Paul Morris (born November 2, 1959) is an American musician best known as a keyboardist in Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow. He played keyboards on the Stranger in Us All album and co-wrote the song "Black Masquerade".
Paul Morris studied piano as a child in New York City. He studied under well-known jazz pianists, Lennie Tristano, Hal Galper, and Sal Mosca. He began his career playing with some local bands on Long Island named Vixen and Full House. He then played with Todd Wolfe in the band, Troy and the Tornados. Todd Wolf later became the guitarist for Sheryl Crow. In 1989 Paul got a call from rock drummer Bobby Rondinelli to play keyboards for Doro Pesch's first solo tour without Warlock for the Force Majeure album tour.
In 1990 Paul Morris played keyboards on the Doro (album) by former Warlock singer Doro Pesch. The album was produced by Gene Simmons. In 1990 he went on tour with Doro Pesch promoting the Doro (album). In 1992 Paul Morris toured with heavy metal violinist Mark Wood through the US and Canada.
In 1994, Paul Morris was notified that Ritchie Blackmore was looking for a keyboardist.[1] He sent Ritchie Blackmore a tape, auditioned, and was hired. He played on the STRANGER IN US All and co-wrote "Black Masquerade", which then became a fan favorite. He then performed with Rainbow for two European tours, one tour in Japan, South America, and in the US. In 1997, Paul Morris toured with Nena of "99 Luftballons" fame featuring, Tony Bruno on guitar, and Tommy Price on drums.[1] This was followed by a tour with The Teen Idols starring Davy Jones, Peter Noone and Bobby Sherman. In 2000, Morris received a call from the musical director of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Al Pitrelli, to play with the West Coast Trans-Siberian Orchestra for the holiday season.[2] After this tour, Morris continued his career composing and producing his own original music and doing session work. In 2002, Morris joined an 11 piece soul band called the Sensational Soul Cruisers where he remained until 2007.[3] In 2009, Morris was approached by Joe Lynn Turner asking him to fill in for Tony Carey who had become very ill. Two weeks later Over the Rainbow performed at the Sweden Rock Festival. Morris continued touring with Over the Rainbow for the next two years.
On tour with OTR
In 2011, Morris worked on a new Christmas CD by The Kings of Christmas, a new group composed primarily of former Trans-Siberian Orchestra singers and musicians.[4] In 2017 Moogy had a short run/tour with Yngwie Malmsteen the virtuoso guitarist. Paul Morris is currently playing with one of the nation's top Bon Jovi tribute bands named Slippery When Wet as well as top 80's party band Jessie's Girl. You'll be able to catch Moogy on tour "Rock Legends Bon Fire and friends tour" this November 2018 throughout Germany. Paul will be touring with Purpendicular featuring Ian Paice Nov.5th to the 25th 2019 in Germany and France.
Late in 2019 Paul was invited to play with Deeper Purple, a Deep Purple tribute band, on their UK tour in March 2020 and Paul subsequently joined the band.
Paul Morris married Rose Grego in November 1997.[citation needed]
^ abMorris, Paul. Paul Morris official website. Archived from the original on July 24, 2009. Retrieved September 30, 2010.
^. Trans-Siberian Orchestra official website. Archived from the original on January 14, 2010. Retrieved October 1, 2010.
^. Chris Caffery official website. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved October 1, 2010.
^"Kings of Christmas". Kings of Christmas official website.
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This biography of a living person relies too much on references to primary sources Please help by adding secondary or tertiary sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately especially if potentially libelous or harmful Find sources Paul Morris musician news newspapers books scholar JSTOR August 2010 Learn how and when to remove this template message Paul Morris born November 2 1959 is an American musician best known as a keyboardist in Ritchie Blackmore s Rainbow He played keyboards on the Stranger in Us All album and co wrote the song Black Masquerade Paul MorrisBackground informationBorn 1959 11 02 November 2 1959 age 63 Santa Monica California U S GenresRock hard rock heavy metal soul jazzOccupation s MusicianInstrument s Keyboards pianoYears active1977 presentWebsitepaulmorris wbr nyc Contents 1 Biography 2 Discography 2 1 With The Syntherchestra 2 2 With Doro Pesch 2 3 With Ritchie Blackmore s Rainbow 2 4 With Joe Lynn Turner 2 5 With Randy Coven 2 6 With Metalium 2 7 With Trans Siberian Orchestra 2 8 With Angus Clark 2 9 With Chris Caffery 2 10 With The Kings of Christmas 2 11 Easy Living 3 ReferencesBiography EditPaul Morris studied piano as a child in New York City He studied under well known jazz pianists Lennie Tristano Hal Galper and Sal Mosca He began his career playing with some local bands on Long Island named Vixen and Full House He then played with Todd Wolfe in the band Troy and the Tornados Todd Wolf later became the guitarist for Sheryl Crow In 1989 Paul got a call from rock drummer Bobby Rondinelli to play keyboards for Doro Pesch s first solo tour without Warlock for the Force Majeure album tour In 1990 Paul Morris played keyboards on the Doro album by former Warlock singer Doro Pesch The album was produced by Gene Simmons In 1990 he went on tour with Doro Pesch promoting the Doro album In 1992 Paul Morris toured with heavy metal violinist Mark Wood through the US and Canada In 1994 Paul Morris was notified that Ritchie Blackmore was looking for a keyboardist 1 He sent Ritchie Blackmore a tape auditioned and was hired He played on the STRANGER IN US All and co wrote Black Masquerade which then became a fan favorite He then performed with Rainbow for two European tours one tour in Japan South America and in the US In 1997 Paul Morris toured with Nena of 99 Luftballons fame featuring Tony Bruno on guitar and Tommy Price on drums 1 This was followed by a tour with The Teen Idols starring Davy Jones Peter Noone and Bobby Sherman In 2000 Morris received a call from the musical director of Trans Siberian Orchestra Al Pitrelli to play with the West Coast Trans Siberian Orchestra for the holiday season 2 After this tour Morris continued his career composing and producing his own original music and doing session work In 2002 Morris joined an 11 piece soul band called the Sensational Soul Cruisers where he remained until 2007 3 In 2009 Morris was approached by Joe Lynn Turner asking him to fill in for Tony Carey who had become very ill Two weeks later Over the Rainbow performed at the Sweden Rock Festival Morris continued touring with Over the Rainbow for the next two years On tour with OTR In 2011 Morris worked on a new Christmas CD by The Kings of Christmas a new group composed primarily of former Trans Siberian Orchestra singers and musicians 4 In 2017 Moogy had a short run tour with Yngwie Malmsteen the virtuoso guitarist Paul Morris is currently playing with one of the nation s top Bon Jovi tribute bands named Slippery When Wet as well as top 80 s party band Jessie s Girl You ll be able to catch Moogy on tour Rock Legends Bon Fire and friends tour this November 2018 throughout Germany Paul will be touring with Purpendicular featuring Ian Paice Nov 5th to the 25th 2019 in Germany and France Late in 2019 Paul was invited to play with Deeper Purple a Deep Purple tribute band on their UK tour in March 2020 and Paul subsequently joined the band Paul Morris married Rose Grego in November 1997 citation needed Paul amp RoseDiscography EditWith The Syntherchestra Edit 1985 The SyntherchestraWith Doro Pesch Edit 1990 DoroWith Ritchie Blackmore s Rainbow Edit 1995 Stranger in Us AllWith Joe Lynn Turner Edit 1998 Hurry Up and Wait 1999 Under Cover 2 2002 Slam 2003 JLT 2005 The Usual Suspects album With Randy Coven Edit 1999 Witch WayWith Metalium Edit 2000 State of Triumph Chapter TwoWith Trans Siberian Orchestra Edit 2000 2001With Angus Clark Edit 2004 Grace PeriodWith Chris Caffery Edit 2004 The Mold EP 2004 Music Man EP 2005 Faces 2005 W A R P E D 2007 Pins and NeedlesWith The Kings of Christmas Edit 2011 The Kings of ChristmasEasy Living Edit 2014 Easy LivingReferences Edit a b Morris Paul All About Paul Paul Morris official website Archived from the original on July 24 2009 Retrieved September 30 2010 Trans Siberian Orchestra family Trans Siberian Orchestra official website Archived from the original on January 14 2010 Retrieved October 1 2010 Paul Morris Bio Chris Caffery official website Archived from the original on July 8 2011 Retrieved October 1 2010 Kings of Christmas Kings of Christmas official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Paul Morris musician amp oldid 1127383741, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
