Johnny Winter

Born: Feb 23, 1944 in Beaumont, TX
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Genre: Rock, Blues
Styles: Modern Electric Blues, Blues-Rock, Modern Electric Texas Blues, Slide Guitar Blues, Album Rock, Hard Rock, Arena Rock, Boogie Rock, Electric Blues, Electric Texas Blues
Biography: Blues guitarist Johnny Winter became a major star in the late '60s and early '70s. Since that time he's confirmed his reputation in the blues by working with Muddy Waters and continuing to play in the style, despite musical fashion. Born in Beaumont, TX, Winter formed his first band at 14 with his brother ...Read full biography
Second Winter
Released: 1969
Label: COLUMBIA
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Johnny's second Columbia album shows an artist in transition. He's still obviously a Texas bluesman, recording in the same trio format that he left Dallas with. But his music is moving toward the more ...Read full review
Together - Live
Released: 1976
Label: Blue Sky
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Individually, Edgar Winter and his brother Johnny Winter are powerful artists, but combined, they are virtually unstoppable. On this live set, the brothers are just having the time of their lives, digging ...Read full review
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