biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (October 2009) Kip Winger Background information Birth name Charles Frederick Kip Winger Born June 21, 1961 (1961-06-21) (age 49) Denver, Colorado, United States Genres Glam metal, hard rock, heavy metal, rock, progressive rock Occupations Musician, songwriter, producer, Composer Instruments Vocals, bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, mandolin Years active 1978–present Associated acts Alice Cooper Winger Kip Winger (born Charles Frederick Kip Winger, June 21, 1961, Denver, Colorado) is an American rock musician, both a member of the hard rock band, Winger, and a solo artist..