Winger disbanded in 1994. In 2001 they reunited and have since conducted several successful tours. In 2006, the band's 1993 touring line-up (minus Paul Taylor but including John Roth) reunited to record the band's first studio album in over 13 years, IV, and toured in support of the album into 2008.
In 2009, the band released their fifth album, Karma. As of 2013, Winger was performing on mini-tours, festivals and private events. Their most recent album, Better Days Comin', came out in 2014.
History:
Main career and break-up (1987–1994).
The debut album, Winger, was released on August 10, 1988 on Atlantic Records. The record was a success, achieving platinum status in the United States, and gold status in Japan and Canada. On February 11, 1989, the album peaked at number 21 on the Billboard 200, and was in various places on the chart for 63 weeks. Radio and MTV hits from the album included "Madalaine", "Seventeen", "Headed for a Heartbreak" and "Hungry". In 1990, the band was nominated for an American Music Award for "Best New Heavy Metal Band".
Shortly after that tour, Winger released its second album In the Heart of the Young, which went 1-and-1/2 platinum in the U.S. and gold in Japan. Hit radio tracks and MTV videos included "Can't Get Enuff", "Miles Away" and "Easy Come Easy Go".
Winger followed the release of its second album with a 13-month world tour, playing over 230 dates with Kiss, Scorpions, ZZ Top, Extreme and Slaughter. Paul Taylor left the band after the tour, citing exhaustion after years of touring. Their third studio album, Pull, produced by Mike Shipley, was recorded in 1992/1993 as a three-piece band. It was originally to be called Blind Revolution Mad, after the opening song. Reportedly, Kip Winger, anticipating that critics would dismiss the album out of hand, renamed it Pull as a tongue-in-cheek reference to the CD being used by critics as a skeet-shooting target. The album was not as successful as the previous albums sales wise, but gained solid reviews. On the following tour, John Roth was called in to replace Paul Taylor on rhythm guitar. The album coincided with the rise of grunge, which swept aside the brand of melodic pop metal that Winger represented.
In the 1990s, Winger was subject to mockery from MTV's animated series Beavis and Butt-head. Series creator Mike Judge later revealed that he had been incorrectly informed that Kip Winger had asked the network not to make jokes about the band on the series, which led to further jokes about the band, but later learned from Winger himself that he had never made any such stipulation. “Stewart”, an early character from the TV show, wore a Winger t-shirt during the shows original run on MTV during the early 90s.
After disbanding in 1994, bassist/lead vocalist Kip Winger went on to a solo career, guitarist Reb Beach went on to touring projects with artists Dokken, Alice Cooper and has held a permanent guitar spot in Whitesnake since 2002. The band's other members pursued or resumed careers as session musicians.
Reunions (2001–present)
In 2001, it was announced that all original members of the band would return to the studio to record the song "On the Inside" for The Very Best of Winger. In 2002, all five members embarked on a reunion tour of the U.S. and Canada on a bill with Poison. According to Kip Winger, in a 2008 interview with rock and roll comic C.C. Banana, it was important to include all five members because "it was the big, long-awaited reunion so I wanted to include everybody who had ever been in the band." In 2003, it was confirmed that activity had been halted due to Reb Beach's touring commitment with Whitesnake as well as his solo album "Masquerade" and involvement with "super-group" project The Mob with King's X frontman Doug Pinnick and Night Ranger drummer Kelly Keagy.
On July 16, 2005, it was announced that Kip Winger would perform as the lead singer for the Alan Parsons Live Project at the Common Ground Music Festival in Lansing, Michigan. In May 2006, it was confirmed that Winger had reformed without one of its original members Paul Taylor, to record another album and tour Europe. The album, IV, was released in Europe in October and the nine-country "Winger IV Tour" ran in the last two weeks of the same month.
On February 25, 2008, the band performed in Providence, Rhode Island, as part of a benefit for survivors of the Station nightclub fire. The concert, along with other artists was debuted on VH1 Classic on March 23, 2008. In late 2009, it was confirmed that Winger would record a fifth album Karma, with a tour to support it. Most recently, John Roth became the guitarist for Giant and would appear on their forthcoming album Promise Land then set for release in February/March of 2010.
Winger released their sixth studio album titled, Better Days Comin' in April 2014, after teasers were published on Kip Winger's website and on the official Winger Facebook page as well.
As of late 2018, Winger was playing club dates. They were scheduled on Dec 29, 2018 in Westland, Michigan.
Style and influences.
The band's musical style combines elements of glam metal and progressive metal. Kip Winger, in description of the band's musical ability and style, said, "Our band was known to musicians, and a lot of musicians showed up to see me play — watching, trying to figure out how I'm playing. We were like the 'hair band' (version of) Dream Theater."
after all this time
Winger Lyrics
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Will it make you feel right
If I say I still believe in you
That you still shine a light
Down on my soul
And I'm still finding comfort that...
After all this time
I still need ya
I still believe in ya
After all this time
Through all the year's gone by
I still look at you
And never wonder why
You still treat me right
And I'm still finding comfort
After all this time
Your lovin still feels right
I still need ya
I still believe in ya
After all this time
After all this time
The lyrics to Winger's song "After All This Time" seem to express a sense of familiarity and comfort in a romantic relationship that has lasted for a long period of time. The singer is reassuring their partner that they still need and believe in them, and that their love still feels right even after all these years. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the lasting nature of their relationship.
The lyrics also hint at a sense of gratitude and appreciation for their partner. The line "You still treat me right" suggests that the singer values their partner's actions and behavior in the relationship, which have likely contributed to its longevity.
The overall tone of the song is one of tenderness and loyalty. Despite the passage of time, the singer remains committed to their partner and values the connectedness they share. The fact that the song is called "After All This Time" further emphasizes this sense of endurance and steadfastness.
Line by Line Meaning
If I said that I need you
Expressing my need for you
Will it make you feel right
What would your response be?
If I say I still believe in you
I have not lost my faith in you
That you still shine a light
You still bring light into my life
Down on my soul
Into the core of my being
And I'm still finding comfort that...
I'm still finding solace in the fact that...
After all this time
Even after all these years
Your lovin still feels right
Your love still feels genuine and true
I still need ya
I still require your presence and love
I still believe in ya
I still have faith in you
Through all the year's gone by
Despite the passing of time
I still look at you
I still gaze upon you
And never wonder why
And I never question why
You still treat me right
You still treat me with kindness and respect
And I'm still finding comfort
I'm still finding relief and consolation
After all this time
Even after all these years
Your lovin still feels right
Your love still feels genuine and true
I still need ya
I still require your presence and love
I still believe in ya
I still have faith in you
After all this time
Even after all these years
Contributed by Charlie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adam Browning
awesome song. Love the solo at the end. it's perfect. People can hate Winger all they like. I think they are amazing
Loss Orderly
after all these time, these dudes have simply gotten better and it's a shame most of the world don't realize.
Kevin Baker
Winger are badass... Real musicians
Eric Roberts
Winger is a great band, despite adorning Beavis's or was it Butthead's T-shirt!!! Reb Beach is an awesome guitarist and Kip is much deeper than he has been portrayed. Great stuff!!!!
Marvik Morales
Excelente canción y excelente voz de Kip winger
Tina Potts
Such talent. Love this.
dirk dirkit
winger, kip has one of the best vocals and range that ihave ever heard. very passionate. but i just cant help hearing alot of Gary Moore (loner) in the solo. Anyways Winger has always been my secret fav.
JonP1961
Oh Yeah! Solid, solid album front to back. "Who's The One" is timeless, deep, real... pure poetry. All over some sweet acoustics. watch?v=1jPsU4DkjSs
DOMINIC CORRADO
An incredible album from amazing musicians. Nothing out currently could compare to this
Kilog 1
Back with a vengeance. SOLID. HIGHLY UNDERRATED band and musicianship.