 During this time, the two began composing songs together and, while on break from touring, recorded what would become the first Winger demos.Whereas Kip left Alice's band prior to the European leg of the 1987 tour, Paul remained on board for the European dates.However, in the midst of touring Europe, Paul received a call from Kip, who had been working with future Winger lead guitarist Reb Beach recording more demos in New York, informing him that he had gotten a record deal.