Saw the master a number of times, and he was always just incredible. I looked around at the crowd one night and every guy in the audience was playing air guitar. RIP JW Also caught Edgar a few times and man what a showman, especially the White Trash tour.
Johnny let it fly, he wouldn't repeat himself often, his worked with Muddy as Muddy got older was great also, his guest appearance with Kooper and Bloomfield was terrific 👍
How can you possibly call him underrated? He was acknowledged in his time, (Rolling Stone: “Winter was one of the first blues rock guitar virtuosos, releasing a string of popular and fiery albums in the late Sixties and early Seventies”).I think you mean unknown to younger generations. He was professionally active until his death in 2014.
I think you are both right, he was acknowledged in his time, but not to the degree I think he deserves. Johnny is near the top of my "list", well ahead of some others that get a lot more press.
Anyone with the slightest knowledge of guitarists should know how important Johnny was. The general population are ignorant to most great guitarists. Perhaps a feature on Mick Ronson could highlight his amazing contributions in his playing as well as producing talents ( ie: Lou Reed's Transformer).
"Criminally" underrated is a phase I've used myself since You Tube 1st came out and people began commenting and debating on various threads. Not that I or anyone who's got a clue puts on stock in Rolling Stone Magazine's rankings, and not discounting this lady's talent as a Folk singer/composer, but they've got Joni Mitchell ranked ahead of Johnny as guitarist. This is one of few players that had Jimi's jaw on the floor quite often. I think that might actually be a Felony!
Looks like the live in Copenhagen show from 1970 (spot someone without a turtle neck in the crowd) & as always from that era, Tommy Shannon (SVR's base player too) on bass & Uncle Turner on Drums, who frankly looks like Ginger Baker's twin brother. ruclips.net/video/eNYDHZZSXIY/видео.html
@@alfatone2654 Thanks mate, you made my day! I cannot imagine what an experience it must have been to see Winters in a small club and in peak playing form. Absolutely great show and superb recoding. Cheers👍👍
A young Tommy Shannon on bass, Johnny's first album, ( if I remember correctly) , some Willie Dixon classics, Good Morning Little Schoolgirl version was epic. Mike Bloomfield nailed it at Fillmore, when he said "....... this cat can play ...." , in '67 or '68 . The bluesy albinos...John & Edgar Winter ....thankyou, gentlemen.
But many critics & music people and fans kniw he was a musical gemius. He was a grammy fir Muddys’ comeback album and one after his death…. He was in the blues hall of fame & had loads of critical acclaim. Clive Davis said that Johnny Winter was never an;ut having a “hit” song on the radio or anything like that. Clive also said that he & CBS were super proud if Johnny for all of his accomplishments.
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People like you are worthy of the legacy.
It's obvious you cherish the music.
😊
Best blues guitar player ever.
This was a challenging lesson, but a lot of fun! Thanks!
He's not underrated in my book. Johnny was one of the BEST Texas bluesmen of all time!
The great Johnny Winter. RIP
He's highly rated and still underrated ☺️
He was amazing. I saw him a few times live and enjoy his albums. ☮️💟
Thanks Jon… watching him and hearing the music he pulled out if his Firebird was always an amazing experience..
Thanks for this shout out to Johnny, John. Johnny was an encyclopedia of blues idioms and worthy of a lot of study.
His brother Edgar is currently releasing a tribute album called Brother Johnny - I'm waiting for it to ship, should be interesting.
Saw the master a number of times, and he was always just incredible. I looked around at the crowd one night and every guy in the audience was playing air guitar. RIP JW
Also caught Edgar a few times and man what a showman, especially the White Trash tour.
Johnny let it fly, he wouldn't repeat himself often, his worked with Muddy as Muddy got older was great also, his guest appearance with Kooper and Bloomfield was terrific 👍
Thank you so much for diving into the wonderful music made by the great Johnny Winter!
How can you possibly call him underrated? He was acknowledged in his time, (Rolling Stone: “Winter was one of the first blues rock guitar virtuosos, releasing a string of popular and fiery albums in the late Sixties and early Seventies”).I think you mean unknown to younger generations. He was professionally active until his death in 2014.
I think you are both right, he was acknowledged in his time, but not to the degree I think he deserves. Johnny is near the top of my "list", well ahead of some others that get a lot more press.
The problem is most people don’t include him when talking about the greatest of the greats. He’s often overshadowed, just like Rory Gallagher
@@matthewkennedy7283 You're right, never by serious players, but certainly by the general public.
love the blues, great tune!
Great study on an amazing blues man. Thank you for your insight.
Anyone with the slightest knowledge of guitarists should know how important Johnny was. The general population are ignorant to most great guitarists. Perhaps a feature on Mick Ronson could highlight his amazing contributions in his playing as well as producing talents ( ie: Lou Reed's Transformer).
"Criminally" underrated is a phase I've used myself since You Tube 1st came out and people began commenting and debating on various threads.
Not that I or anyone who's got a clue puts on stock in Rolling Stone Magazine's rankings, and not discounting this lady's talent as a Folk singer/composer, but they've got Joni Mitchell ranked ahead of Johnny as guitarist. This is one of few players that had Jimi's jaw on the floor quite often. I think that might actually be a Felony!
Mean Town Blues off J.W. Live might be another one you could grapple with some day.
Jon, this is one of my all time favorite blues songs. Thank you for sharing! Can you post the link to the live performance you refer to? Cheers!👍👍
Looks like the live in Copenhagen show from 1970 (spot someone without a turtle neck in the crowd) & as always from that era, Tommy Shannon (SVR's base player too) on bass & Uncle Turner on Drums, who frankly looks like Ginger Baker's twin brother. ruclips.net/video/eNYDHZZSXIY/видео.html
@@alfatone2654 Thanks mate, you made my day! I cannot imagine what an experience it must have been to see Winters in a small club and in peak playing form. Absolutely great show and superb recoding. Cheers👍👍
A young Tommy Shannon on bass, Johnny's first album, ( if I remember correctly) , some Willie Dixon classics, Good Morning Little Schoolgirl version was epic. Mike Bloomfield nailed it at Fillmore, when he said "....... this cat can play ...." , in '67 or '68 . The bluesy albinos...John & Edgar Winter ....thankyou, gentlemen.
Top 10 list in my home
Hope to see you do Lonnie Brooks , Dont Take Advantage of Me. Johnny Winter covered that on too
But many critics & music people and fans kniw he was a musical gemius. He was a grammy fir Muddys’ comeback album and one after his death…. He was in the blues hall of fame & had loads of critical acclaim. Clive Davis said that Johnny Winter was never an;ut having a “hit” song on the radio or anything like that. Clive also said that he & CBS were super proud if Johnny for all of his accomplishments.
lord be careful with jon maclennan is a blues cat 👌👍 he got his mojo working 🙌
LARGEST ADVANCE TO ANYONE BY A RECORD COMPANY WHEN HE SIGNED WITH CBS AT THAT TIME
Not in my book,I rated the Late Great Johnny Winter right at the top of Super Great Blues/Slide Guitarist.
You know, JW always sounds like he likes to play real fast. I’ll give another listen for the steak and ignore all the sizzle.
Only a fool would call Johnny berate Johnny!
Anyone who hears johnny hardly ever underates him