Rod Morgenstein

Rod Morgenstein
Morgenstein in 2008
Background information
Born	(1953-04-19) April 19, 1953 (age 64) New York City, U.S.
Genres	Jazz fusion hard rock glam metal progressive rock progressive metal
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Drums percussion keyboards vocals
Years active	1973–present
Associated acts	Dixie Dregs Winger Fiona Platypus Jelly Jam Rudess/Morgenstein Project

Rod Morgenstein (born April 19, 1953) is an American drummer and music educator. He is best known for his work with the rock band Winger and with the jazz fusion band Dixie Dregs.

He also played with Fiona, Platypus, The Steve Morse Band, and Jelly Jam. He has also done session work with Jordan Rudess including his ventures with the Rudess/Morgenstein Project. He also toured with Jazz is Dead. He has also been awarded Modern Drummer 's "Best Progressive Rock Drummer" five years (1986-'90), "Best All-Around Drummer" (1999) and was inducted into magazine's Honor Roll.

He is currently a Professor teaching Percussion at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Morgenstein plays Premier drums left-handed, and he still tours with the band Winger in Europe and in the United States. He has also been a columnist for Modern Drummer magazine.

Rod is known for his versatility of playing many styles of music.

Winger released a live DVD/CD in November 2007.

Morgenstein currently uses Premier drums, Evans Drumheads, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth drumsticks, and LP Percussion. He has, in the past, also used Remo drumheads and Paiste cymbals.