KIP WINGER Honored by United States Government And Military - Feb. 16, 2009

Multi-platinum recording artist, producer and songwriter Kip Winger was recently presented with an honorary plaque and a historic United States of America flag by The Government of the United States. Winger was recognized for his musical composition "Blue Suede Shoes" honoring the service and sacrifice of the United States armed forces and their families.

In a surprise presentation ceremony during the taping of "Legends & Lyrics", General Harold Cross honored and praised Kip for his work on "Winger IV".

The flag has historic significance as it was the last United States of America flag to fly over Forward Operating Base, Kalsu, located in Iskandaria, Iraq, 20 miles south of Baghdad. Before it was turned over to the Iraqis, FOB Kalsu was the U.S. Army soldier's broadband Internet services facility in Iraq as well as a base to stop enemy activity in the Sunni Triangle.

"Winger IV"'s (Shrapnel Records) concept and emphasis was on our military and what it was like to be solider, form a soldiers perspective, leaving politics at the door. Kip had a vision to support the American troops that are standing ground in Iraq and elsewhere. "I had been doing solo shows at military bases and in speaking with many of the soldiers, their stories touched me," explains Kip. "It was amazing to hear how far-reaching our music was and how many soldiers have been moved by it. I was truly humbled by the stories."

The album artwork was handled by Ethan Van Sciver who wanted to put in his part for our military. Sciver is a renowned DC Comics book artist and penciler who has contributed (among others) to Cyberfrog, new X-Men, The Flash: Iron Heights and Impulse. The "Guardian Of Freedom" album art depicts our military's finest protecting with guardian angels that are representative of our prayers we send.

Kip is currently promoting his latest solo CD, "From The Moon To The Sun", on MVD Audio, and the soon-to-be-released "Blackwood Creek" record. He recently completed his first orchestral piece for ballet choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, director of Morphoses Ballet Co., that will be used for San Francisco Ballet. The musical world premier of "Ghosts" will be with the Tucson Symphony on November 14 and 15. Kip and Reb Beach have also just begun writing material for a new WINGER release.

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Deeandra

I forgot to add the photo

I didn't comment on this earlier due to being at work, but WOW!!! What an honor this is! I feel so proud and honored to be a fan and to have been able to hear some of this music live....particularly "Blue Suede Shoes"

This is such a great thing, and so very deserving....

Deeandra

This is awesome news!! Go Kip!

Also, Kip will be on a show called "Lyrics and Legends" sometime this spring. The show is on public television and the new series starts airing in April. See link below:



http://www.musicrow.com/2009/02/legends-and-lyrics-show-to-tape-in-nashville>/





Linda in Buffalo

There's also a front view of Kip (has he let his hair grow out again?) at http://www.legendsandlyrics.com/ and he is ~not~ using the Yarri! Interesting to say the least...








Chessie







Thus quote the raven...nevermore...



"If you build it, they will come--and rock!"

(Kip Winger, Rocklahoma, 2007)

This is so awesome! And as you all said....SOOOOOO well deserving! Congratulations once again!

What an incredible honor for Kip. He definitely deserves every bit of praise and honor that is given to him. Congrats Kip!



Bobbie
Believe in the power of music

this ****ing ROCKs!!!!

Thanks for posting Deeandra!

TinaBop

Purely my pleasure.....this is so exciting!!

And for those who don't have the Winger IV CD (or any others), you can order it here: http://www.scarabcart.com/cgi-bin/kipwinger/store.cgi?csid=&category=Music

Great great album!!

Deeandra

This is such an honor for Kip. He is so deserving! Thanks Deeandra!!

All I can say is that it's about flipping time he got some credit for the song and the album! I'm really thrilled to hear it!

Hey, I'm also thrilled to hear that he and Reb are writing material for another Winger release. It could be a long time until it's released, but it gives us something to look forward to down the line. Whoever's going to Pittsburgh tell them to get the lead out!

Rob