Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse officially quits band to care for his ill wife
Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse has officially quit the band to care for his wife, Janine, who has aggressive cancer.Morse confirmed in March that he’d be temporarily stepping away from live duties. “At this point, there are so many possible complications and unknowns, that whatever time we have left in our lives, I simply must be there with her,” he said in a statement.However, he claimed at the time that he was “not leaving the band” and told fans he hoped to “re-join the tour” at some point.