Artist:   Kip Winger

Date:   17 January 2001

MM - Your new album 'Songs from the Ocean Floor' is due out shortly, and can in fact be obtained from your tour gigs. Tell us a bit about it and each of the songs.
KW - I usually decline to talk about the songs. I'd rather leave for interpretation.

MM -
How do you think your fans will take to this new album, and what can they expect this time around?

KW - It's been out on the web page and people seem to really love it.

MM - Which track will you be releasing as the first single from this album?

KW -Don't know yet

MM -You come from quite a musical family, do you think it was a natural progression for you to follow that as your chosen career?

KW - Yes.


MM - As well as being musically gifted you have also dabbled with dancing, do you still like to dance or do you not have much time these days?

KW - From time to time.

MM -
'Heading for a Heartbreak' and 'Easy Come, Easy Go' are two of your most popular songs. Which Winger song do you remember most fondly and why?

KW - Who's the one ...that was the best song.

MM - Do you still keep in contact with the guys from Winger and is there any chance of a reunion?

KW - Yes and yes.

MM - You are currently on tour with Bob Catley and his new band, how has it been on tour with them and how did you two hook up together?

KW - They asked me and I just happened to be in England. Great fun!

MM -
What has the fans reaction been to your gigs?

KW - Very good.

MM - Do you find it less restrictive now that you are solo as opposed to part of a band and having to take everyone else's views and ideas on board?

KW - I just do what I do regardless of who's involved.

MM - When you're not touring where do you call home?

KW - Santa Fe.

MM - Apart from Winger what other bands have you featured in over the years?

KW - Alice Cooper.

MM - What are your plans for the future and can we hope for another UK tour from you next year?

KW - Hopefully so.

MM - What bands do you like to listen to in your spare time?

KW - Bjork, U2.

MM - Who designs the logo's/artwork for your merchandise?

KW - Different people.

MM - You are pretty much self sufficient when it comes to writing and producing the songs on your album, how do you cope with it all?

KW - How do you cope with your life. Just like everyone else.

MM - Where do you draw your inspiration from for the songs that you write?

KW - Real life.

MM - 'Sure was a wild flower' is my favourite track off the new album, what's yours?

KW - Hard to say.

MM - How will you be ringing in the New Year?

KW - High!

MM -
What short phrase best describes your mood right now?

KW - Early!! It's is 5:30am

MM - Lastly, is there anything you would like to share with your fans out there?

KW - Thanks for listening!

 

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