ROD MORGENSTEIN of WINGER & DIXIE DREGS Interview

[@zeketrick]

Rod still has passion!! and you can see and hear it in his voice and expressions! Thx Jason! for a deep Drummer conversation 🤘

[@SharpChronofighter]

Rod is a great man and a great musician!

[@sewitaliano7423]

O-M-G! Fantastic interview! THANK YOU for not interrupting, for letting him speak! I've watched too many interviewers interrupt, and speak about themselves incessantly. This was such a joy, to listen to Rod tell his very interesting stories. I appreciated how you waited to ask questions as well as- let him fully respond. I also appreciated you waiting to add your own anecdotes. Rod seems like a very nice guy. Just subscribed.

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

I appreciate your kinds words very much, welcome aboard

[@shanegriffin2215]

I remember Winger was on tour on their 2nd album. They were supporting Kiss. I think it was 1990. He did a drum clinic at a drum store called Portland Percussion in Portland, Maine. It was incredible. But the thing I really remember was him expounding on his love for Mahavishnu Orchestra and their drummer Billy Cobham. He was talking about a song from them and then proceeds to play Billy’s part, note for note! I wish I remember which tune it was. Mind boggling to say the least. And, an incredibly kind soul! Great interview. Keep up the good work!

[@ronjon5386]

What an amazing drummer. One of my all time favorites.

[@Jlee76896]

Rod is such a stand-up guy and is like so real and just an amazing person and what an incredible drummer I might as well

[@alstrange6055]

“Putting it all together” and “Double Bass Drumming” were pivotal to my drum journey! Thanks Rod!❤

[@oscarbalza]

OMG toootally

[@evanfairbanks2629]

So happy to hear that PIAT was so helpful for you. I produced and directed it with Rod. He was my best friends' brother in law and such a joy to know and work with.

[@deankinney4083]

Met him at a meet-and-greet it was Winger kiss and Slaughter

[@larrmad7919]

Rods about the coolest Guy U could meet. & happens to be the best Drummer ever.

[@jgibson6041]

Cinderella, Winger and the Bullet Boys was the best arena show in 89! Well, Drx Feelgood wit Warrent also, Top 2 arena shows of 89.

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Nice I was there!

[@superduperj1202]

I was there too! Fun show.

[@1stonewall]

Yes!!!

[@jenniferh4572]

This was my first concert when I was 14. Now in a couple of months I'm taking my 12 year old to his first concert- to see Winger. "It All Comes Back Around." This is a great interview Jason, thank you.

[@peteadams9604]

Excellent interview, and you're right Jason...he seems like such a genuinely kind person.

[@joerobinson2538]

Thanks Jason! I have a new appreciation for Rod Morgenstein. I knew he was a great drummer but now I realize he is a great human being as well👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@randymaier115]

We just love Rod, Icon drummer, Thx for doing the small shows over the years.

[@belchmelch]

must be awesome for his students

[@turefromfinland3264]

Thank you. Very good interview. Winger has never been one of my favorite bands, but band's latest cd is very, very good. BIG surprise.

[@mattmacarthur520]

Actually no it’s not a surprise at all anyone who has even remotely followed winger should know they’ve been legit and badass since day 1 one . Same dudes man

[@belchmelch]

glad u discovered them as real musicians… if u erase images of their music videos and just listen to them live… they’re an awesome band.

[@1stonewall]

What an awesome interview with two awesome people! Way to go Jason!

[@ericsatterfield3178]

Jason we appreciate everything you do to the diaries,interviews and single broadcast.I look forward to it all all week long even though I don't get to be there live at every episode,but I will always go back and watch 🙂

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Thank you for those nice words Eric, they’re appreciated!

[@MrMatthiasSchneider]

I love that he got such a reaction out of those two measures on Seventeen and how thrilled he is about that!

[@toddmorrissey8372]

Rod has described himself as a "card carrying hippie" I'm his explaining his taking part in the Jazz is Dead project, which I was a fan of, as well as the Dregs, and his instructional vids were like, a noine out of 10. He seems happy, so surely his personal life is much better than a "2".

[@BrettPalmer-t1p]

Rod is a drumming genius. That first album is brilliantly put together! I saw him play with the Dixie Dreggs at the Chicago House of Blues brilliant!

[@kevinferguson3990]

What a great man and great accomplishments, rod is the best.. he still goes at it like he is 20 years old again.. the dude can still kick some ass on the drums.

[@not223]

Nice interview! Had the opportunity to meet Rod (and the whole band, actually) twice and he was one of the most genuine guys I've met in music. He does have funny stories! Super cool and unassuming person.

[@oscarbalza]

Yeahhh baby! He is such a wonderful guy.

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

One of the best

[@andrewthomson91]

​@Waste Some Time with Jason Green, do you plan on interviewing Kip Winger and Reb Beach as well.

[@vistalite]

Rod seemed to actually enjoy being interviewed. It seemed like a fun discussion for him. I remember when the Dregs would play a small club in my town back in the early-mid 80s. I was a kid, but I loved their music and appreciated their musicianship.

[@danieljaramillo2758]

Rite on rod,winger,thanks for the 80s,and mtv

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

Excellent interview! Every member of Winger seems to be very awesome guys. I have met Kip Winger and Reb Beach at different times and they were both extremely cool guys. Winger is one band that got better with time in my opinion, and their self titled debut album is a MASTERPIECE to me. Love all seven of their albums,but my favorites are Karma and Better Days Comin.

[@spiritmediumdaniel7161]

I remember seeing Winger in Philly with the Bulletboys opening then Winger then Cinderella. I thought that both Jimmy D"anda and Fred Coury gotta be behind the stage watching Rod knowing he's the best drummer on the tour.

[@oscarbalza]

I am soooo loving this❤❤❤❤❤

[@RobertEMuir]

What a great human being. I've admired his drumming for decades. But he's much more of a comfortable human being.

[@MrSonordrumr]

Rod is such a great guy and great drummer! I have some cool stories to tell about him and Winger and also Billy Cobham whoever wants to hear them. Thanks Jason! Great interview!

[@leehall8830]

Really enjoyed this! What a grounded guy! What an awesome musician. Cheers 👍

[@michellesimon2264]

Great interview… thanks for showing us his playing while on the 🚢

[@rachelbyington463]

I knew that Rod is an amazing musician, but I had no idea he had such an impressive resume. Great interview. 😊 Can't wait to see them perform in January. ❤

[@AlisonLenox]

Fantastic interview. Loved all of Rod’s stories. Super psyched for the new video from Winger!!!

[@realjohnnysorrentino]

Thanks Jason ... great guest - great interview...cheers!

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Thanks Johnny, definitely one of my favorites!

[@tdchagas02]

Best show ever!!! Rod is an amazing storyteller and seems to be a very nice guy.

[@JockeLundgrenTV]

Fantastic interview and guest. Thank you very much! 🙋🏻‍♂

[@kennethhacker3014]

I did some research on Jaco and sadly he suffered from mental illness..super super talented.. great presentation

[@keithdotson3991]

This one was excellent. Very interesting guy. Great stories.

[@threepistols7]

Already giving a thumbs up!

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

I think you’ll dig this one

[@mannyruiz1954]

Great interview. I caught the Dregs in Ft. Lauderdale about 20 years ago. Rod was amazing.

[@RogerBergqvist]

Rod Morgenstein... In the 80's I listened to a bit of Dixie Dregs and caught the eye of this drummer. A good drummer. Also read about him in Modern Drummer (at the time I bought it back in the day). I don't know much about him, so now I'll probably find out more.

[@glennsuckling5478]

What a mighty drummer.

[@scotti3934]

Great interview! I was fortunate to see Rod play a few times with Steve Morse and the Dregs at the old, dilapidated Musicians Exchange Cafe in Fort Lauderdale in the early 80s. I'm betting that's where they had the power outage LOL. Rod is correct about your interviewing skills and knowledge. Thanks!

[@beavisbrowne3497]

Extremely fascinating 👏 👏👏👏👏👏

[@mattmacarthur520]

Amazing drummer 🥁! Love winger

[@anthonyguzman6681]

Great interview!! STILL got the drumhead i got signed at NAMM when the 1st record was out!!! :)

[@CoreyJamesGuitars]

Excellent interview

[@TJJamesmusic]

My god I love Winger, Rod rules, Great job Jason.

[@Justbeingjosh]

Excellent interview. Rod seems like such a nice guy.

[@yesitsdenise7525]

another great interview

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Thanks Denise, this was one of my favorites

[@patrickkish6662]

Rod plays hard AF live

[@WesleyClark-j4f]

He has a beautiful authentic smile like steve morse

[@sheldoninst]

Great interview!

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Thank you, This was one of my favorites

[@sheldoninst]

@@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen So far, these are the best interviewers of musicians I’ve seen so far: -Jason Green -Pete Pardo (Sea of Tranquility) -Rick Beato -Dick Cavett You’re in some fine company!

[@woodypernell416]

Jaimoe is at the top of the list of the finest gentleman and drummers you could ever meet.

[@janice8455]

Thank you

[@Psyoptimus]

Loved it

[@kennethnadolny7553]

Back in the 80s I was assistant stage mrgr at the Grand Ballroom in Reno I W was helping with backline and met Rod Gtest man! I told him I was a lefty too, he said can you play the sound check so I can hear it in the house? YES it was the green sparkle I think Premier ? Great moment in my life!thanks Rod ☘️💕

[@tedeskidrums]

The inaugural MOR Cruise was 2012 not 2014. Although 2014 may have been the first year on the west coast...

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

It was Winger’s first year

[@tedeskidrums]

Gotcha! Thanks for the clarification!

[@rejeanroy216]

Rod is a great drummer. Great interview. I loved it. I never put Winger in the hair metal band. I feel winger and Dokken was not in that category. They were great, Winger still is. Nothing wrong with She's only 17. It's a great song. I love Purple Haze. Jimmy Hendrix way it's the original but I find Winger did a good job. Great interview Jason 🤘 Winger still rock 🤘

[@WesleyClark-j4f]

Steve morse band always are humble people

[@zenveg]

Out of sync for me but outstanding interview anyway. Drummers make the best interviews, not biased at all.

[@INTOTHEPIT]

Amazing band. And they definitely have the last laugh now! My favorite album is Karma.

[@michaelj.742]

Rod really blew me away with the Dixie Dregs..Dream Theater played after them, awesome show with both bands.That was in Denver Feb of 2000.

[@williamboyle8918]

Cronos and Mantis are next week's guests.

[@robertharding8394]

wish drumeo would have him on

[@jameswise7719]

Uh Jelly jam !

[@ronjon5386]

Done the 2 sticks on the wing nut a million times

[@thepatester]

Here’s the medley they talk about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5-6p559a71_pZI

[@williamboyle8918]

Manowar would not prove.

[@markjohnston3790]

Tik Tok sucks it's complete rubbish they've got taste you haven't being on that.............😂

[@timothyslaughter476]

Take it off the top was in my rotation of play alongs.....big fan!!!

[@fatthor2476]

What a history lesson! Thanks so much Jason and Rod. This is gold

[@WasteSomeTimewithJasonGreen]

Thank you, this is we one of my favorite interviews!

[@wesworach7441]

Steve Morse , Rod & Paul Gilbert are the 3 most likeable musicians on the planet ! Steve Morse remains my Guitar Guru since Free Fall record !!!