Comments on: Ask Kip Winger a Question

By: Matt Becker

Matt Becker — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:28:39 +0000

A big thank you for all of the questions! The interview is now available on our new podcast, Rock Concerts Weekly, by clicking here.

By: joyce

joyce — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:32:12 +0000

Kip,
I reiterate the following questions:
1-Can you still pirouette, pas de chat, temps de poisson, and pas
de deux ???
2-With consideration to that melody that awakens you at 5:00am
every morning….
could it be a woodwind passage including 1st solo B-flat
clarinet, E-flat clarinet,1st solo flute, piccolo, oboe, bassoon,
and French horn?
I’d truly like to know?
Joyce (Denver and N.Y.)

By: Bobbie

Bobbie — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:44 +0000

Kip, you have received many compliments (and deservedly so) on your classical piece, “Ghosts”. Given that you’ve said in the past that classical music is your passion, and because you have a gift for this musical genre, do you see a point in the future when you will switch your musical direction from rock and solely focus on classical music?

In addition, do you see yourself writing classical pieces geared strictly toward the classical music afficianado or with more of an eye towards dance performances?

Looking forward to seeing you and the boys here in the Midwest….

Bobbie, Beautiful Apple Valley, MN

P.S. Congrats on the success of Karma, Blackwood Creek and From the Moon to the Sun!

By: Deborah

Deborah — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:32:42 +0000

Hi Kip-
First congrats on your recent successes classically and w/ the awesome Karma and BW Creek cds.
You often speak of “hearing” music in your head before you write it. Do you hear it fully formed and arranged with instruments playing different parts?

How old were you when you first realized you had this gift and how old were you when you actually wrote your first song? Do your brothers or parents have this ability as well?

Thank you!
Deborah
Ft Myers, Florida

By: Ashleigh W

Ashleigh W — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:02:20 +0000

Hello Kip,
I am a young and fairly recent fan. My friend and I went to your Grand Rapids MI concert about two years ago and it was all I hoped for and more! She always jabs at me because Rod threw me his drumstick-I dropped it and was not able to get it back!

Anyway, my questions:
What were your first steps to composing “Ghosts” and your steps in orchestral performance?
Will there be a classical, solo, or Winger tour coming to the Midwest [such as Grand Rapids or Chicago]?

Thank you – and keep on rocking!
Ashleigh W from Grand Rapids MI

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:02:59 +0000

Hey Kip, the new album Karma rocks. I would love to hear 5-6 songs off this album on the upcoming U.S. tour – what are the chances? Also, will Winger continue to make new studio albums in the future? Thanks.

By: Marty Bray

Marty Bray — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:58:29 +0000

Hi Kip:

First I would like to thank you for your music. I love the music you compose with Winger as a group as well as your solo music and Blackwood Creek. I hope you realize the impression your music leaves on peoples souls.

Two questions:
Do you plan to tour the states whether with Winger or Solo in 2010?
I know you probably have little spare time but when you do, what do you enjoy in your downtime?

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:23:13 +0000

Hey Kip !!
I ever wonder what “she’s a magic mountain” means in ‘seventeen’…
If you could answer, it would be awesome !
Thank you !!
Marie (France)

By: grey (riffs)

grey (riffs) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:22:53 +0000

hi kip, do you think that maybe at sometime you and reb would do an accoustic tour of the uk together ? after putting you on twice (solo) @ the yardbirds i’d be up for it if you were…all the best for the winger tour see you @ nottingham cheers grey (riffs)

By: Fan from Poland

Fan from Poland — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:21:38 +0000

Hi Kip, first of all let me say that “Karma” is one of the best albums of the decade and it was great to see you guys play live in Poland. I still catch myself thinking about the show!

I have recently read an interview, in which you said that in the near future you plan to devote most of your time to classical music. Therefore my question is: Can we count on another Winger record and tour in the next couple of years? Thanks!