In the late ’80s, his band Winger sold millions of albums and earned six charting radio singles starting with “Seventeen,” part of the wave of pop-metal that also sent Bon Jovi and Def Leppard to the top of the charts. Last month, he premiered his “Violin Concerto No. 1” with the Nashville Symphony. Learn more about Kip on the CoME website [NOT COMBO’s website]: https://colomusic.org/profile/winger/
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Happy Birthday to Charles Frederick Kip Winger who is an American rock musician, a member of the rock band Winger, and a solo artist.
He initially gained notability as a member of Alice Cooper’s band, contributing bass and vocals to his Constrictor and Raise Your Fist and Yell albums.
Born: June 21st, 1961 (age 64 years), Denver, CO
Spouse: Paula DeTullio (m. 2004)
Music groups: Winger (Since 1987), Alice Cooper (1985 – 1988), The Mob, More
Siblings: Nate Winger (deceased), Paul Winger