BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
Full Name: John Russell Morgan
Description: Bassist, US
Known For: Bass Player for “Steppenwolf”
Instruments: Bass
Music Styles: Hard rock
Location: United States of America
Date Born: 6th November 1946
Location Born: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Date Died: 1st July 1981
Location Died: Santa Barbara, California, United States of America
Cause Of Death: Car Accident
Memorial: He is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.
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Web Site: http://www.steppenwolf.com/
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BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE
John Rushton Moreve
An American bass guitarist best known for his work with the rock band Steppenwolf from 1967–69 and again in 1978.
According to singer John Kay, Moreve was an intuitive bassist with a melodic style that brought a non-commercial sound to Steppenwolf, a technique exemplified on the hit he co-wrote with Kay, “Magic Carpet Ride”.
Moreve’s early influence was essential in creating the unique musical style for which Steppenwolf became famous. Moreve joined the band in 1967 and performed on their debut album, Steppenwolf, which was composed of covers and songs written by Kay. Moreve’s influence was heavier on the follow-up, The Second, his final album with Steppenwolf.
He split with the band in 1969 when he refused to fly back to California, fearing it would sink into the Pacific Ocean.
Moreve was killed in 1981 in a motorcycle accident.
Moreve died in 1981 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Santa Barbara, California. He was 32.