“I left the world of Rock because I thought it was stupid.”

George Dionne interviews VOICES OF EXTREME drummer ROD MORGENSTEIN about their upcoming album “Faith In Action” for KNAC.COM.  The album is set for release later in 2026. 

VOICES OF EXTREME also features bassist Paul Ranieri and vocalist Don Chaffin (RIOT ACT). 

Morgenstein has been the drummer for WINGER since its inception in 1987 and the DIXIE DREGS (w/Steve Morse) prior.  He is also the inventor of the WING THING drummer’s tool.

Highlights include: 

• -How he was recruited into the project
• -Discussion of the new album
• -Plans for future singles
• -How hands-on vocalist Don Chaffin is with everything
• -Exploring different genres and drumming styles
• -Rod’s contributions to the songwriting
• -Breaking down the 1st single
• -BraveWords Records involvement
• -Putting the finishing touches on the album
• -Plans for live performances
• -The status of WINGER after their “final show” at The Rainbow
• -Playing The Rainbow for the 1st time with the DIXIE DREGS
• -Staying friends with his band mates
• -Why there won’t be anymore DIXIE DREGS live shows
• -Meeting an idol at the final DIXIE DREGS show
• -How the WING THING drummer’s tool came to be
• -How drummers in the music community have embraced it
• -Turning down offers to enjoy his personal life
• -And much, much more!

https://voicesofextreme.com