better. These two guitarists have been in my top 5 list for decades. I discovered the Dixie Dregs in high school, early 80s, and, well, Luke is Luke. He's played on everything. I'm 57 and I'm looking at two of my all-time heroes here. Amazing.

[@rayfabris2512]

Same here I'm 57 and awhile back someone said let the note breathe and then add reverb a little delay its helps when what you play sounds cool out of the speakers

[@garygallion8405]

The Dregs go back to the early/mid 70's and Steve was already becoming a virtuoso guitar player way back then.

[@Scratch_Monsters_Golf]

“If you took away the show and unplugged the ProTools you’d sound like someone’s first night in prison.” Vintage f***ing Luke 😂😂😂😂😂

[@josecarlosramolete6109]

"It's amazing what you can do with plastic surgery these days, huh?"

[@EVEROSFP1]

How much heart gives Luke when he's playing.....Wow!

[@pratiksadamate399]

Steve Morse is warming up whenever Luke is speaking.. great man

[@sumoblues]

Steve Morse is without question one of the greats...Luke on the other hand is a bottomless pit of guitar wizardry!

[@geemac7267]

Wow, Morse is on another planet with his playing.

[@noworries12]

gee Mac Yes and the name is BORING PLANET

[@onehotrocker99]

Yes, Morse is an amazing, creative guy on the guitar and he just blew away Luke with his melodic phrasing that night. So much so that Luke would stop playing and look over at Morse to see what he was doing on the fretboard! Morse's tone sounded so much better than Luke's because Morse had passive pickups going through an Engl amp that just made Luke's EMG loaded guitar and Marshall amp sound like he wasn't in the same league as Morse. And I'm more of a Luke fan than a Morse fan! Go figure! But I gotta call it like I saw it. This video was recorded at the GC in Hollywood in 2009.

[@Neuroguitarist]

Luke’s sounding so much better with the 25th anniversary guitar with passive pickups than with his own signature guitar with EMG pickups. Nowadays his sound Has so much improved with the Luke 3-guitar and Bogner Amps. From „worst“ to best imho.

[@themarketingchip2874]

One of the best little wing renditions I have ever seen in my life !

[@emdei3351]

This one is right up there with SRVs!

[@paulmitchell5349]

Nice to see the drummer chill the tempo on Little Wing.

[@fernandochepotemalatesta4179]

Steve Morse is a great lead guitarist, I had the luck to see him playing with Ian Gillan, both Steve"s are great musicians.

[@Dan-zq5wt]

These guys are just unbelievably great players and musicians, and extremely cool human beings too. Love them both.

[@markrobertdevison1227]

I've seen both these guitar players more than a few times and I can say I was blown away by Morse. Sheer unbelievable talent. I like Lukather as well.

[@docwill184]

A year later, 23-yrs after this performance, the astonishing brilliance of these guys is more evident than ever....

[@barrysmith7710]

Amazing how Steve overcame his tendon problems, it sounds like he never had them. And the FIRE in his playing! After years of Purple, he's free to play his own stuff again, and he's clearly relishing it. As are we, right, folks?

[@petesorensenguitar]

Finally, the two most powerful Steves in the same place at the same time.

[@Stu047]

Great vid! - And Lukather is my freakin' hero! - Such a cool guy.

[@jonduke3919]

I heard a live track where Luke was playing straight through an amp that’s it. It was awesome. The man knows the blues.✌️🎸🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@BluesLicks101]

Steve's an amazing player, been a fan since the Dregs.

[@faggotsmoker9588]

@@bumpyroad3251 No, they're talking about Morse.

[@docwill184]

BluesLicks 101; Steve Morse; astonishing musicianship w/ equally astonishing chops; Dregs. Kansas, DeepPurple, SMB...and yet largely unknown, even among guitar players. Still trying to learn that signature lick; hard to describe but you've heard it a million times....

[@rafaelcarmany463]

@@docwill184 2Meni Notes - insane!!

[@TarnTarn-zv6cp]

Lol

[@Cigarsnguitars]

I’ve had the privilege of seeing Morse w/Dregs twice in Richmond, VA, where I grew up. Both times at the same intimate club. We were no more than 30 feet from the guy. Truly amazing what this man can do. He played the whole night smiling at the crowd, not looking at his hands and ripping off incredible licks. After the show I felt like going home and selling all my gear. 😎🤘

[@fourthlayer]

fantastic! Steve is incredible :o

[@EvanJr]

Morse gradually builds the improvisation and full of interpretation until he reaches the apex. Lukather is the real shred rock guitar player and one of the best voices of the world. Ernie Ball! Ty for the best guitars and strings of the world!

[@robonez]

Holy Crap, the talent on that stage is insane!!!!! \m/

[@timothypotter2137]

Truly some of the best live music ever. Never got to see Jimi but this helps. Lukather and Morris ROCK!

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

One small pool with big talented musicians, amazing people.

[@mikestevens5512]

I saw The Dregs in 1981. To this day I have never Heard a telecaster growl like that. Then he preceded to play what I can only describe as Glen Campbell meets Al Dimeola. Just talent From another planet.

[@HughJassKoda]

That would have been awesome! I saw Morse live a few years ago in Deep Purple. Great show! Literally front row, center stage too! Edger Winter group opened for Deep Purple who opened for Alice Cooper.

[@mikestevens5512]

@@HughJassKoda Wow great! Must have been Awesome show! I miss Steve Dueling with Violinists; Mark O'Connor Dregs, Robby Steinhardt, Dave Ragsdale in Kansas. I love The demanding prog rock music, that showcases his incredible talent!!

[@martydibergi5228]

It's like Mr Morse said Listen to the late great Lenny Breau play bluesette it is a masterpiece of harmony and phrasing lucky me saw Lenny dozens of times playing in Toronto a humble genius

[@TheEleatic]

Which venue?

[@Scratch_Monsters_Golf]

In case you wanted a transcription to learn the piece yourself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp6bfp59gLaqgK8

[@ramondebakker6550]

Lukather, Morse, Petrucci, Vai and Satriani 🙏🙏🙏

[@billsmith6745]

Steve is and always will be music god for me.

[@gsmeeuwsen]

This is an AMAZING video by two of my favorite guitar players!!!

[@Kissfanization]

A great jam done by great players!!!

[@lawrencemaxwell6536]

this video inspires soothes challenges informs expands compresses bends and shows off the depth of luke and morse... the two steves !!! xoxo

[@martynapalm4950]

Steve Lukather keeping the black hair dye industry alive and kicking.

[@jeffreylc]

Not any more. He gave up the ghost.

[@barparildar]

Omg I was there! Got to talk to Steve Morse after the show. He was so cool and nice!

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

"Like Brittany Spears tour without pro tools sounds like an inmates first night in prison" HA HA HA! Classic Luke!

[@HughJassKoda]

Pils Nrimgaard - That has always cracked me up too! Luke has an edgy sense of humor for sure. We love it Luke!

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

I don’t understand Was that a male or female inmate? 😆

[@dfifty2]

Steve Morse is complete genius

[@davedavis9693]

two of the Best ever

[@karolskorskiedukacjagitaro5358]

Amazing players ! It's a joy to listen to what they say and play :)

[@CarnivoreguyScott]

I like Morse .Sometimes less is more .Thats not to say Luke isn’t a virtuoso, because he is . If you get the chance check out the tv special version he did on his 59” burst Les Paul . It’s Perfection.

[@Apollyon-sz9sn]

Wow, their souls are coming out those six strings!

[@russellzauner]

Sterling Ball - good sign when a corporate leader is also able to at least comment about the playability if not tone of their own product.

[@Zager-recap]

I'm 2 years old and i'm watching this in 2019.

[@rocknrollrecovery7402]

Absolutely stunning and inspiring! Both the guitar, bass, drumming and the Q & A. The performance of 'Little Wing' was inspiring!!! I have FOR SO LONG wanted a music man guitar, but I play L/H upside down, so its tricky to find something comfortable. Really enjoyed this Q & A, just need to read Steve Lukather' book.

[@adamrafferty]

I love listening to these guys wisdom. Great video, thank you!

[@valeriejewell2015]

Steve, my Dad played his Les Paul, when he came home from delivering mail......OK, yes, he fought at Gualdalcanal, So. Pacific, and the Korean Conflict.....when he put his guitar down, he sat at the piano, and played Honky-Tonk.....my sons are musicians, firstborn is a percussionist, my second born plays all guitar, stand-up base, but the best is his banjo........self-taught......Irish blood......

[@anthonysilva5312]

The three amigos. Love these guys!

[@abfranklin8492]

Two phenomenal guitarists far better than I could ever hope to be. With that said, neither solo compared to the emotion of Jimi’s solo. That’s why Jimi will be remembered forever.

[@kahmhalen4094]

SRV did a good job on it.

[@ChromaticHarp]

I don’t know. I think Jimi would have dug all this badassery…

[@mancuniancandidatem]

Or Hiram Bullock's solo on Sting's version.

[@tomcoryell]

Yeah, Lenny Breau! Thanks Steve Morse for mentioning the departed great one!

[@perryeves8566]

My guitar inspiration for many years, good onya Luke 🤘🤘🤘

[@mysupersuperglide]

Sometimes I wish my name was Steve.

[@byakubik]

No words when they play " Little Wing". My 40 year insperation. Steve and Steve.

[@byakubik]

Next time get Steve Stevens and complete the trifecta.

[@jimicrack29]

yes an all forgotten these two great guitarist but why? im so glad there still around.

[@KirkyDrums]

Well done rhythm section played great under the pump of these two guitar legends.... So So hard to emulate the swing of Mitch Mitchell

[@JohnTLyon]

I attended one of his workshops at Guitar Ctr./ Rockville. Best learning experience I've ever had, guitar-wise!

[@jamwayofaiken-augustarockb7643]

A story about Steve Morris and what a Class Act he truly is as a person not just as a musician he was doing a class out on the street but Downtown Augusta and I had made an assumption that was rather ignorant and instead of embarrassing me he took the Dale Carnegie approach allowed me to save face a little bit this is one of the coolest people you'll ever meet and one of the most fantastic musicians I've ever had the privilege to witness

[@harolddeschenes4640]

Simply brilliant!!!!

[@dondickfisch4102]

Very crazy guys - WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank's for it!!! Greetings!!!

[@jasonwilliamshuck]

forgot about this fun video and also forgot how badass Sterling is on bass! Luke and SM are 2 of my heroes.

[@blkfoxninja]

THANK YOU! I’ve been looking for that harmonic pedal steel bit for years!

[@newmoon54]

Hey!!! Why isn't there any mention of ~ Larry Carlton's ~ main-man on the drums here ,, John Ferraro~!~ Please edit your info section to list him!!!!! Thanks!!!!

[@Adipsia1]

I love Luke, but it's fascinating watching Steve Morse's reaction whilst Luke is talking. Steve Morse has light shining through him... he's the shining light here. The friendly educator.

[@MattHoyle1]

He always is. :-)

[@supertramp78]

60 seconds in and Steve is bored and reverts to non-stop practicing as always. LOL

[@sanehumanbeing7019]

Great bass solo!

[@martinstensby7377]

I am an atheist, but Steve Lukather is my god!!!

[@4GuitarTrance]

Whatever! You WILL BELIEVE at some point... and you'll remember I said that. Get to know your creator, my friend. You don't really think we actually evolved from some pond of protoplasmic goo or a single cell amoeba do you? Search yourself... you know the truth. It's embedded into our DNA. Otherwise you're only lying to yourself... ... for what it's worth!!!

[@DarkoP9.13]

@@4GuitarTrance da13thsun is here

[@noworries12]

Mine,too

[@dannymcmince]

@@4GuitarTrance There is proof in DNA, any proof in GOD?

[@4GuitarTrance]

@@dannymcmince There is plenty of proof... he shows himself clearly if people truly want to see that proof. One thing I've learned about people through the years... they have an uncanny ability to see truth, look truth and fact straight in the face, but completely ignore it if it makes them "feel" uncomfortable in some form or another. As time goes on, more and more people think with their "feelings" instead of their brains and instincts and what they know to be true or what they strongly sense to be true. "There are two things in life that are infinite: the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not exactly sure of the former!" -- Albert Einstein "Oh man, I don't like that because it doesn't make me "feel" good... therefore I will try my best to make myself "feel" better about it by make-believing it doesn't exists. It's the reason controlling, power-hungry politicians are able to fool people into voting for them and their government programs at working taxpayer's expense -- by promising to "take care of them" -- and the reason for most of the world's problems and tragedies... many of which could have been prevented if people had not stuck their heads in holes because the truth didn't "feel" good to them. God is real, my friend. I didn't believe at one time. I found out, thankfully, just how real and caring he truly is. You really want to know how real God is... I mean REALLY know? Get by yourself some time, without any chance of being interrupted, and seriously ask God to reveal to you if he is real. Even if you do not believe. Just tell him you don't really believe -- or rather tell him you've tried to convince yourself he doesn't exist ;-) -- you can even ask him to humor your unbelief. But ask sincerely to give you some kind of undeniable sign of his existence... and if your "curiosity" is sincere he will definitely let you know just how real he truly is. If you REALLY want to know if he's real or not, try it. If you wish to walk around guided by your "feelings" the rest of your life however, you can do that too. God is a gentleman, so-to-speak... he will never infringe on the free will and free choice he gave each of us when he created the known universe... you and I included. I know... it all sounds so unreal and extreme to think some all-powerful, "supreme being" created everything we know in our existence. Even the media have done all in their power to make people think a belief in God is silly and some nonsensical crutch some use to make themselves feel better because they supposedly cannot handle life on their own. But you asked of "Proof in God". I'm letting you know there is proof beyond your wildest dreams and imagination IF you truly want to know the answer to that age old question. Ask, and if you're sincere, the answer will be given you. Knock, and that door of truth will be opened for you. Make sure you really wish to know however... once you're convinced of the truth you are forever responsible for how you deal with that reality... there will be no more excuses for your rejection of your creator and the Father of all creation should you choose to ignore his proof of existence to you.

[@luthiervandros]

Man. Morse is unique.

[@pamc4106]

Great stuff

[@mirousweden]

I remember a long time ago, i heard a song with Dixie Dregs on the radio. I think it was from the album 'Industrial Standard'. I thought, wow is it really possible to play like that...

[@noworries12]

luke killed it!!

[@dtchinacat3973]

What Steve Morse was doing there with the slide harmonics; reminds me of Early Fleetwood Mac!

[@liliavaldez2302]

Wooow he is sooo amazing!!!❤❤❤👏👏👏👏

[@therychyrdprychyrdband4788]

Luke is awesome - But Mr. Morse is a downright, lowdown BEAST!!!

[@adamlewis917]

The KING

[@tinataylor1896]

They are both Kings in their own way.

[@pamc4106]

Luke your the man!!

[@jimcook8933]

Lukather can even play behind his head!!

[@6StringPsychedelic]

Remember, God seems to love guitarist as much as us and calls them home much too early.. Enjoy legends while they are with us - Rock on Steves!!!

[@vikramjitbanerjeetuki]

I didn't realise Sterling is such a great bass player 👍

[@alexsamojlowitsch8504]

Bass players have so much pent up angst! Lol! Having to watch these 2 masters will do that to you! My turn to solo! Luke is amazing and Morse plays with so much feel, great video! Inspiring for sure.

[@sumoblues]

2 GOAT(s)

[@sirgaryo]

Fantastical 😍🎸🎸🎸👌🔥🔥🔥

[@reyesplace1096]

Excellent performances

[@humboldtharry4248]

I’m not big on Steve, but I like Steve a lot

[@SuperDiddzz]

Just MAGIC.

[@RickyLandi]

I’m already stealing the stuff at 8:30 and i’ll play it now and forever

[@nuthinbutlove]

Makes two of us 😁

[@rolandjgutierrez4147]

There all great but when I first started buying guitar magazine and I would see Steve stuff I would point at his picture and say to self this is the man the best of the best Imo he started modern stuff he is the real deal...Rolan

[@JaniHamalainen]

you can*t not miss the version of this song stevie ray vaughan. live at el mocambo

[@louiekelley160]

so much talent, amazing!!

[@Wmiranda2012]

Steve Jobs playing drums. iBand

[@TexasGuitarist]

Freaking Steve Morse! Wow.

[@Mrthreadedtime]

Sterling is gettin it!

[@triplescale]

no I think 25th anni was around 2009

[@sooch7316]

Really? Really?......i mean, really?.....people always equate Michael Jackson's Beat It with EVH(RIP GOAT) and as amazing and perfect as that solo is, a lot of people don't know that everything else was written by Steve Lukather......genius.....oh yeah, that Steve Morse guy is pretty good, too....um, HE'S FUCKING AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pamc4106]

Thank you so much

[@reyesplace1096]

With the dregs, Steve Morse's John McLaughlin influenced playing is remarkable

[@imfrcd]

Steve Morse, Dixie Dregs, Nags Head Casino, 1979. Front row.....

[@ronnienose8608]

Love the way Luke is clearly enjoying Steve's solos; Luke clearly meant it when he said about playing as fast as you can all the time, wish he'd slow down as he's such a beautiful musician. Love for them to collaborate on an album.

[@joechicky7366]

I was once playing just like Luke...then I woke up..

[@onehotrocker99]

I couldn't agree with you more! Luke is all about shredding to the point where he just plays a bunch of jazzy blues notes that are strung along endlessly without coming up for air. His studio work with other artists shows his TRUE musical genius and I wish he would say something interesting with his licks instead of jabbering away like a Chatty Cathy doll. Sorry Luke! Just saying!

[@mariomessina1147]

Guy Meza what are u talking about Luke’s shredding days ended in the 90’s , have u listened to any of Toto’s music since the late 90’s ? Luke has even said I’m interviews he doesn’t shredd well and his running and gunning days are over . He has emphasized Being a creative Rhythm player and becoming great at that first and foremost is the most important part as a player . Luke has lots of studio work where he doesn’t solo . I have seen Toto in concert more then a few times and Steve is far different then his days in his 20’s and 30’s

[@onehotrocker99]

@@mariomessina1147 I've seen Toto NUMEROUS times in concert. And watching his concerts on youtube that were filmed as late as this past January 2019. Regardless of what he says in his interviews, he still shreds endlessly WHEN GUITAR SOLOS ARE CUED FOR THE APPROPRIATE SONG. Go to youtube and check out Toto's latest concert posted January 1st, 2019. Shredding is what he's known for and for him NOT to shred would disappoint his fans. Also take a look at other youtube postings where he's just jamming for a studio practice session. He shreds again.

[@mariomessina1147]

Guy Meza if that’s all he is then why would he be Ringo’s guitarist for the last decade ? He plays to the song - adding some notes live on certain songs isn’t shocking in songs like Rosanna , girl goodbye , white sister , hold the line etc . All those songs had some longer solos in them but he is way more tasteful then a true shredder . Neil Schon is way more of a shredder then Steve Lukather and he more tasteful then true shredders . Luke is a versatile guitarist it’s ok u don’t agree we all have opinions . By your opinion anyone that solos fast is a shredder , so Luke’s friend Michael landau must be considered a shredder right ? What about Eric Johnson ?

[@Paul-dw2cl]

1:43 “If they took away all the show and unplugged the Pro Tools it’d sound like someone’s first night in prison.”

[@flathead7922]

I attended the one in hollywood, @ the time I didn't recognize steve lukather!! Lol..🙄

[@grisofpv1286]

Steve, ten steps above a Morse...

[@storysofar7426]

not even one! two equally great Steves....!!!

[@istvanvincze1696]

-wow that was something special....

[@williamweiss6128]

Loved Steve's playing forever, man.

[@edwinmurillo4561]

Amazing

[@thiagomanobatera]

Steve Lukather !!!!! Uoooooowwww Luke !!!