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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. == Discography ==