Kansas guitarist Rich Williams joined the band known for its rotating roster in 1972. He’s one of the few among his bandmates to stick around since the early days, ensuring he crossed paths with dozens of incredible musicians over the decades. As it turns out, a particular music legend stuck out more than others.
Rich Williams called working with Steve Morse ‘terrifying’ Rich Williams | Scott Dudelson/Getty Images
Renowned guitarist Steve Morse joined Kansas in the mid-’80s, which Williams recently admitted intimidated him. In an interview with Guitar World, he recalled what it was like working with the Morse on Power, the band’s first album to feature them both.
“When we first started rehearsing in Phil [Ehart] ‘s basement, I was sitting down with Steve, and he had just been awarded the best guitar player ever for the third year in a row and was now in the Hall of Fame.
Rich Williams called working with Steve Morse ‘terrifying’ Rich Williams | Scott Dudelson/Getty Images
Renowned guitarist Steve Morse joined Kansas in the mid-’80s, which Williams recently admitted intimidated him. In an interview with Guitar World, he recalled what it was like working with the Morse on Power, the band’s first album to feature them both.
“When we first started rehearsing in Phil [Ehart] ‘s basement, I was sitting down with Steve, and he had just been awarded the best guitar player ever for the third year in a row and was now in the Hall of Fame.
- 4/6/2023
- by Rose Burke
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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