Rock guitarist who fronted South Devon bands since the 1970s
Richard 'Dick' Morris, one of South Devon's best known rock musicians, died at the age of 54 on 15 January, 2010.
The guitarist joined his sons Dan and Jas in the Morris Brothers Band and more recently managed their new outfit Rude Tiger.
As well as his work with his sons and their band, Dick was a talented guitarist and singer in his own right.
He played more than 600 gigs with the Morris Brothers Band, and during that time he tirelessly promoted and mentored his sons.
Jas said: "There was nothing mawkish in the way he did this.
"He promoted and pushed the band in a muscular rock style, but with bucket loads of finesse."
Newton Abbot born and bred, Dick had become full-time manager and sound engineer in early 2009 so that his sons — with drummer D Collings — could progress as a three piece and, hopefully, make the big time.
They recently changed their name to Rude Tiger and were looking forward to the new year with dates in Europe and a UK tour planned.
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