Steve Morton
Steve Morton
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Steve Morton is a renowned American musician, best known as the guitarist of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on January 13, 1955, in Jacksonville, Florida. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he passed away on September 16, 2009, due to complications from a motorcycle accident.
Nationality and Profession(s)
American
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Guitarist
Musician
Early Life and Background
Growing up in the vibrant music scene of Jacksonville, Steve Morton's passion for music was ignited at an early age. His fascination with the guitar led him to begin playing at just 13 years old. As he honed his skills, Morton eventually joined Lynyrd Skynyrd, a band that would become synonymous with Southern rock.
Major Accomplishments
Morton's tenure with Lynyrd Skynyrd saw the release of several critically acclaimed albums, including "Southern Hammer," which showcased his mastery over complex guitar solos. His work with the band was not limited to music alone; Morton also played a crucial role in shaping the group's live performances.
Notable Works or Actions
One of Morton's most notable contributions to Lynyrd Skynyrd came during their 2003 reunion tour, where he skillfully navigated the intricacies of classic hits like "Free Bird" and "Sweet Home Alabama." His dedication to preserving the band's legacy was evident in his work on several live recordings.
Impact and Legacy
Steve Morton's impact on Southern rock extends far beyond Lynyrd Skynyrd. His innovative approach to guitar playing has influenced a generation of musicians, making him a respected figure within the music industry. The enduring popularity of Lynyrd Skynyrd serves as a testament to Morton's role in shaping their sound and style.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
As a talented musician, Steve Morton's work continues to be celebrated for its technical precision and emotional depth. His unwavering commitment to preserving the spirit of Southern rock has cemented his place within music history.
Quotes by Steve Morton
I really think the clubhouse goes beyond normal. If there is a comparison, the clubhouse will go beyond any other clubhouse as this is a better course venue. There is going to be a banquet room there for 300, 400 people. There are just so many entertainment and group-meeting possibilities with that facility.
Sunday pins are one thing, but some of these were extreme, and I think (the tour staff) realizes that. It's new for everybody. I think you will see, significantly different pin placement for next year, particularly for the pro-am competition.
(Sunday) they bumped it up nine or 10 yards, which is a lot for them. With that extra yardage, plus a little extra wind, it was playing down wind, everyone was going for it. Somewhere in between is what we want.
It's been a good week for us, a good run. Chrysler sees some opportunities with the new setup that they are pretty darned excited about.
It's kind of like NASCAR. I don't know if you've been to Fontana for the California 500. There is more than an auto race going on. We are going to create the same thing here, and we have the room to do it and the facilities to do it, and that's our goal.
It's a learning curve for the field staff and the PGA Tour, too. We were surprised at the difficulty of some of the pin placements during the week for the pro-am competition, and I think the tour staff knows to re-think that.
You sweep your finger over the sensor. ... A flood of images goes from the fingerprint sensor into our chip. A fingerprint sensor in one of our tiny image processor chips is built into the handle of a gun. ... You grab the gun, you sweep the finger over the sensor and, in less than a heartbeat, if you are authorized to fire the gun, you can. Otherwise you can't.
Once the shootings occurred in Jonesboro and people asked if there is hope for the future, is there hope tragedies like this can be avoided, we stood up to be counted and said yes, there is hope.
The tour views the possibilities of promoting the event on a year-round basis rather than just a week or 10 days. As far as our structure, that is not an issue at all. The fact that we are going to such a fabulous golf course, that's a big deal to them and a bigger deal to us.
We learned even with this magnificent building that's going up, that will be open in September, we think we will build those satellite clubhouses again and make them available for everybody. Because they are great viewing areas, they are a place to hang out, we had food service. That was kind of an eye-opener. That told us what we should do going forward.