Kip Winger is an MF'er! He's had a bunch of bad misfortune and never made it to the level of popularity that he probably should have, but for anyone that understands music, there's no denying his talent.

Proof that Rick doesn't pay attention to which way the wind is blowing. Nothing just for clicks. Integrity looks especially good to me these days.

@ChuckWortman

20 күн бұрын

That. Was. Awesome! I never got into the metal bands and def didn't get into Winger, but this stuff? Wow!

@shelbyavant5081

20 күн бұрын

Fabulous comment.

@beachcomber4141

20 күн бұрын

Well said.

@stephenfleming8030

20 күн бұрын

Imagine a new generation for whom integrity matters more than the smoke and mirrors of social media. Man, that does look good.

@mikeschenk4730

20 күн бұрын

I think he does pay attention. He just doesn't allow it to influence him or what he likes/does.

Kip is such a criminally underrated artist

Saw Kip Winger play a room that was nearly empty years back and it was quite clear how talented he was, and it made me sad and angry that practically no one was there to witness it. His honesty and integrity are refreshing. Nothing but respect and admiration for the dude.

@seanjohn1742

16 күн бұрын

I saw Kip and Robbie here in Australia just as COVID was hitting. He was amazing and very humble. Was the same situation as you mentioned there would have been less than 30 people which is a shame, but Winger never broke in Australia. They were to tour here last year but cancelled, I reckon because of poor ticket sales but they said it was something else.

Finally someone does Kip Winger justice in an interview. Well done Rick!

@ADKobsessed

21 күн бұрын

Exactly - extremely talented guy - he can sing, write, play - awesome musician and always has been.

@Marvidsen1973

20 күн бұрын

❤

@automachinehead

19 күн бұрын

the most beautiful man in his time

One of the greatest musicians I've ever worked with!

@michaelyatsco1958

17 күн бұрын

Very True great validation. I just listened to you tearing up a solo in crazy nights on my way home from the grocery store if you are actually Andy Timmons the first 2 Danger Danger records are as good as it gets awesome job

@KoproIily

16 күн бұрын

Hey Andy! Andy!! Keep rockin' :)

@andytimmonsguitarx-perienc7391

16 күн бұрын

@@michaelyatsco1958 Check out Kip's This Conversation Seems Like A Dream, it's my favorite record I've ever played on.

@Brian-xx3ur

14 күн бұрын

Awesome compliment from another incredible musician!

Seeing Kip live acoustic is otherworldly. It's unimaginable that he produces as much sound as he does by himself (12 string and a 1 in a zillion voice).

Back in the day when Winger was “Headed for a Heartbreak” and everybody clowned them saying they were a joke, I liked them and still do! There was something to them as a band that made them unique and I think that’s why ppl didn’t like them bc they were different than most other 80s rock bands and in the end they all suffered the same fate when grunge came on the scene, but through it all Winger has remained relevant and even more popular now than ever before. I’m still listening to “Pull” to this day. Literally, it’s in my car’s CD player right now!

@dougmasters4561

10 күн бұрын

The funny thing about clowning Winger, is how many of those guys who clowned Winger still listened to other 80s cheese butt rock (not that there is anything wrong with that).

@thrashandanarchy

22 сағат бұрын

Pull is one of my all time favorites albums. I listen to classic rock, 80s, death, black, and thrash metal, punk, some pop, synthwave, classic country, and more, and Winger has always been a huge favorite of mine. Fuck all the too cool for school losers, they're excellent musicians, and very nice guys as well.

@GeoffGillDrums

8 сағат бұрын

Same here - I still listen to the WINGER tunes all the time. For me, peak “musicians” metal with all the cool runs, displacements, cool chords, shredding, insane vocals. I wonder all the time what the 90s would have been like with no grunge, complete style change in rock.

@thrashandanarchy

7 сағат бұрын

@@GeoffGillDrums I think it freed them up from the constraints of record label pressures, sales demands, trend chasing, etc. and let them just be creative. Pull was such a great record, and I think it was for the same reason they named it "Pull," because they said nobody would buy it so they might as well use them as shotgun clays. It sucks that it took a lot of success from talented guys, but the changing landscape popped a bit of the bubble that had grown up from the labels' trend chasing habits.

Love you Rick but I’m not sure why this interview isn’t on your main platform. This man is just a brilliant musician and NEEDS to be seen.

@VNGX2D

16 күн бұрын

I second that!

@pbrecipe2443

16 күн бұрын

i agree, i just found out about this guy and hes brilliant. and thats why beato is interviewing him at all.

@PuffMatte

13 күн бұрын

I agree.. both Rick and Kip are good examples of what the arts need more of nowadays. “Fighting” ai. They are inspiring to listen to. Always been a fan of Kip and Winger.

@jeremysiron9622

12 күн бұрын

⁠@@VNGX2D it’s on this channel so Rick can get more subscribers on both platforms, which is smart. I mean all these recent ones are showing up on my que, I didn’t even realize I was watching ones from the second channel until I saw the comments, It’s smart of him to get subs in this one as well

Unashamed Winger fan here. So severely and criminally underrated band full of top class musicians that smoked their contemporaries in chops and songwriting. Rick, i think Reb Beach deserves an interview too. What a riff lord.

@peternichols9244

19 күн бұрын

Reb absolutely deserves an interview, one of my all time favorite players

@zafira976

19 күн бұрын

A band unlike any other, where the chemistry between the vocalist, the guitar player and the drummer sounds like it was just meant to be. Some people just gel without any effort. You are definitely spot on!

@JeremySchultz

18 күн бұрын

this! Reb's tone is friggin' amazeballs...maybe top 10 all time in my book.

@stonewallmedia4314

18 күн бұрын

There's so much more to Kip than I could fully appreciate. But during this interview, I kept humming Seventeen the entire time. Kip, Rod, and the mighty Reb sounded so incredibly tight to my untrained ears. Awesomeness.

@zafira976

17 күн бұрын

​@@stonewallmedia4314 if your ears were trained he would sound even better, cause he really is a fantastic guitarist and among the pioneers of his era! Rod is also a top notch player who was a regular clinician in top music schools all around the US, and you get ignorant people on here mentioning fun lyrics like 17 is a criteria to knock Winger as a band...that's how deep their ignorance goes! They feel the need for "deep" (more like pretentious) lyrics, and that would magically turn a s...t band they're probably listening to into a "High Art" band, even if none of the musicians can really play (think grunge and British Indie bands). Anyhow, for people who got ears Wingers first 3 albums are masterpieces. If I want amazing lyrics I'll read poetry, when listening to music I want highly expressive players, like Reb Beach, Morgenstein, Warren DeMartini, George Lynch, Yngwie...etc. I certainly don't need to hear some clowns who can't play or sing, but write pretentious lyrics. You are definitely spot on when it comes to the artistry and musical abilities of Winger

Poor dude became a meme before memes were a thing. Totally random and underserved. Such a nice dude.

Man…I was climbing the ladder at FedEx in the 90s, Pittsburgh. Early morning I come in and ask the opener about some flyers on the counter for Kip Winger, solo show. I believe he was at Station Square on the South Side. I laughed and made some remarks, back to the door, “This band absolutely sucked.”, was my final summation. Looking up I noticed the opener gesturing with a nod and wide eyes to the door, I just sighed…and knew. Turned, “Winger, Kip…I have a print job to pick up”, slight smirk on his face. To his credit he checked them out, paid and never said a word, but it hung there between us like a cloud ready to rain down deserved hell upon me. Years later my wife and I would catch an acoustic show in Pittsburgh and laughed about my misstep. Show was great. “He’s still hot…and you’re an idiot”, was my wife’s response. We’ve been fans ever since. To be clear, Kip Winger does absolutely not suck…and in that moment I was an absolute idiot. Great interview, well done Mr Winger, you are an amazingly talented artist. 🙏

@eyeheartsushi2212

12 күн бұрын

Oh man that’s quite the anecdote LOL

I don’t believe Kip or his band never got the recognition they should have gotten. He is amazing!!

@LuigiTheMetal64

4 күн бұрын

Fan recognition is all they need. Industry heads never care about the people nor medium they claimed to support.

Allowing someone to be who they are NOW rather than who they were perceived to be, in the public eye, is a pretty wonderful gift.

@thebillykeith

20 күн бұрын

Your comment should be pinned to the top.

@lonewolf1053

19 күн бұрын

💯 correct on that!...

@MoonmanSpacejam

17 күн бұрын

What was he perceived as? Genuinely asking

@floyd6545

17 күн бұрын

Never a truer statement, especially today!

Kips solo records are a great way to understand his music and life 🙌 ❤️

Finally Kip will have some heavy well deserved recognition amongst the music community. The guy is absolutely a monster musician/ songrwriter/ composer

@JKennedy442

12 күн бұрын

Yeah I was shocked at how many views this had so had to watch it. Anyone into hard rock music should give Winger a try. I actually convinced a friend of mine to go see a Winger show years ago even though he really only likes Punk music. I told him at the very least you'll be amazed by their guitarist shredding the entire show. He was glad he went needless to say!

The people who talked shit about Kip back in the day are usually the types who don't know jack about music. Kip absolutely deserves respect.

@JuniorFarquar

20 күн бұрын

Lol

@joesatchton212

20 күн бұрын

100% correct.

@delphinazizumbo8674

20 күн бұрын

that he's a pederast? that seems obvious

@martinpaddle

20 күн бұрын

It's not that they don't know about music. They simply don't know about his work outside of Winger. Lady Gaga is also a genius, but you wouldn't know if you were just aware of her commercial hits.

@PickledPianoKY99

20 күн бұрын

In my 20s so never heard of him but fuuuccckkk I should have!

I met Kip in 1997 and he asked me to come up to his studio outside of Santa Fe NM. Ended up playing percussion on some trax that would become "This Conversation Seems Like A Dream" Man!!!Kip's song's blew me away and I got a serious dose of how heavy a musician he truly is. He's also very down to earth, with an intensely dry sense of humor. He tours with an incredible percussionist from Santa Fe now, Robby Rothchild as a duo. Thank you for bringing him in Rick! Awesome interview!

@crawdaddy6969

18 күн бұрын

Hey Mark! One of your old students here! David Fawcett. I hope you are doing well. I still take you teachings into account almost everyday. You taught me a lot and you were honestly a big reason for me sticking it out and graduating from CSF. Thank You.

@ancientstar2012

15 күн бұрын

Thank you So much Rick.... For giving Kip this opportunity to reach others. I've been following Kip since the first Winger album. His classical compositions and solo works are brilliant. I'm so happy to see others feel like I do about his music. THANK You for giving this interview.

This is why Rick is the man. He knows who the real musicians and producers are. Not just what the public thinks they know, or the flavor of the week. What an amazing interview.

@GunnerCustomGuitars

16 күн бұрын

All Lars’s fault! The crappiest drummer in rock.

@GoldTop57

16 күн бұрын

@@GunnerCustomGuitars 😂

Learning that Kip Winger was a ballet dancer is both 🤯 and not surprising at the same time. He is so multi dimensional his talent knows no bounds.

I talked to Kip on the phone when I was working for an insurance company in the 90's. He was in New Mexico and was so cool. I told him I was keyboard player and spoke to me like an equal. We talked music for almost an hour. He autographed one of the CD's he referred to in this video and sent it to me. Great guy.

@crawdaddy6969

18 күн бұрын

Kip used to give lectures at the Contemporary Music Program at The College of Santa Fe. His percussionist is a talented Santa Fean. Marty Schwartz also came out of that program. I think Kip was living in Santa Fe back than.

@Superjet113

17 күн бұрын

Wow, that is so cool! Thanks for sharing!

I'm calling this the long overdue interview. Now many more people will understand that Kip is so much more than just the bassist and singer for Winger.

@belchmelch

3 күн бұрын

it’s just he’s super busy after u hear all the stuff he’s doing and think of the crazy amt of music flowing in his brain. It’s apparent after this interview how much Reb makes what Winger is… all his riffs/solos inspires Kip to create a whole sound.

If you told me that in 2024, i'd be listening to a video of Kip Winger playing the guitar in a way that really resonates with me, i'd think you were playing a practical joke on me. But man, seeing this side of Kip... and hearing this music is incredible. And i had no idea he still had this kind of singing ability in him. Truly amazing. I'm following on Spotify!

Kip is a true renaissance man. If you have an open mind and ears, the world becomes a better place.

@luvpants2012

14 күн бұрын

Great term renaissance man, love it.

@Maximill888

13 күн бұрын

Very well said. 👍

Saw a guitar clinic by Reb Beach, was a year or two back. And he had some tracks of Winger songs he plays to for his clinics, that for whatever reason he needed to rerecord them. He told story about how how he sent 2-3 of them to Kip, asking him to lay down a new vocal performance of the old song. Reb said like 10 mins later, he got a reply. They were done, pitch perfect, and Reb said they actually sound _better_ than the original album. Gotta love it.

What I'll say about Kip Winger is "I never knew". Thank you to Rick Beato for making sure more of us know.

@BlakeColie

19 күн бұрын

EXACTLY what you’ve said here on this video. And most definitely Thank You Rick for putting us all in the know about Kip, WOW!!

@christicaceres9447

19 күн бұрын

It's so great to learn about a classical and multi-genre musician I'd never known about!

I’ve always thought Kip got negative feedback from a lot of people purely out of jealousy because of the success he had when Winger first started and his looks. He’s an extremely talented musician and the material they put out was very melodic and memorable. Glad to see you have him on the channel.

Winger - Seven, was my favorite release from 2023. Absolutely monster of an album.

Saw Kip at a festival a few years back. Came out with a stool, sat down by himself and mesmerized everyone with his 12 string. I was left in awe.

@delphinazizumbo8674

20 күн бұрын

"she's....only........seven.......teen" must have been BEAUTIFUL

@user-xt7rs8md7p

20 күн бұрын

Such a talented musician That last song could be a new Styx song… really great

@Sea_Jay

20 күн бұрын

@@delphinazizumbo8674 he's pretty funny as well, he changed the lyrics to "she's only 42?" We were all dieing

@debbieathy5204

13 күн бұрын

I also seen him live at a festival in enfield ct where I’m from . He did some amazing acoustic playing and some winger band songs very awesome .

Never clicked on a video so fast. Kip is a genius. Always liked his stuff in Winger

@ChuckWortman

20 күн бұрын

I clicked out of curiosity because if Rick chose him forcN interview then I must be missing something. Sure enough!

@pure666metal7

20 күн бұрын

His solo stuff is next level to Winger, check it out

@terveenster

20 күн бұрын

Same!

I've always had massive respect for Kip because he seemed like such a polished musician who stood out against the masses of hair metal bands, along with his bandmates in Winger like Reb, too. I had no idea he was into and composed classical music until now. My respect only grows!

Winger is one of the best bands out of the 80s. Love this guy, such a great musician. Most people who crap on Winger are just lame, and are musically pretty shallow.

This Kip Winger interview belongs on your main channel and should be twice as long! Kip is incredibly talented, humble, funny....the guy is fascinating! What an amazing musician!! I think this is one of your best interviews!

@OwenEdwards-fm1tj

17 күн бұрын

Totally agree: Kip is a genius. And one with immense charisma

@SakoSohn

17 күн бұрын

B Musician > B Channel

@MoonmanSpacejam

17 күн бұрын

@@SakoSohnyou’re a C- list commenter

@SakoSohn

16 күн бұрын

@@MoonmanSpacejam Yay. You finally learned the alphabet. I’ll have to compliment your mom on her tutoring later tonight.

@MoonmanSpacejam

16 күн бұрын

@@SakoSohn you strike again!!

Used to work at a club in Madison, WI as a sound guy back in the late ‘90s/ early 2000s. Kip came through to do a solo show. Blew me away. Somebody in the crowd kept yelling “play 17”. He said “ I’m in my 40s and she’s in her 30s so I’m not going to play that tune” . Respect!

@davidtsang4949

21 күн бұрын

lol, I saw a video where he was playing the song. I think he joked his way through it..

@baronvonsatan

21 күн бұрын

He has acknowledged that that song did not age well and I've heard that when he performs it with Winger he sings, "She's only 43..."

@Joeypeeps69

21 күн бұрын

Rick....Play 17! No... OH....Play Wanted dead or alive! Thats not even me....

@RogerMosley-nj1oo

21 күн бұрын

@@Joeypeeps69 🤣

@chuckyspell

20 күн бұрын

@@Joeypeeps69 😆🤣

I'm 55, big 80s and 90s metal fan; i never listened winger. I'm very happy that this is my first impression of Kip - because he's astonishing.

@kellybarthel8060

12 күн бұрын

57 here big metal guy as well but I got into them after buying the first cd while in Hawaii and got to see them live at aloha Tower and was one of the best sounding bands live. Pull their 3rd album is great and there first one is phenomenal like all the rest the entire band are great musicians, and reb beach is a beast of course was also in White Snake ect... The spell I am under is of the pull album and pull up on KZread put on headphones hope you have a good set a just sit back and enjoy, if you go huh don't get well then there is that.

Kip played a small 100 seat theater about 7 years ago where I worked as the sound guy, he was one of the coolest artists I ever worked with. Really enjoyed meeting him and hearing his 12 string set of Rock covers.

So sorry Kip. Was not a fan back in the day. But I am now. You have my total respect!

@kenjohnson8752

21 күн бұрын

Same here! Didn’t care for Winger and for what I call his “pop” music, but his solo music is fantastic!

@ckatheman

21 күн бұрын

Loved Winger back in the day. So much technical musicianship, massive cut above the cookie cutter hair bands. The lyrics were bad though, and we used to endlessly lampoon Kip “not playing the bass” in the Seventeen video 😅. It was hilarious to see that interview with Kip from back in the 80s where he actually commented on that and reassured his fans that he does actually play the bass in concert.

@jonathanj-g-yyelle6144

21 күн бұрын

Yeah, I'm sorry too. But came around. Respect, Kip.

@james7275able

20 күн бұрын

I liked some of wingers songs that came on MTV back in the 80's but wasn't a big fan. Never listened to them beyond that. Then last year some of their songs from their new album popped up on KZread and they sounded pretty damn good. So I ended up buying the album and every song on that album is really good.

@athlonen

20 күн бұрын

The one thing about most bands back then - including Winger - is that the record labels wanted the style to be released as singles, which is exactly what happened. Those songs were very pop and cheesy, which is what they wanted. But the songs that were NOT released as singles were where the substance and musical talent showed. For example, every song that was NOT released as a single from Winger's second album (In the Heart of the Young) was phenomenal and spotlighted their songwriting and playing ability. I've been having a listen back through that catalog and still am amazed by how substantive those album tracks are.

I played in a cover band for a corporate bar circuit in the mid-2000s. We were playing in Pittsburgh, and Kip was playing a solo acoustic show in the middle of the street festival. Big stage, PA, lights, etc. He was AMAZING, and I felt horrible that there was a very small amount of people paying attention. I saw him in the hotel elevator after his show and told him how amazing he was. We chatted for a bit, and then I invited him to my gig. During our first break, I see him hanging outside on the patio area, just taking it all in. I went up and talked for a few with him again and invited him up to play, but he respectfully declined. After this interview, I have a much better understanding of him, and my already genuine respect is now through the roof. Thank you for showing us a side of him and a better understanding of his musical career, Rick. Cheers

The total package: writing, vocals, composition, playing.

@peteasarisi2536

16 күн бұрын

& dancer 🕺🏼💃🏼

@melissaculpepper7663

15 күн бұрын

And model-looks!

@vincenzo6162

13 күн бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better

Kip Winger's mom was my 4th grade teacher. Him and his brother use to come in a play for us in the classroom. Really cool! His mom would always say that her Kippy was going to be big some day!

@yannicklherron2315

14 күн бұрын

He is for sure !

@billywilliams8753

13 күн бұрын

That's a cool story. He seems like a bright guy

Been listening since 1988. I'm positive that Kip, Reb, Rod and Paul write and play things that most of the people who talk trash cannot.

@blahzay_

19 күн бұрын

Calm down, they’re not Rush. They wrote fairly sophisticated commercial Hard Rock. They had a good run but don’t overstate their importance.

@thrashandanarchy

Сағат бұрын

​@@blahzay_this is a comment from someone who is unfamiliar with their 4th album

I wasn’t a huge fan of Winger back in the day, but went to the show just to go to a show. One of the best shows I’ve been to. Not a crazy stage show and no pyrotechnics like a lot of the bands back then, but good grief they were great musicians.

@brushstroke3733

17 күн бұрын

I had a similar experience at an STP concert on their tour for their second album.

@AnnaTrail-xp8pr

17 күн бұрын

Sometimes simple is better. I always liked Winger and when I saw him live,best acoustic show to date.

I think about the emotions Kip must have gone through making that album with the weight of losing his wife. It was his platform to deal with the tragedy and from that, people rediscovered him. I met him once 17 years ago and he was so damn down to earth! Wish all the best for him!

I LOVE this interview. I had no idea. Kip's story is a great story on so many levels, but the one that hits closest to me is the resolve to keep taking up the things you love no matter what the odds seem to be. He is a shining exemplar of a true musician. Thank You both!!

WHAT AN EPIC sounding 12 String !!! Kip is the man !!! ❤

@PolyQuasi

20 күн бұрын

Incredible performance

This deserves to be on channel #1. I don't even know who this guy is, but I'm a musician and I know brilliance when I hear it. Hide this guy's soul and music from the plagiarism machines (AI), this is authentic music and what it's all about.

the trial, tribulations and pain come through his strings so clearly... im sorry for riding the winger hating bandwagon even for a minute.. you're a wonderful musician, always have been..

Not that I'm one to pay attention to trends, I've listened to, and stuck with Winger since the beginning! In '89, I first heard "Waiting for a Heartbreak", I thought it was the most intelligent thing I'd heard at that point and it seemed that we turned a corner as writing was concerned. Then the second album came out. "Rainbow" hit like a hammer!!! On top of that, "Pull" drops and I thought then, and still do, that it was one of the best thing I ever heard! He seems to still be pushing hard and I get where he is at now!

Please Rick put this in the main channel. Big fan of Winger!

I'm stunned, I didn't know who this guy was, what a voice, that playing, adversity over tragedy, I loved the Nuno vids but this is an another level..I'm going to check this guy out..thank you,,and I did....Stunned, and inspired....

So criminally underrated. I went to one of his acoustic shows about five years ago and it was seriously one of the best shows I’ve ever seen or heard.

I met Kip in Anaheim in a Hotel Bar after spending the day working at the NAMM show, I just sat at the table beside him and didn't recognise as him at first as he looked very different from his "hair metal" days, he introduced himself and we struck conversation, he was an absolute gentleman. I was a big fan of the early Winger albums and was surprised at how nice and approachable he was. Also FYI @rickbeato2 there is a compositing/rotoscoping issue around 23m50s where Kip's hand disappears behind the Background. Just in case you want to clean it up.

That's what I like about Winger. He keeps going. He cant get enough of the music and is still hungry. Well done Rick.

@Superjet113

17 күн бұрын

I see what you did there.. :)

@luvpants2012

17 күн бұрын

Lol good one. Speaking of Hungry I always loved that intro with the violins. Great song.

@IamRaloPib

16 күн бұрын

U creative Lil SOB U ..LOL😂😂😂

@KoproIily

16 күн бұрын

@angelvox1603 And because of that he's headed for success :P

@scottwallace1

14 күн бұрын

I see what you did there.. 👏😉 Edit: oops. I see I wasn’t the first to notice. Well. Still true.

32:00. In and he says it all. “ find a mentor that kicks your ass” ALWAYS be the student is how you succeed. Never stop learning. The best advice you can ever get. The reason why so many suck today. They think their shit doesn’t stink. This guy is a true hero for ANY musician. 🙏🏻

Wow, I really respect Kip after this.

Winger never gets enough credit. Pull is an absolute masterpiece. Had it come out 18 months sooner it would have been multiplatinum. Seven is just as good coming out just last year. Absolutely a monster record. Solo work is incredible. Every member of the band is an absolute master of their instruments and they can all sing as well. People that say they suck simply hasn't ever listened to them.

@toddthrasher3629

3 күн бұрын

When Winger hit with "Madalaine" , the video started inside the guitar. Yes they came in on the end of "hair metal" but the concept of that video , in a way, showed their depth. And you are right about PULL. I loved every track. Down in Cognito is such a cool song.

I had no idea of the depth and complexity of Kip Winger. I am truly grateful I clicked on this video. I grew up in the MTV era and was in high school when grunge/alternative gained steam. I discarded bands such as Winger. I am certainly disappointed in myself now. I have an abundance of respect for this great musician and I will definitely be following his work going forward. Thank you, Rick for opening my eyes. Thank you, Kip for being authentic

@gator7082

21 күн бұрын

A lot of solid rock albums were released during that time period that most people missed. Great thing is, we can always go back and listen to them.

@SO-ym3zs

20 күн бұрын

If you like hard rock and/or great singing and guitar playing, there's a real treasure trove of awesome music to be found in the 80's hair metal scene. You're in for a treat if you explore it without prejudice.

@goodtimehotline69

20 күн бұрын

Winger were really proggy at times with loads of incredible musicianship, but were probably overlooked based on their image.

@LVmanatee

20 күн бұрын

Make sure to check out Winger's album Pull. Such a masterpiece.

He had me at "Headed for a Heartbreak". That is STILL one of my top favorite songs ever. ❤

@cherry_grove

10 күн бұрын

Seriously, I don't understand how ANYONE could come to the conclusion that that song is cheezy...It's a masterpiece. Kip and Reb's songwriting is unmatched on that song compared to other '80s ballads. And Reb's solos....my gosh.

Back in the 90's I bounced a Winger concert at the Fox Theater in Pueblo Colorado. My favorite part of the show was Kip sitting down on the end of the stage and playing his acoustic guitar all by him self. It was awesome and the first time I knew that he was a truly amazing guitarist/musician. Good memory for sure.

I met Kip in1997 and he was very cool and down to earth. Just a regular guy. Rock On.

Great singer, great musician and great composer. We've been friends for a long time, played a few shows together and he also played bass on 2 of my albums.

@davidsummerville351

21 күн бұрын

Very cool!

@stephenrichardson3999

20 күн бұрын

This is the interview musicians have been waiting for...

The album "Songs from the Ocean Floor" was life changing on a personal and musical level. Absolutely brilliant.

@RyanStone143

20 күн бұрын

The whole album is amazing but 'Resurrection' still makes me stop what I'm doing and focus completely.

I put off Winger for so long because of all the shit people used to talk about them. I’m 38 years old and have been playing guitar for 20 years. Just last year I decided to do a deep dive after hearing a “time to surrender” guitar cover, and holy shit I was missing out. Reb Beach quickly become one of my favorite guitarists and I had to learn as much of their riffage as humanly possible. Great band that doesn’t get enough credit

Kip's musing is amazing, so underrated and unfairly treated by some media. Thanks for doing this, Rick!

Well, I gotta say, it's about time. Kip is easily one of the most under rated, under appreciated musicians in the world. Huge fan. Thanks for finally getting him on here, Rick!

Junkyard Dog/Tears on Stone did it for me. That's when I realized that there was a lot more to Kip WInger than the front man of a hairmetal band. I've seen Winger live, several times and Kip always impresses. His voice is amazing and he doesn't get anywhere near the credit he deserves.

@LynneGaylor

20 күн бұрын

Truth!!

I just watched Winger in London yesterday, and I have to say, it was one of the best performances I've ever seen live. All the guys are exceptionally talented individually, and they play together for so long that it's a very well oiled machine as a group too. As songwriters they were always ahead their time, having some of the best melodies ever written, combined with some unique rhythms that flirt with progressive rock while still keeping very musical, something that only some bands like Rush, Yes and Queen are able to do. Winger is one of the best bands of my generation, and Kip is not only a marvelous singer and player, but also an amazing composer for so many different genres of music. Thank you for this interview, Beato, intelligent discussions are rare nowadays and we need to praise those that give us such content on KZread.

I'm a Brit, living in Australia and have never heard of Kip. What an interesting and talented guy. Being a fan of all the old prog-rock stuff, and in my 60's, I can appreciate where he's at. Loved it Rick. You are so necessary. Don't ever stop bringing us stuff like this.

@davissunglasses

17 күн бұрын

She’s only Seventeen and Can’t Get Enough were Winger’s big hits back in the day.

Saw Kip with Winger at Sweden Rock Festival just yesterday, and managed to talk to him afterwards. Very humble and friendly. And a great artist and songwriter.

All those dudes in Winger were excellent musicians...Pure talent...Kip still sounds good 👍

@OIP_1

21 күн бұрын

absolutely, reb beach is a *monster* guitarist, still to this day

@Archangel_Reez

21 күн бұрын

True.. ❤

@sage9836

21 күн бұрын

I noticed how there was something meticulous in their work.

@claudeg4016

21 күн бұрын

Don't forget Rod Morgenstein who's one of the best singers around. Got his start in the fusion band Dixie Dregs with a little known guitar player called Steve Morse 😏

@alistairclifton1286

20 күн бұрын

Still are...they released a new album very recently.

Rick, thank you for having Kip on your show. I see his vocal harmonies being spoken about less -that is what attracted me to Winger in the first place. Insane, powerful and melodic. @kip -thank you for being an original! It is a rarity and I'm fortunate to feel the rhythm of life through your music.

My young kids and I saw him around the early or mid 90s, at a bookstore. Just him, a 12 string, and about a dozen other people. He told stories about the songs, answered questions, and signed autographs. No rush, no ego, just a guy that loved people and loved to play. An evening we won't forget. Thanks Kip!

Saw Kip in the early 2000’s He came out on stage alone and I was like…..what’s this all about? Kip proceeded to amaze the audience and myself Kudos to all of your accomplishments Kip

Ashamed to say I wasn't familiar with Kip until this video. Holy crap, what an incredible artist. Completely unique.

This interview should be on the main page Rick and I wish it was longer!

Kip is an amazing talent and a very humble man. Thanks for gifting us with your talent, Kip! Thanks, Rick, for putting the spotlight rightfully back on Kip!

Right on Kip. Follow your heart. Love the striped down subtle voicing and phrases you’re composing. Music is one place at one time and how it feels. Then it changes in a flash. I’m always looking for something new to listen to because every day and every minute is brand new. Old songs take you back. I can remember where I was , who I was with, what we were doing when I hear them. I need more and you deliver. Rock on Kip!

That opening performance blew me away! Incredible!

This video is one of your very best and provides a life lesson for all of us. When I first saw the title, I ignored it for two weeks. I thought to myself, why am I seeing a Kip Winger interview from the guy who brought us Pat Metheny, Brad Mehldau, Brian May, Andy Summers, etc... No wonder it's on your secondary channel. I immediately pictured Beavis & Butthead, the big hair, the video of "Seventeen" with them prancing around with their chests exposed (I was studying music in college during the late 80s.). Within 30 seconds of the video, my mind was blown hearing Kip play 12-string guitar and sing while performing an original song. Having played classical, acoustic and electric guitar for nearly half a century, I felt incredibly ashamed to dismiss this colossal talent. Not only is his musicianship light years beyond my own, he comes off as an extremely humble and nice guy. Even as recently as the past year or two, there have been others posting disparaging KZread videos with little actual research. Thank you, Rick, for helping set the record straight!

Kip is an extremely talented musician and he was also nominated for a grammy for a classical piece he composed. Love to see him back.

Fantastic interview Rick. Kip is an exceptional human being as well as being extraordinary talented. I wish this would have been a longer interview. Kip has a lot of knowledge to share.

@minkahl1644

17 күн бұрын

There are a number of Kip interviews here on YT. They've been good.

I remember seeing him coaching in rock and roll band camp and just thought “this dude is different”. But wow - I had no idea he was so interesting. What a crazy background

Anyone with a musical sense know the old Winger stuff is really, really, REALLY good. I discovered Winger a year ago, but I immediately recognized the pure quality of composition. His voice is also 👍🏻👍🏻

This guy really deserves more attention, hated the fact that Metallica et al slagged Winger off when they could write and play circles around most band. And his classical stuff is totally authentic

@gluonjck63

21 күн бұрын

I totally agree. Metallica is great at what they do but Kip and Reb are beyond talent. They embody music philosophy

@termsofusepolice

20 күн бұрын

Metallica saw what a lot of music fans at the time did: Winger did not believe in the music they were playing. They were talented musicians crafting calculated songs within the parameters of a certain (at the time popular) hard rock genre in order to make money. Maybe you respect that approach. I do not. To each their own.

@DS76204

20 күн бұрын

@@termsofusepolice What a total bunch of crap, have you ever actually listened to Winger? And if you want carefully crafted songs within certain parameters to make maximum bank I'd refer you to the Black album....

@216Numbskull

19 күн бұрын

​@@DS76204 Don't get it twisted I agree Kip Winger is definitely a very skilled & talented musician who didn't get the props he deserved, no doubt. Another musician who reminds me of Kip & also overlooked is Dave Meniketti from Y&T. I believe Dave got a bad deal too just like Kip & both never got the credit they truly deserved. Cuz you'd have to be stuck on Stoopid to deny that Meniketti isn't a monster guitarist & vocalist. However, it's not even up for debate much less argue between Metallica & Winger or almost any other band for that matter. Honestly, I was a big fan of Metallica from day-1 up to their first 3 albums but after MoP & maybe a few tunes off of AJFA I became less & less of a fan, no doubt. However, I still can't deny not only did they create some classic kick-azz tunes but they also created an entire new genre in music. So, let's keep it a buck here & forget about trying to argue or debate about songs on the Black album which is irrelevant when it comes to Metallica. They're completely on a whole different level than most of the rest. Love em' or hate em' it just is what it is & something you can never take away from them, period. You can't fake the funk. Just saying... +Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul My Friend+ 🤘😜🤘

@CaptainFantastik1

19 күн бұрын

Just know that Hetfield has apologized to Kip about that and Kip has talked about it in interviews.

HUGE Winger Fan and Kip fan...Anyone who actually listened to Wingers music instantly knew this was not Average music...Everyone in that band was playing at a level WAY above alot of other bands...Cant say enough about about Reb and the instant impact he had with his guitar technique ...Kip was next level with his Singing and song writing.... Then to hear his solo stuff and then hear his Classical stuff !!! A TRUE musician on every level!!!! Great interview!!!!

Saw Winger last night in London. They've all still got it. A great performance, a great night and so much love in the audience.

Kip is a great musician and a great guy. I was fortunate enough to get on stage with him in 2021 at one of his solo acoustic shows and sing Blind Revolution Mad…I still pinch myself!!!

He’s always been a talented guy. The fact that he made a name for himself by making commercial Hard Rock music early on doesn’t change that at all. Nice to see him recognized here by another talented musician. He deserves it.

He says he didn’t really get into lead vocals until the third album. Listen to “in the heart of the young” and tell me you can’t hear this guy is next level. Thanks again Rick for showcasing another marvel. 🤗

I’m so glad he is being true to himself. Underrated for sure.

Eyes opened. What a great interview, and had no idea how talented Kip is.

Thanks Rick. This is so great to see Kip now. I lost my wife to cancer 5 months ago and it was a God-sent to hear how his life has been since. Music isn't the only thing you're analyzing. Please try to interview the guys of King's X, the underdogmen!

@metallinguist

21 күн бұрын

I'm just a stranger, but I'm sorry for your loss

@jesseparrish9198

20 күн бұрын

Sorry for your loss! Check out evergrey and silent skies to help you through your tough journey. It will help.

@scottharvey8718

20 күн бұрын

Heck yes, on interviewing kings’x!!!

@tommydacomicguy741

20 күн бұрын

Sorry for your loss and I second the King's X request. Shoulder squeeze my brother. Can't imagine.

I met Kip once. He is a kind and thoughtful person. Winger the band and all his solo things … all top shelf stuff. Amazing and inspiring

@JeffCogswell

20 күн бұрын

I haven’t met him but that doesn’t surprise me. Every interview with him he’s always so kind and gracious. Such an amazing talent and a great guy.

@azcoyote007

19 күн бұрын

I had the opposite experience. He was a complete ahole. Reb and Rod were awesome and talked to us for 15 minutes. Kip wouldn’t even acknowledge us. He must have been having a bad day I guess.

Kip is extremely talented. He deserves way more respect than he has received over the years.

Kip's body of work is amazing. All of them. Winger, solo stuff, classical, you name it. I am a huge fan for almost 40 years. Thank you Rick for having him. Cheers from Rio, Brazil.

There's no way I would have ever recognized him now. I haven't seen him since Winger. Glad he's getting recognition now. Way to go, Rick!

I have always been a grunge guy sinxe 1996, but I LOVE Winger. They were special. They were the king crimson of glam.metal. Hope Kip have a wonderful life the rest of his days. He is amazing.

I knew from the very first time i heard Winger back in high school in the 80s that he must have had formal classical training. My parents always listened to classical music at home so it was always easy for me to hear those influences in rock and metal music. Kip's musical depth knows no bounds.

That was amazing. After years of knowing Rod played in the band and then hearing Steve M. mention that again recently, my Winger redux is complete. WOW, never knew anything about his great composing knowledge and chops. So great to hear! Thank you.

Headed for a Heartbreak.. one of my fav songs of all time.