Steve Farris (guitarist)
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Steve Farris | |
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| Born | May 1, 1957 USA |
| Genres | rock |
| Occupation(s) | guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | guitar |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Formerly of | Mr. Mister, Spooky Tooth |
Steve Farris (born 1 May 1957) is an American rock guitarist. He was the lead guitarist for Mr. Mister from 1982 until he left in 1988. He was later a guitarist for Spooky Tooth. Farris played the guitar solo on the song Creatures of the Night, released by Kiss. He was offered a spot in the band but turned it down as he couldn't sing.
Career[edit]
In 1982, Farris was nearly considered the replacement member for Ace Frehley of Kiss. He had answered an audition call and sent a tape of him playing guitar to the band.[1] Farris was then brought into their studio and played lead guitar on the song "Creatures of the Night".[2] After recording for the song was completed, Paul Stanley asked him "will you wear high heels?".[1] Farris eventually rejected the offer to join as he couldn't sing
Farris joined Arizona band Mr. Mister in 1982. Their biggest songs included "Broken Wings" and "Kyrie". Both songs went to number one on American charts. Farris left the band in 1988. From 2008 to 2009, Steve was a guitarist for the final lineup of British rock band Spooky Tooth.[3] On May 16, 2023 (the 70th birthday of Mr. Mister frontman Richard Page) Steve reunited with the three other members of the band to perform "Broken Wings". It was the first time the original members performed together in 35 years.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b The_Phoenician (2024-01-05). "Guitarist Reveals Why He Never Joined KISS, Recalls What Recording Solo for 'Creatures of the Night' Was Like". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ Allen, Jim (2022-11-29). "'We Were Coming Out Of A Coma': Paul Stanley Revisits KISS's 'Creatures Of The Night'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ "Spooky Tooth Tourdates". Spooky Tooth. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ Mastelotto, Pat (2023-05-20). "This hasn't happened in about 12,500 days - all four misters together on Richard Pages BD! #mrmr". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-03-11.