Winger frontman Kip Winger recently received an honorary plaque and a historic United States flag (which flew over Forward Operating Base Kalsu in Iraq) by the U.S. government for his show of support for the troops.
Winger's 2006 CD, Winger IV, featured several tracks with lyrics written from the perspective of a soldier, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” which the U.S. government singled out.
General Harold Cross presenting the plaque to Kip Winger
The inscription on the plaque reads:
In appreciation of recording artist Kip Winger and his musical composition “Blue Suede Shoes” honoring the service and sacrifice of our United States Armed Forces and their families.
Kip is currently writing songs with guitarist Reb Beach for a new Winger release while promoting his 2008 solo CD, From The Moon To The Sun. He also recently completed an orchestral piece, “Ghosts,” that will be performed by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra in November.
Visit Kip's MySpace for further information.
Winger's 2006 CD, Winger IV, featured several tracks with lyrics written from the perspective of a soldier, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” which the U.S. government singled out.
Acoustic version of “Blue Suede Shoes”
“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.”
General Harold Cross presenting the plaque to Kip WingerThe inscription on the plaque reads:
In appreciation of recording artist Kip Winger and his musical composition “Blue Suede Shoes” honoring the service and sacrifice of our United States Armed Forces and their families.
Kip is currently writing songs with guitarist Reb Beach for a new Winger release while promoting his 2008 solo CD, From The Moon To The Sun. He also recently completed an orchestral piece, “Ghosts,” that will be performed by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra in November.
Visit Kip's MySpace for further information.
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