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John will be performing at the Jimi Jamison Memorabilia Unveiling!

February 16, 2024

John will be performing at the “Jimi Jamison Memorabilia Unveiling” at Lafayette’s Music Room in Memphis on Sunday March 24th, 6-10pm. John’s performance will include the song “Rock Hard” which he co-wrote for Jamison’s first solo release “When Love Comes Down”.

Starship to be honored at 2022 Autozone Liberty Bowl Classic!

December 28, 2022

Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas will be honored at the 2022 Autozone Liberty Bowl Classic during the Presidents Gala at The Peabody Hotel on December 27th! Mickey and the band will be presented the Outstanding Achievement Award on December 27th, then will perform at the half time show at the 64th Autozone Liberty Bowl Classic on December 28th at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium In Memphis, Tennessee.

John joins Giant for “Shifting Time” 2022 Release!

November 17, 2021

GIANT ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM
“SHIFTING TIME” OUT JANUARY 21, 2022
NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘LET OUR LOVE WIN’ OUT TODAY
FOUNDING MEMBERS DAVID HUFF & MIKE BRIGNARDELLO, GUITARIST JOHN ROTH JOINED BY NEW VOCALIST KENT HILLI

GIANT, the powerhouse rock quartet, are set to unleash their highly anticipated fifth studio album, “Shifting Time” on January 21, 2022. Now anchored by founding members David Huff and Mike Brignardello, the two are joined by guitarist John Roth (Winger, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Jimi Jamison) and vocalist Kent Hilli (Perfect Plan). After more than a decade since their last album, the band is back with new music that showcases their perfect blend of the melodic rock sound. Founding member Dann Huff has given his seal of approval and appears on lead guitar on the song ‘Never Die Young’. Fans can get their first taste of “Shifting Time” today with the release of the single and video for ‘Let Our Love Win’. Watch the video HERE: XXXXXX
Pre-order/save “Shifting Time” on CD/LP/Cassette/Digital HERE: https://orcd.co/shiftingtime

It has been over a decade since GIANT has released new music and drummer David Huff says, “We are very excited for people to hear “Shifting Time”! It has been way too long in between GIANT albums and we hope you find it worth the wait. Thanks to everyone at Frontiers and especially the fans for their undying support of GIANT!! We would love to follow up with some live dates in 2022, if that is something the fans would like to see, so hopefully we’ll see you out there!”

“We have worked so hard and we are very happy and proud of this record”, continues Huff. “I was so impressed with Kent’s vocals when I first heard him! He was a natural fit with our sound and we are thrilled to have him on board,” he adds about new vocalist Kent Hilli.

”Wow, man, what can I say? To be asked to be the new singer for my all-time favorite band Giant was, and still is, mind-blowing! I still have a hard time grasping it all. I am tempted to use a certain film quote (“You know, I’m just a regular guy who grew up with the posters of these guys on my wall…and now I’m one of them! That’s right, I’m standing here, living proof that if you work hard enough, and you want it bad enough…dreams do come true, so follow your dreams.”), but I won’t, haha. But seriously, that is exactly how I feel. I still remember hearing Giant’s first album, ”Last Of The Runaways”, in 1989 which totally blew me off the chair I was sitting on. Since then, I have probably listened to their music every week. And now working with David, Mike, John, and also Alessandro has been a blessing and I am very proud of the album and the music we have created together. These guys are true professionals and I am blessed beyond words to be a part of this and David, Mike, and John have been so supportive and welcoming. I am also very grateful to Frontiers for making this happen and giving me and us this opportunity and I can’t wait to release the songs for everyone to hear,” says Kent Hilli of joining GIANT.

Originally formed in the late ’80s by brothers Dann and David Huff, together with the experienced jazz and rock keyboardist Alan Pasqua and Nashville session bass player Mike Brignardello, Giant would become, with the release of their debut album “Last of The Runaways” (A&M Records, 1989), one of the most respected bands of the melodic hard rock scene. Following countless live performances in support of their debut, the band released the follow-up “Time to Burn” (Epic, 1991), an album still regarded as a main source of influence for many melodic and hard rock bands who came after. With the sudden change of musical climate in the early ’90s, Giant disbanded with their members becoming involved in different projects, with both Dann and David Huff becoming well respected producers.

In 2001, Frontiers prompted Giant to release “III”, an album that would prove to be a landmark in the growth of the new era Melodic Rock scene, particularly in Europe. Unfortunately, Dann’s busy schedule along with the other members’ commitments, made the reunion impossible to carry on as had originally been planned; however, the vision of bringing Giant back as a band with a recording and touring line-up was something that the band was still open to exploring, even if Dann had to step away. Thus, original members, drummer David Huff and bassist Mike Brignardello, with the blessing of Dann started an endless research for the right musicians that could be part of a renewed Giant line-up. In the end, the choice fell on vocalist Terry Brock (Strangeways, Seventh Key) and guitarist John Roth (Winger, Starship). The resulting album, “Promise Land” soon became a fan favorite, showcasing top quality songwriting and performances. Giant, however, went into hibernation again, with the exception of a one-off show in 2017, where the original band members reunited on a Nashville club stage for a charity event.

Even prior to that one-off live appearance, Serafino Perugino, President and Head of A&R for Frontiers Records, had been persistently contacting David Huff to do another GIANT album. (Literally, years and years spent convincing David that fans wanted another GIANT album.) With the one-off live event piquing fan interest again, Serafino and David Huff resumed talks to see if they could manage to find the right formula for a new album from Giant. When the Swedish band Perfect Plan released a cover version of the Giant’s original hit “Stay” in 2019, then all pieces of the puzzle started to fall into place. Serafino knew GIANT was Kent’s favorite band of all-time and vocally, Hilli certainly had the chops to fill the very big shoes of Dann Huff, so he presented him to David Huff and Mike Brignardello. They were impressed with Hilli and were keen on the idea of him handling lead vocals for the next Giant release. Kent also brought his songwriting talents to the fold and together with other songwriters such as Alessandro Del Vecchio, Kristian Fyhr, and Pete Alpenborg (and contributions from Jonas Eriksson and Mike Palace), the resulting album will be an absolute joy and delight for melodic rock lovers.

Truly, the production, songwriting, and performances shine throughout “Shifting Time”.

“Shifting Time” was produced by David Huff, Mike Brignardello and Alessandro Del Vecchio. Mixing and mastering was done by Del Vecchio for Frontiers Productions. Serafino Perugino serves as executive producer. 
Lineup:
Kent Hilli – Lead Vocals
John Roth – Guitar
Mike Brignardello – Bass
David Huff – Drums

Special Guest:
Alessandro Del Vecchio – Keyboards, Background Vocals

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Starship on the 80’s Cruise 2019!

November 9, 2018

Join Starship on The 80’s Cruise March 2-9. 2019!  Along with Starship, the musical lineup for the cruise will feature Dee Snider, Kenny Loggins, Sheila E, and many more! Destinations for the cruise will include Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize, and Key West.

Roth Brock Project Electronic Press Kit

October 31, 2016

Click on the image below to view the Electronic Press Kit for the soon to be released Roth Brock Project Album, coming out on Frontiers Records November 4th.

Click here to pre order the Roth Brock Project album on ITunes, Click Here to pre order on Amazon.

 

Roth Brock Project Frontiers Records Press Release

September 1, 2016

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Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of Roth Brock Project self-titled debut album on November 4th.

The Roth Brock Project is the exciting artistic union between guitarist John Roth (Winger, Starship, Giant) and singer Terry Brock (Strangeways, Giant, Leroux). The pair first met in 2009 while working on Giant’s “Promise Land” record. They soon developed a unique songwriting chemistry and musical bond which all these years later has led to their debut release for Frontiers Music Srl. Powerhouse vocals and thundering guitars are at the forefront of this stellar collaboration from two of rock’s most seasoned and underrated veterans.

“The Roth Brock Project is the kind of record I’ve been wanting to make for a long time!” says John Roth “Guitar-Driven High Energy Rock with Stellar vocals is the first thing you’ll hear when you put this album on, so get ready to crank it up!

Roth Brock Project tracklisting includes:

Young Gun; What’s It To Ya; Young Again; If That’s What It Takes; I Don’t Know Why; Distant Voices; We Are; Fighter; My City; Never Givin’ Up; Reason To Believe.

Terry Brock: Lead and Background Vocals
John Roth: Guitars, Bass, Keys, Lead and Background Vocals
Scott Trammell: Drums, Percussion

John Roth and Terry Brock Record Album for Frontiers

December 17, 2015

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John Roth and Terry Brock are teaming up to record an all original record for Frontiers Records!! This will be the first time that John and Terry have written and recorded together since Giant’s Promise Land release on Frontiers in 2010. Stay tuned for details!

John to perform at Tribute to Jimi Jamison on October 25th!

September 22, 2015

John will be performing with several artists at the Hard Rock Cafe in Memphis, Tennessee for the Tribute to Jimi Jamison! This event will take place October 25, 2015. The event will include performances by Bobby Kimball – Original frontman of Toto, Bill Champlin of Chicago, Charlie Huhn – Lead Vocalist of Foghat, Larry Stewart  of Restless Heart, Chubby Checker, Ronnie McDowell, Roxy Blue, and many others! Tickets are available online, in-advance through FreshTix for $25.  All proceeds from ticket sales will directly benefit Jimi Jamison’s favorite non-profit organization, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital!

For full lists and updates please visit the Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamforJimijamison

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Winger Japan “In the Heart of the Young” performances

November 23, 2014

Winger is in Japan to perform their entire “In the Heart of the Young” album November 19 – 23! Original keyboardist Paul Taylor is joining the band for the tour, with special guest Slaughter opening the show. Visit wingertheband.com for ticket info!

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Starship to perform at Jimi Jamison Tribute Show – October 26th

October 8, 2014

Starship featuring Mickey Thomas will perform at the Rock n Beale All Star Tribute to Jimi Jamison on October 26th at The Hard Rock Cafe in Memphis! The tribute show will include Mike Reno of Loverboy, John Cafferty, Jim Peterick of Survivor, Rick Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many others! If you don’t have your tickets yet, don’t wait! There are only about 600 tickets available and they won’t last much longer. All tickets are standing room only – there is no reserved seating – so get there early! All ticket proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

Buy tickets online… www.freshtix.com/events/jimijamison

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New Winger Video – Queen Babylon

October 8, 2014

Watch the newest Winger video, “Queen Babylon”!!  “Soundwise, ‘Queen Babylon’ is classic first-album Winger meets Winger of today” explains Winger frontman Kip Winger. “This video features the exclusive, unreleased extended audio version of the song with a dual solo from Reb [Beach] and John [Roth] at the end that isn’t featured on the album version. It is also the first video to include our original keyboardist Paul Taylor since [1990’s] “In the Heart of the Young.”

Winger Returns to Japan!

July 2, 2014

Winger returns to Japan for 4 very special shows!
Winger is happy to return to Japan for our second time in 2014.
Nov 19 Nagoya ELL 
Nov 20 Osaka Namba Hatch 
Nov 22 Kawasaki CLUB CITTA
Nov 23 Kawasaki CLUB CITTA
Ticket information & more details coming soon!

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Winger at Download Festival!

June 4, 2014

Winger will be performing at Download Festival 2014 on June 15 at the main stage along with Aerosmith and many others!! 

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Winger Cd Release Party at Stage 48 NYC

April 21, 2014

Join Winger on April 26th for the “Better Days Comin'” CD Release Party & Concert at Stage 48 in New York City!

Some tickets still remain & ONLY 3 VIP meet & greet passes left through the PayPal link below, VIP includes: *Laminate, *Signed BDC CD, *Photo w/ the band, *Signed 8×10, & a *Guitar Pick set
VIP’s will be admitted into the venue early & the meet & greet will take place at 5:30pm.

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 TICKETS:
https://stage48.com/events/winger/

VIP: 
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=XZL97F584ZH2E

New Winger Video – Tin Soldier

April 12, 2014

If you missed Guitar World’s premiere of our latest video ‘Tin Soldier’ – check it out now!

PRE-ORDER our new album ‘Better Days Comin’ on iTunes and get the songs ‘Tin Soldier’ ‘Better Days Comin’ and ‘Rat Race’ instantly! (If you’ve already pre-ordered, ‘Tin Soldier’ is waiting for you now)

 

 

 . Physical CD & Merch Bundles: http://bit.ly/1hJLPYw 
. iTunes: http://smarturl.it/WingerDeluxe (get 3 songs instantly!)
. Amazon.com: http://smarturl.it/WNGR_AmzCD (Regular) .http://smarturl.it/WNGR_AmzDLX (Deluxe) 

 

 

New Winger Album – Better Days Comin’

March 4, 2014

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Press Release: Frontiers Records, Feb 26, 2014

Winger to release highly- anticipated sixth studio album Better Days Comin’ in April

Band’s First New Album in 5 Years Slated for Release via Frontiers Records 

One of the most misunderstood Hard Rock bands to come out of the 80’s is returning with their first new album in 5 years. Winger is releasing Better Days Comin’ on April 18th in Europe and April 22nd in North America via Frontiers Records. The notoriowinger_-_better_day's_comin'us band comprised of members Kip Winger on vocals/bass, Reb Beach on guitar, John Roth on guitar and Rod Morgenstein on drums, are back with their latest album. The album is available for pre-order on Amazon.com in a standard (http://smarturl.it/WNGR_AmzCD) and deluxe configuration (http://smarturl.it/WNGR_AmzDLX). The deluxe edition comes in a glossy digipak and includes the bonus track “Another Beautiful Day” and a DVD including a Making of the Album documentary as well as videos for the first single “Rat Race” and title track “Better Days Comin’.” An iTunes pre-order will be available soon. The band has always been known for their incredible musicianship and the trend continues on Better Days Comin’.

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Starship in New Zealand!

February 4, 2014

Starship is heading out to New Zealand for three shows with Lynyrd Skynyrd and 10cc! It’s Starship’s first time in New Zealand, and the band will be performing all the hits as well as new songs from their newest release “Loveless Fascination”.  Click here for tour dates and more information.
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Thanks to all the great Winger fans!

February 4, 2014

Thanks to all the great Winger fans! ~Winger’s “Better Days Comin” is now the “Most Anticipated Record of 2014” on Music Enthusiast Magazine! Many thanks to all of our fans in Wisconsin and the midwest  for 3 sold out shows last weekend! 
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Welcome…

January 7, 2014

Thanks for visiting the new JohnRoth.com!

There’s all sorts of fresh content including music, photos, videos, CDs and much more. Please be sure to check out my new picture galleries and YouTube video channel with JR Epcotover a dozen videos ready to play. New music will be posted soon and you’ll hear it here first! 

Meanwhile, stay tuned for lots of updates and new photos from the road because 2014 is starting off with a bang!  Winger is performing three shows in Japan this month, with a brand new CD and music videos coming in April, and Starship is going to New Zealand in February in support of their new release “Loveless Fascination”.

I hope to see you while we’re out on tour
this year!!

 

Winger in Japan!

October 24, 2013

QB shootWinger will ROCK Japan with three 25th Anniversary performances of the 1st Winger album from beginning to end, plus all of the hits from their other records. These shows will feature the full reunion Winger line up including Kip Winger, Reb Beach, Rod Morgenstein, John Roth and original keyboardist, Paul Taylor. 

New Starship CD Released Sept. 17th!

October 22, 2013

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“Loveless Fascination“, the first album from Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas in over two decades, is in stores today, on Loud and Proud Records.

Click to order the CD at amazon.com

Winger 25th Anniversary

July 17, 2013

Winger 25thThis past August marked the 25th anniversary of Winger’s self titled debut album, to commemorate this milestone the band performed & recorded the first Winger album live in its entirety on August 30th at The San Felipe Casino in Algodones, NM with Special Guests Warrant & Head East. In addition to the current line up of Kip Winger, Reb Beach, Rod Morgenstein & John Roth, the band was joined by original keyboardist Paul Taylor for this show.

A full line of all new commemorative merchandise is available at https://tinmanmerchandising.com/Winger

John joins STARSHIP!

July 17, 2013


Starship Color Promo

John has joined legendary rock band Starship featuring Mickey Thomas!

The band’s lineup includes Stephanie Calvert (Vocals) Phil Bennet (Keyboards), Darrell Verdusco (Drums) and John’s “5th Kind” bandmate Jeff Adams (bass).

Click here for tour dates

 

News Archives

July 12, 2013

  • Winger Back on Tour in U.S...Winger starts their 2012 US tour on July 7th in Waterloo, Ia.!   6/2/12

  • John with 5th Kind…John joins forces with Memphis Premier Classic Rock Band 5th Kind! The band’s lineup includes Jeff Adams (Lead Vocals, Bass) Kory Myers (Lead Vocals, Guitar) Kary Badour (Keyboards) and Pete Mendillo (Drums)  10/15/11 

  • Winger in Brazil...Winger performs live for the first time in Brazil! The band will perform at the Hard Rock Cafe in Rio de Janeiro on October 16th, then at the Carioca Club in Sao Paulo on October 17th. 9/10/10

  • Winger at Sweden Rock Festival...Winger will be performing at Sweden Rock Festival in Solvesborg, Sweden on June 12 at the main stage with Guns and Roses and Bachman Turner Overdrive! 5/10/10
     

  • Winger 2010 US Tour Kicks Off May 9th in Elgin,IL...Winger continues their tour supporting their latest release “Karma”!  4/5/10

  • Winger 2010 Europe Tour Kicks off in Norway…Winger continues their tour supporting their latest release “Karma”!  1/14/10
     
  • New Giant CD “Promise Land” released...The official release date for Giant’s highly anticipated CD “Promised Land” is here! The new CD is available at Best Buy, ITunes, Amazon. com as well as many other digital download sites and record stores.  3/9/10
     
  • Giant video “Promise Land” on YouTube…Check out the new video for the first single from the new Giant CD “Promised Land”. 2/9/10
     
  • John joins Giant for new CD…John is proud to announce that he has joined powerhouse rock band Giant for the new studio album “Promised Land” to be released on Frontiers records in 2010!  2/10/09
     
  • Winger “Karma” Tour Europe 2009…Winger tours Europe Nov. 20 – Dec. 12 in support of the new studio album “Karma”.  8/22/09
     
  • New Winger CD “Karma” press release…Frontiers Records proudly announces the release of WINGER’s fifth studio album entitled “Karma” on October 16th in Europe and October 27th in the USA.  8/16/09
     
  • Tom, Dick and Harry performs at 2008 Star Spangled Celebration...Tom, Dick and Harry will be performing at WMC Stations’ Star Spangled Celebration on July 4th along with Ten Years and The Soul Shockers, among others.The concert will be held at Tom Lee Park in Memphis, Tn. Showtime is 7:00 pm.   5/22/08
     
  • Winger performs at Station Fire Benefit…Winger will be performing at the Fifth Anniversary Relief Fund Charity Concert on Monday, February 28, 2008 at Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island . The charity event marks the fifth anniversary of the Station Nightclub tragedy in Rhode Island, the fourth largest nightclub fire in U.S. history. On March 23rd, VH1 Classic will televise “VH1 Classic Presents: Aftermath: The Station Fire Five Years Later” Winger will be performing along with Tom Scholz (Boston), Aaron Lewis (Staind), Tesla, Twisted Sister, John Rich, (Big and Rich) Gretchen Wilson, and Eric Martin among others. 1/21/08
     
  • Winger back on tour in the US….Winger begins their 2008 US Tour on February 14th in Pittsburgh, Pa…. 1/13/08
     
  • Live Winger DVD/CD release….Winger delivers their first ever live concert DVD! Culled from their 2007 US tour, the band rips through all the hits, progressive jams and new material with an intense passion and energy!.. 1/1/08
     
  • Winger on Monster Ballads Christmas CD….Winger contributes their rocked-up version of the John Lennon song “Happy Christmas” (War is Over) to the Monster Ballads Christmas album now available on Razor and Tie records..  10/12/07
     
  • Winger Japan/Australia Tour 2007….Winger begins a two week tour of Japan and Australia with fellow 80’s rockers Ratt on November 5th in Osaka, Japan! This is the band’s first time to perform in Japan since the 1993 “Pull” Tour, and is the first time Winger has performed in Australia.
     
  • Winger kicks off U.S. Tour….Winger hits the road this February for a 6 week U.S tour to support the new release,Winger IV. The tour begins in Long Island, N.Y. on February 1st.
     
  • Winger IV released in U.S….Winger IV hits the stores November 21st! It’s the band’s first studio record in 13 years and is now officially released in the U.S. after it’s initial release in Europe in October. Go to your local record store, or visit Amazon.com , and buy it online!
     
  • John performs with Kallen Esperian at Orpheum Theater…John will be performing the Queen classic “We Are The Champions” with world renowned Opera singer Kallen Esperian and the Memphis Symphony at the Orpheum Theater’s 79th Annual Gala Celebration Saturday November 25th at 8:00pm. 
     
  • Winger Tour Europe 2006…John will be heading out in October with Winger for a tour of Europe to support the recently recorded Winger 4 CD.The new CD is scheduled for a release date of October 20th in Europe, check back for a release date in the US. 
     
  • John back with Winger for new CD…After a long wait and after much anticipation, as announced today at MelodicRock.com, “Frontiers Records is particularly excited to announce the signing of Winger for a brand new reunion studio album!” The release further says, “after years of consideration Kip Winger decided to reunite Winger for a brand new album. This finally happened when he actually “heard” the musical path where he could “move the band sound forward, without repeating the same music over and over”. The new material will feature Kip, Reb Beach, Rod Morgenstein, John Roth, and Cenk Eroglu on keyboards. 
     
  • John demos St. Blues Guitars for Legendary Gear at Namm 2006…John will be heading out to Anaheim, Ca. on January 18th to demo Legendary Gear’s new line of St. Blues Guitars at the NAMM Show 2006. These fresh yet classic looking guitars designed by Chris Lovell and Charlie Lawing of Strings and Things in Memphis ROCK!! Click here to find out more about St. Blues Guitars
     
  •  John performs with Jimi Jamison at Star Spangled Celebration…John will be performing with Jimi Jamison of Survivor at WMC Stations’ Star Spangled Celebration on July 2nd along with Everclear and Egypt Central, among others.The concert will be held at Shelby Farms in Memphis, Tn. Showtime will be at 7:30 pm. 
     
  • The John Roth Band opens for King’s X in Little Rock…The John Roth Band will be opening the show for King’s X at Juanita’s on April 24th in Little Rock, Ar. Showtime is 7:00 pm.