Stephen (Steve) Murphy, age 71 of Mankato, MN, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 2, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born June 20, 1949, in Blue Earth, MN, and moved to Fairmont when he was in second grade. Steve graduated from Fairmont High School and went on to college at Mankato State University, where he studied Music Theory. He married Bonnie in November of 1973 and moved to Mankato, where they raised their two children Jade and Brianne. Steve was recently retired from insurance sales and was continuing to enjoy his true love of music.
Steve started playing guitar at the young age of 11 years old. Over the years, he started and played in several bands. The Pacers and The Corvairs merged to become The Epicureans. They recorded a popular 45 record after winning a Battle of the Bands competition in 1966. A few years later, in 1971, they changed their name to Highway and recorded a 1975 LP, which is still being requested by record collectors across the globe. From 1977 to 1980, Steve and his brother Mike performed as a duo before adding bass and drums in 1980 to become The Murphy Brothers Band. This band has played several successful gigs over the years, recorded two full length albums, and was still actively performing along with the acoustic duo with his son Jade.
Steve was inducted into the Minnesota Rock and Country Hall of Fame for the Epicureans in 2005, the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame for the Murphy Brothers Band in 2012, and then again as a solo artist in the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2014. In September of this year, the Epicureans were to be inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.
Beyond his music, Steve was the most loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend. He had an amazing gift of storytelling and songwriting. He was always prepared to provide a hug, a listening ear, and overall great conversation. Steve was very influential to others and made a significant impact within the community. His love for his family is immeasurable, and there was nothing he wouldn't do for others.
Steve is survived by his wife Bonnie, son Jade (Andrea) Murphy, daughter Brianne (Selina) Murphy, and his grandchildren Declan, Emerson, and Rowyn. His brother Michael (Mary) Murphy, Joe (Linda) Murphy, and sister Kathy McGowan, sisters in law Charlotte Murphy, Prudie Murphy, Deb Norman, and Cheri Anderson, brothers in law Jack Norman and Kim Anderson, and several nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his father Wallace, mother Veronica, and brothers Eddie and Patrick Murphy.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August, 7, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Fr. John Kunz officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Woodland Hills Memorial Park. Woodland Hills Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Steve started playing guitar at the young age of 11 years old. Over the years, he started and played in several bands. The Pacers and The Corvairs merged to become The Epicureans. They recorded a popular 45 record after winning a Battle of the Bands competition in 1966. A few years later, in 1971, they changed their name to Highway and recorded a 1975 LP, which is still being requested by record collectors across the globe. From 1977 to 1980, Steve and his brother Mike performed as a duo before adding bass and drums in 1980 to become The Murphy Brothers Band. This band has played several successful gigs over the years, recorded two full length albums, and was still actively performing along with the acoustic duo with his son Jade.
Steve was inducted into the Minnesota Rock and Country Hall of Fame for the Epicureans in 2005, the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame for the Murphy Brothers Band in 2012, and then again as a solo artist in the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2014. In September of this year, the Epicureans were to be inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.
Beyond his music, Steve was the most loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend. He had an amazing gift of storytelling and songwriting. He was always prepared to provide a hug, a listening ear, and overall great conversation. Steve was very influential to others and made a significant impact within the community. His love for his family is immeasurable, and there was nothing he wouldn't do for others.
Steve is survived by his wife Bonnie, son Jade (Andrea) Murphy, daughter Brianne (Selina) Murphy, and his grandchildren Declan, Emerson, and Rowyn. His brother Michael (Mary) Murphy, Joe (Linda) Murphy, and sister Kathy McGowan, sisters in law Charlotte Murphy, Prudie Murphy, Deb Norman, and Cheri Anderson, brothers in law Jack Norman and Kim Anderson, and several nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his father Wallace, mother Veronica, and brothers Eddie and Patrick Murphy.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August, 7, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Fr. John Kunz officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Woodland Hills Memorial Park. Woodland Hills Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Stephen (Steve) Murphy, age 71 of Mankato, MN, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 2, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born June 20, 1949, in Blue Earth, MN, and moved to Fairmont when he was in second grade. Steve graduated from Fairmont High School and went on to college at Mankato State University, where he studied Music Theory. He married Bonnie in November of 1973 and moved to Mankato, where they raised their two children Jade and Brianne. Steve was recently retired from insurance sales and was continuing to enjoy his true love of music.
Steve started playing guitar at the young age of 11 years old. Over the years, he started and played in several bands. The Pacers and The Corvairs merged to become The Epicureans. They recorded a popular 45 record after winning a Battle of the Bands competition in 1966. A few years later, in 1971, they changed their name to Highway and recorded a 1975 LP, which is still being requested by record collectors across the globe. From 1977 to 1980, Steve and his brother Mike performed as a duo before adding bass and drums in 1980 to become The Murphy Brothers Band. This band has played several successful gigs over the years, recorded two full length albums, and was still actively performing along with the acoustic duo with his son Jade.
Steve was inducted into the Minnesota Rock and Country Hall of Fame for the Epicureans in 2005, the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame for the Murphy Brothers Band in 2012, and then again as a solo artist in the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2014. In September of this year, the Epicureans were to be inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.
Beyond his music, Steve was the most loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend. He had an amazing gift of storytelling and songwriting. He was always prepared to provide a hug, a listening ear, and overall great conversation. Steve was very influential to others and made a significant impact within the community. His love for his family is immeasurable, and there was nothing he wouldn't do for others.
Steve is survived by his wife Bonnie, son Jade (Andrea) Murphy, daughter Brianne (Selina) Murphy, and his grandchildren Declan, Emerson, and Rowyn. His brother Michael (Mary) Murphy, Joe (Linda) Murphy, and sister Kathy McGowan, sisters in law Charlotte Murphy, Prudie Murphy, Deb Norman, and Cheri Anderson, brothers in law Jack Norman and Kim Anderson, and several nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his father Wallace, mother Veronica, and brothers Eddie and Patrick Murphy.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August, 7, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Fr. John Kunz officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Woodland Hills Memorial Park. Woodland Hills Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Steve started playing guitar at the young age of 11 years old. Over the years, he started and played in several bands. The Pacers and The Corvairs merged to become The Epicureans. They recorded a popular 45 record after winning a Battle of the Bands competition in 1966. A few years later, in 1971, they changed their name to Highway and recorded a 1975 LP, which is still being requested by record collectors across the globe. From 1977 to 1980, Steve and his brother Mike performed as a duo before adding bass and drums in 1980 to become The Murphy Brothers Band. This band has played several successful gigs over the years, recorded two full length albums, and was still actively performing along with the acoustic duo with his son Jade.
Steve was inducted into the Minnesota Rock and Country Hall of Fame for the Epicureans in 2005, the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame for the Murphy Brothers Band in 2012, and then again as a solo artist in the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2014. In September of this year, the Epicureans were to be inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.
Beyond his music, Steve was the most loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend. He had an amazing gift of storytelling and songwriting. He was always prepared to provide a hug, a listening ear, and overall great conversation. Steve was very influential to others and made a significant impact within the community. His love for his family is immeasurable, and there was nothing he wouldn't do for others.
Steve is survived by his wife Bonnie, son Jade (Andrea) Murphy, daughter Brianne (Selina) Murphy, and his grandchildren Declan, Emerson, and Rowyn. His brother Michael (Mary) Murphy, Joe (Linda) Murphy, and sister Kathy McGowan, sisters in law Charlotte Murphy, Prudie Murphy, Deb Norman, and Cheri Anderson, brothers in law Jack Norman and Kim Anderson, and several nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his father Wallace, mother Veronica, and brothers Eddie and Patrick Murphy.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August, 7, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Fr. John Kunz officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Woodland Hills Memorial Park. Woodland Hills Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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