Product: Winger Live (2007)
Rating: 5.0
Proof that Beavis & Butthead Were Wrong
My name is Mark, I Love Winger and I'm not ashamed to admit it. For those of you that think that Winger is "just another hair band", and the butt of jokes by everyone from Beavis & Butthead to Metallica, then you need to watch this. I've been a "Winger Evangelist" for years, telling everyone I know that Winger is actually one of the best bands from that era of music in terms of musicianship and songwriting. Technically, there is no one better. Rod Morgenstein is in the conversation when you talk about greatest drummers of all time. Reb Beach is a highly underrated guitarist who is still very much sought after due to his versatility. Kip may have been the "face" of the band, but he is also brilliant - everything from songwriting, arranging strings, and now producing and recording. He's also quite an accomplished musician - plays numerous instruments and plays them well. This is an incredible band and their live show proves it. Put the DVD in, listen to the opening of Blind Revolution Mad to get pumped up - then skip forward to Rainbow in the Rose, which was released in 1990, and tell me that this is just your average hair band. Then head forward to the end for the acoustic Blue Suede Shoes for a taste of some new Winger (From 2006's IV album). At that point you'll be ready to say it with me: "I Love Winger and I'm not ashamed to admit it." I promise.