We established those types of relationships all around the country. Playing the Dregs reunion tour this past summer and running into longtime fans again reminded me of the influence that band had on some people. After the Dregs disbanded, Morgenstein continued touring and recording with the three-piece Steve Morse Band until 1986, when Morse took a gig with the group Kansas. Some progressive rock fans and critics were horrified. They claimed Morgenstein had sold out and joined a corporate rock band.
Nothing is a given.
As hard as it was for the Dregs to get the message out playing instrumental music, for every band like that, there are probably a thousand rock bands. I didn't join Winger for the money, because when I started, we were only making about two hundred bucks a week. I went out with the band because my heart was in the music, and I was willing to give it a shot. Kip Winger and guitarist Reb Beach had struggled for years to get signed. As a favor, a producer helped them to get a small budget from Atlantic Records.