I was the drummer Johnny was talking about in this interview, My Dad ( may he RIP ) got us our first job in a beer joint called Tom's fish camp in Beaumont in 1960. He did drink a lot beer at the club LOL
Some modern guitar know it alls may think he is sloppy. I think at this point in life he lost some control of his motor skills. I assure you John played tight and from his heart in earlier years. John was the real deal. He was a pioneer. One of the early trail blazers, and his playing was a lot better than this when he was younger. Beautiful person and great musician! I'm a fan since since the 60s. Can't believe all this time has past and how it has ravaged us physically. RIP Johnny Winters. You are one of the guitar Gods. You left your mark on the music world! God bless your soul.
That man was the electric blues in person. There will never be another one like him. They dont make them anymore, they broke the mold when this one was done. Sincere, honest,true.
My first concert was Johnny Winter,he started me into guitar playing.Every time he came to town I went to his concerts. Thank you Johnny for giving the world a lifetime of great music.
I had grown up listening to the Beatles, the Stones, James Brown, Dave Brubeck, and folk music but nothing prepared me for Second Winter. It pierced my soul and turned me into a lifelong blues fan. A great guitar player and sorely missed.
I met Johnny on his tour bus. I walked up, shook his hand and he was more than happy to sign my Woodstock ticket. So now I have a Sunday Woodstock ticket signed by Mr. Winter.
I saw him play live in 1981 opening up for Alvin Lee. He absolutely tore the house down! One of the best guitar players I’ve ever seen. Great entertainer as well.I’ll never forget that show he played
Johnny AND Alvin!!!!! Holy crap. The two rockinist blues players ever to strap on a guitar. I was around then and I still say, Lucky You. May they both Rest In Peace.
If a guitarist wants to study the 60s and 70s blues and rock, johhnys licks is a must for him, specially his fast sextuplets which you can find in Real Blues and Real Rock books by Ken Chipkin. Blues was kinda slow before Johnny came to play.@@shainshartershwate7421
RIP Johnny, it was You that made me understand the blues back in the 70s. I instinctively liked the blues, but you opened the door and showed me what it really meant. I never knew you but I'll never forget you or what you did for me without ever knowing it.
I remember, oh about 30+ yrs ago, sitting at a friends listening to some old BB King tunes. He turned and asked me if I've ever listened to or heard of Mr. Winter, I said no. So with the shock on his face , he put it on and so began my journey and love of Mr. Winter and his music. My journey continues to this day. RIP to one of Greats.
Listen all you haters...you know who you are, the ones who watch people's tube posts just to slag them off, poor character trait that is by the way, at the end of the day this guy has lived a life of blues and met people and seen things that you could never dream of...I bet he doesn't lose a wink of sleep about your shitty comments. Jw a real blues man.
You tell 'em Chico. Haters have nothing better to do. I just call them "SOCIAL MEDIA RATS" bc of their jealous and ABSOLUTELY no accomplishments. Long Live JOHNNY WINTER !!!😎👍🏻👍🏻
It doesn't matter who you think plays better, who likes who, whatever, JW is what he is-a musician who plays and lives the blues. He’s sang/played guitar with the best of them. I witnessed his shouting blues in 1976, in a bar where you were so close, (in Minneapolis called the Cabooze), where you could look up and touch his feet. It didn't get much better than that for me. Johnny has had his share of ups and downs, but he is still alive in 2013, and that is what you would call a LIVING LEGEND!
Back around 1981 I had the pleasure of watching a Johnny Winter show in San Francisco, California. It was at a place called The Old Waldorf and it was a pretty small venue. I arrived late and there was no where to sit so the guy says "just stand over here" and he led me to the side of the "stage" area where Mr. Winter proceeded to to put on a show not more than 10 feet away. I remember thinking "wow!! this man is a guitar playing bad ass!" Really cool guy too. Peace!
Saw him in the mid-70's in a large venue and then again in the mid-90's in a small venue. He was a consistent performer, a pleasure to watch and hear. Yes RIP Johnny. You played your heart out.
I was Johnny's first drummer and my dad got us our first night club gig and Johnny was correct about him drinking and not really watching us too closely. It was a club called "Tom's Fish Camp. on the Pine Island bayou in Voth Texas.
+fguka I am doing very well I have been playing Guitar since 1961 when I stopped playing drums. Edgar and I left Johnny to put together a 5 horn band with Jerry LaCroix on vocals and Tenor sax. For runner to "White Trash" In 1964 Edgar and went on the road with Johnny where Edgar played Alto sax and organ and I played Organ and 2nd guitar.
I opened for him a couple of times close to the end. Frankly, I didn't watch much of the shows. I didn't want to remember him that way. He was still enthusiastic (even played drums in soundcheck one night) but his body was failing him. I opened for BB King in the early 2000s. Same thing. Flashes of their old brilliance among a lot of struggling through. It tells us that these guys were committed to their crews, bands and worked to the end. I'm glad I got a chance to see him up close, meet him, touch his famous Gibson and see him as he really was. RIP
Damn ! Johnny Winter had such amazing talent - one of a kind - I'm glad I got to see him perform live !!! R.I.P. JOHNNY WINTER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Johnny and his brother Edgar have been an inspiration since my brother introduced me to there music in 1968!!!! Thank God for them sharing all there talent, it just doen't get any better than this!
Johny Winters is really one of the greatest guitar players ever to pickup one This guy came from back in the day All the great players of today know who he is This guy help start it all folks
I'm from Beaumont. My mom hung out with all these guys and showed me their music growing up. This shit means so much to me. I really want to carry on that Texas sound. Austin is getting so watered down.
Being from Texas, I was raised on Johnny and Edgar's music...I consider them both icons of musicianship and talent...great to see Johnny is Still Alive and Well!
Johnny...I've seen you 6 times and loved every minute. You were the best! YOU knew how to rock...and YOU knew how to play the best blues. Nobody was/is better! We will miss you. You were absolutely incredible! I never heard you make a mistake. Every time I saw you...after the show...I said to myself..."Wow...how can a guitar player be that good...you were unbelievable...absolutely unbelievable." You showed the world how blues is supposed to be played." You are truly a "blues God!"
Thank you Johnny Winter for all the incredible music and awesome shows you brought to my life... Forever loved & Forever missed.... MoonDreams & SeaWishes to my favorite Bluesman !
I hate the fact that a man get old...but johnny still and always be my hero!! Keep on bluesin', old man!! You really rock! The master, the best... ever!!!
Thanks so much for posting this.I've seen Johnny about 4 or 5 times in the 70s.What great player.Got to meet him and actualy burned a couple j's with him,what great guy, treated us like he had known us for yrs. thx again.
What a legend and also just a regular guy who shocked the world . " one night I was on mescaline and couldnt play " ..I could hear him talk for hours ...Miss you Johnny ..God bless.
Absolutely Loved Johnny! I saw him in Denver '77-'78 and again in Minneapolis around 2000. Loved what he did with Muddy & RD! One of the greatest slide players - EVER! RIP JDW III
the best interview since 1991.Johnny seems to be qiute ok after all those years with drugs,drinking,heavy smokin,breaking his wrist,etc.His humour does'n let him down,and how he plays and sings even today.He coud'nt be more American. A real gem and a national (and international) treasure.
Every interview I've ever seen with Johnny he always comes across as the most down to earth, easy person to talk to. He had a big influence on me when I was 12 years old in 1974 when I heard "Johnny Winter Live And". When I started playing guitar 3 years later, I eventually picked up slide because of him and Duane Allman.
It's his passion! Johnny's playing isn't what it once was but his passion and love for the art is unmatched. One of my all time favorites along with Edgar & Rick!
I was fortunate to have seen him a few times, the first time was back in the mid 70s and Lynyrd Skynyrd was the opening act, it was in the local civic center, a few years later he was playing in a small club and the show was sold out so my friend and I snuck thro through an open window, good time RIP
Every time Johnny was in New York I Seen him Especially in my Father Place! There is never going to be anyone like him from guitar to his voice he is number one!
We won't be seeing anyone with the talent and desire of Mr Winter. Was blessed to see Johnny play 6 - 7 times in the last 10 years. Everytime he came to Saint Louis I had to go to his show. Last saw Johnny June 23, 2014. He put on a killing show. Will miss getting to see him play live.
Been following JW since the early 70s when I first saw him with Edgar, Rick Derringer and Randy Hobbs. He was and has been my inspiration since then. It's like the man was born the son of a guitar. He's connected to the instrument always. Part and parcel. The real deal. Sad to see him in his decline, but he's paid his dues and left his mark. What else can an artist do?
I was introduced to the blues in college when I got hold of White, Hot, and Blue-Johnny Winter in 1979.............and that led to Muddy Waters, Little Walter......etc, etc, etc....Thank you Johnny from a big fan.......
I only got to see Johnny one time. It was in Atlanta at the Fox Theater. It was on Aug. 16, 1977, the same day Elvis died. Johnny totally blew the roof off of the place. I'll never forget it as long as I live.
'The first time I heard this song, and the last time I'll play it, I'll be thinking of Mr. Abert King' once said SRV before playing 'The Sky's Crying' The soul of his blues was from icons like King, but SRV's guitar speed and power have Johnny Winter written all over them.
Got to see you Johnny in Chicago and it was just you and bass and drums, you were so good back in 88, I have just found out about you passing on this morning, be at peace my blues brother. Peace and love to you always.
I wasn't a big blues fan in the 60,s but a roomate played Johnny Winter all the time. On the back of an album jacket Johnny stated that it didn't matter how many or how few notes you played, it was about the feelings. Also, when you think you're real good its time to hang up your guitar. Well in a single day I lost my girlfriend my apartment and my job in about a 2 hour time span. I went to my non- home and Johnny was being played. I said crank it up as loud as you can! Lordy, I found the Blues!
Johnny and i met in Bowling Green Ky back around 2009. He needed a favor and I helped him out. I'll keep it at that. It was a good time , a mellow time. He kept a player with him and listened to Muddy the whole time before the show through his ear buds. We hit it off pretty good. I told him a story about kicking a girl out of my car on the way to a Stones Concert in 1993 because she said Hendrix was better than Johnny. Now I dont want to open a can of worms here (or did I just do it) but Johnny has always been and always will be my favorite guitar/singing blues and rock and roller. Johnny laughed at that story and said "Man did you really kick that chick out ?" I said yeah and he laughed some more. I went back and got her , she was sitting on a guard rail in the rain. I let her back in under one condition. Anyway , Johnny gave me a slide that i still have today. I miss him. He was a good cat.
+John Smith I hadn't heard of him before until Johnny was asked in a video ... " Are there any current ( newer ) slide players that you admire ? ". His response with no hesitation ... " Derek Trucks ". That's been several years ago and when I first watched some of his videos I quickly saw what Johnny saw. That boy COOKS !!!
He is really amazing. I love his Still Alive and Well song. Just great! Warm phransing, singing, great stuff! "Don't hit it now, hit it on four: 1,2,3,4..."
People discuss guitar players in relation to other players style but some players you hear and see, the individual is just so much in a different dimension that they are incomparable. In a separate category by themselves. Johnny Winter was in a place with nobody around. Class by himself.
One of the things that I think made him special was well versed in acoustic blues and, then he learned from some of the electric players and combined the two styles.
Saw Johnny in 1970 at Sunshine Inn in Asbury Park NJ . Rick Derringer was playing with him. Awesome show. 2 Great guitarists trading leads back & forth. Amazing. Hooked on Blues 4 life.
Saw Johnny two nights in a row at the Town & Country Kentish Town and Highbury c. 1992, I think. The Highbury venue was tiny and Johnny was great but the second night, in a much bigger and better venue, he kicked some major fucking arse. His version of Link Wray's Rumble was a shredder's delight. RIP Johnny!
'bout 30 years ago I saw J.W. downtown Dallas,WestEnd market place outside show....I was very into HeavyMetal music...he played a slide guitar solo that Kicked my Ass......we miss ya brutha....*every now & then it's kinda hard to tell,but I'm still ALIVE & well*
I was the drummer Johnny was talking about in this interview, My Dad ( may he RIP ) got us our first job in a beer joint called Tom's fish camp in Beaumont in 1960. He did drink a lot beer at the club LOL
I saw him in chicago auditorium w rick deringer!!wow!
Some modern guitar know it alls may think he is sloppy. I think at this point in life he lost some control of his motor skills. I assure you John played tight and from his heart in earlier years. John was the real deal. He was a pioneer. One of the early trail blazers, and his playing was a lot better than this when he was younger. Beautiful person and great musician! I'm a fan since since the 60s. Can't believe all this time has past and how it has ravaged us physically. RIP Johnny Winters. You are one of the guitar Gods. You left your mark on the music world! God bless your soul.
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This is cool! Thanks for your comment! Greetings from Illinois!
What a great interview!
That man was the electric blues in person. There will never be another one like him.
They dont make them anymore, they broke the mold when this one was done.
Sincere, honest,true.
damn right my mom claims to have seen him when she was younger i still dont believe her if its true she was pretty damn lucky
The great Johnny Winter, what a player! And a true gentleman R.I.P. Johnny.
My first concert was Johnny Winter,he started me into guitar playing.Every time he came to town I went to his concerts. Thank you Johnny for giving the world a lifetime of great music.
Me too
N-O-B-O-D-Y could do it like Johnny. Saw him on my 17th birthday Chicago Auditorium. Best present of all time!
I bet I was there!
In his prime he was on another level, not reached by anyone to date I don’t think.
My first concert in 84. He opened for George Thorogood, and blew him away. My ears are STILL ringing he was so loud. I was transformed.
Me too!!
I had grown up listening to the Beatles, the Stones, James Brown, Dave Brubeck, and folk music but nothing prepared me for Second Winter. It pierced my soul and turned me into a lifelong blues fan. A great guitar player and sorely missed.
Be careful with a fool is a a masterpiece of singing and guitar-playing -- among others. Great musician and sincere too
Long live Johnny Winter. Thanks for all the incredible music you've blessed us with!!!!
All-around KILLER GUITAR PLAYER REST IN PEACE JOHNNY YOUR MUSIC AND SOUND N STYLE WILL NEVER DIE YOUR NOT FORGOTTEN
I met Johnny on his tour bus. I walked up, shook his hand and he was more than happy to sign my Woodstock ticket. So now I have a Sunday Woodstock ticket signed by Mr. Winter.
"Gone but not forgotten" So glad I got to see Johnny, 👍🏼what a talented guitarist RIP
I saw him play live in 1981 opening up for Alvin Lee. He absolutely tore the house down! One of the best guitar players I’ve ever seen. Great entertainer as well.I’ll never forget that show he played
Johnny AND Alvin!!!!! Holy crap. The two rockinist blues players ever to strap on a guitar. I was around then and I still say, Lucky You.
May they both Rest In Peace.
A true Texas Legend! Thank the Lord I got the chance to see him just a couple of years before his passing on.
Johnny Winter was my favourite guitar player. I am sad he is gone.
What a humble,honest,sincere and friggin' brilliant blues man.......
I have always enjoyed Johnny Winter he was one of my favorite players RIP Johnny.
one of the Best musicians on the planet. ...RIP
Let's just say musician
He sure was one of the musicians of all time
If a guitarist wants to study the 60s and 70s blues and rock, johhnys licks is a must for him, specially his fast sextuplets which you can find in Real Blues and Real Rock books by Ken Chipkin.
Blues was kinda slow before Johnny came to play.@@shainshartershwate7421
RIP Johnny, it was You that made me understand the blues back in the 70s. I instinctively liked the blues, but you opened the door and showed me what it really meant. I never knew you but I'll never forget you or what you did for me without ever knowing it.
Johnny Winter, one of the greatest of all blues players. Thank-you.
Absolutely love Johnny, fortunate to see him twice. Once in '88 then later in the 2000's. He is my favorite blues man. RIP
I remember, oh about 30+ yrs ago, sitting at a friends listening to some old BB King tunes. He turned and asked me if I've ever listened to or heard of Mr. Winter, I said no. So with the shock on his face , he put it on and so began my journey and love of Mr. Winter and his music. My journey continues to this day. RIP to one of Greats.
Listen all you haters...you know who you are, the ones who watch people's tube posts just to slag them off, poor character trait that is by the way, at the end of the day this guy has lived a life of blues and met people and seen things that you could never dream of...I bet he doesn't lose a wink of sleep about your shitty comments. Jw a real blues man.
Amen. Haters fuck off!
brutalblues I agree
I'm with you guys!
You tell 'em Chico.
Haters have nothing better to do. I just call them "SOCIAL MEDIA RATS" bc of their jealous and ABSOLUTELY no accomplishments.
Long Live JOHNNY WINTER !!!😎👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for the comment Richie P. Well said.
Thanks to Johnny I've always had a soft spot for Firebirds. RIP Johnny. Thanks for all the music, memories and inspiration.
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It doesn't matter who you think plays better, who likes who, whatever, JW is what he is-a musician who plays and lives the blues. He’s sang/played guitar with the best of them. I witnessed his shouting blues in 1976, in a bar where you were so close, (in Minneapolis called the Cabooze), where you could look up and touch his feet. It didn't get much better than that for me. Johnny has had his share of ups and downs, but he is still alive in 2013, and that is what you would call a LIVING LEGEND!
Back around 1981 I had the pleasure of watching a Johnny Winter show in San Francisco, California. It was at a place called The Old Waldorf and it was a pretty small venue.
I arrived late and there was no where to sit so the guy says "just stand over here" and he led me to the side of the "stage" area where Mr. Winter proceeded to to put on a show not more than 10 feet away. I remember thinking "wow!! this man is a guitar playing bad ass!" Really cool guy too.
Peace!
A lot of AMAZING concerts took place at the old Waldorf!!! One being Television when they recorded that live album there!
Johnny was a genius, an amazing musician, and a sweet person !!!
Saw him in the mid-70's in a large venue and then again in the mid-90's in a small venue. He was a consistent performer, a pleasure to watch and hear. Yes RIP Johnny. You played your heart out.
I was Johnny's first drummer and my dad got us our first night club gig and Johnny was correct about him drinking and not really watching us too closely. It was a club called "Tom's Fish Camp. on the Pine Island bayou in Voth Texas.
+fguka I am doing very well I have been playing Guitar since 1961 when I stopped playing drums. Edgar and I left Johnny to put together a 5 horn band with Jerry LaCroix on vocals and Tenor sax. For runner to "White Trash" In 1964 Edgar and went on the road with Johnny where Edgar played Alto sax and organ and I played Organ and 2nd guitar.
Coco Montoya went from drums to guitar as well.
very cool lucky you :)
did you happen to know my uncle Don Duron?
the club at pine island bayou is still there
Still listening to his music, God bless him 😢
I opened for him a couple of times close to the end. Frankly, I didn't watch much of the shows. I didn't want to remember him that way. He was still enthusiastic (even played drums in soundcheck one night) but his body was failing him.
I opened for BB King in the early 2000s. Same thing. Flashes of their old brilliance among a lot of struggling through.
It tells us that these guys were committed to their crews, bands and worked to the end.
I'm glad I got a chance to see him up close, meet him, touch his famous Gibson and see him as he really was.
RIP
Damn ! Johnny Winter had such amazing talent - one of a kind - I'm glad I got to see him perform live !!! R.I.P. JOHNNY WINTER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Johnny and his brother Edgar have been an inspiration since my brother introduced me to there music in 1968!!!! Thank God for them sharing all there talent, it just doen't get any better than this!
Thanks for posting. Johnny's a true gentleman...... American musical history here.
Send Johnny Winter three times in the past each time he blew my mind one bad boy you go Johnny rest in peace baby
Rest in peace johnny . Ill never forget the times i saw heard, and was blown away . Thanks
I saw him and Edgar back in 1973, I sure do miss him already. God Bless You Johnny
MORE!!! Must have seen him 10 times over the years. God were we all LUCKY!!!!!!!!!! wow.
Johny Winters is really one of the greatest guitar players ever to pickup one This guy came from back in the day All the great players of today know who he is This guy help start it all folks
some people go to church I listen J.W
Winter, not Winters.
One of the best shows I've ever seen. JW was an incredible guitarist.
Saw Jonny Winter in 1968 at the JFK Hockey arena during the summer saw J Girls Band there and
Edgar Winter there too !!!
Thank you for posting this. Johnny definitely made his mark in the world. Such an awesome person he was.
RIP from across the pond. One of the greatest
his version of highway 61 made it his
I'm from Beaumont. My mom hung out with all these guys and showed me their music growing up. This shit means so much to me. I really want to carry on that Texas sound. Austin is getting so watered down.
Being from Texas, I was raised on Johnny and Edgar's music...I consider them both icons of musicianship and talent...great to see Johnny is Still Alive and Well!
Johnny...I've seen you 6 times and loved every minute. You were the best! YOU knew how to rock...and YOU knew how to play the best blues. Nobody was/is better! We will miss you. You were absolutely incredible! I never heard you make a mistake. Every time I saw you...after the show...I said to myself..."Wow...how can a guitar player be that good...you were unbelievable...absolutely unbelievable." You showed the world how blues is supposed to be played." You are truly a "blues God!"
This guy lived more of a life than most could ever hope to live.
Thank you Johnny Winter for all the incredible music and awesome shows you brought to my life... Forever loved & Forever missed....
MoonDreams & SeaWishes to my favorite Bluesman !
I hate the fact that a man get old...but johnny still and always be my hero!! Keep on bluesin', old man!! You really rock! The master, the best... ever!!!
First time listening to Winters great music and love his stories This guy has alot of lost music history in his mind One great interview
He would play the Spectum in Philadelphia at lest once a year in the 70’s. I never missed him. RIP. Johnny.
I miss my favorite player , the whole reason I play the blues , RIP Johnny
Thanks so much for posting this.I've seen Johnny about 4 or 5 times in the 70s.What great player.Got to meet him and actualy burned a couple j's with him,what great guy, treated us like he had known us for yrs. thx again.
What a legend and also just a regular guy who shocked the world . " one night I was on mescaline and couldnt play " ..I could hear him talk for hours ...Miss you Johnny ..God bless.
R.I.P. Johnny. You bedazzled me in 1976 at the Nashville Auditorium with your chrome guitar.
My favourite American Guitarist. Very influential in my life.
Raw talent !
Absolutely Loved Johnny! I saw him in Denver '77-'78 and again in Minneapolis around 2000. Loved what he did with Muddy & RD! One of the greatest slide players - EVER! RIP JDW III
the best interview since 1991.Johnny seems to be qiute ok after all those years with drugs,drinking,heavy smokin,breaking his wrist,etc.His humour does'n let him down,and how he plays and sings even today.He coud'nt be more American.
A real gem and a national (and international) treasure.
Every interview I've ever seen with Johnny he always comes across as the most down to earth, easy person to talk to. He had a big influence on me when I was 12 years old in 1974 when I heard "Johnny Winter Live And". When I started playing guitar 3 years later, I eventually picked up slide because of him and Duane Allman.
Love Johnny Winter, rest his soul. Saw him in Augusta GA back in the 80's in a small club. Been a fan ever since. Awesome!
It's his passion! Johnny's playing isn't what it once was but his passion and love for the art is unmatched. One of my all time favorites along with Edgar & Rick!
I could listen to johnny talk and tell stories all night!! a true blues legend!!
I was fortunate to have seen him a few times, the first time was back in the mid 70s and Lynyrd Skynyrd was the opening act, it was in the local civic center, a few years later he was playing in a small club and the show was sold out so my friend and I snuck thro through an open window, good time RIP
Every time Johnny was in New York I Seen him Especially in my Father Place!
There is never going to be anyone like him from guitar to his voice he is number one!
Saw Johnny several times in the 70's. We loved the guy, but then again, we was a little crazy too lol. Always put on a great show man.
We won't be seeing anyone with the talent and desire of Mr Winter. Was blessed to see Johnny play 6 - 7 times in the last 10 years. Everytime he came to Saint Louis I had to go to his show. Last saw Johnny June 23, 2014. He put on a killing show. Will miss getting to see him play live.
Been following JW since the early 70s when I first saw him with Edgar, Rick Derringer and Randy Hobbs. He was and has been my inspiration since then. It's like the man was born the son of a guitar. He's connected to the instrument always. Part and parcel. The real deal. Sad to see him in his decline, but he's paid his dues and left his mark. What else can an artist do?
I was introduced to the blues in college when I got hold of White, Hot, and Blue-Johnny Winter in 1979.............and that led to Muddy Waters, Little Walter......etc, etc, etc....Thank you Johnny from a big fan.......
I only got to see Johnny one time. It was in Atlanta at the Fox Theater. It was on Aug. 16, 1977, the same day Elvis died. Johnny totally blew the roof off of the place. I'll never forget it as long as I live.
on "captured live" and "live and", he's a TORNADO !! Best slide play EVER !!
He is one of the great guitar legends that has always stood the test of times
I first saw Johnny at the Park Center in Charlotte in the late 70's.. Incredible yet was blown away after first hearing his Johnny Winter And..
Johnny's a very underrated guitarist.. So much of Stevie Ray Vaughan's great playing echoes Johnny Winter's brilliance.
Listen to Albert King and you'll know where SRV got a lot of his stuff from.
'The first time I heard this song, and the last time I'll play it, I'll be thinking of Mr. Abert King' once said SRV before playing 'The Sky's Crying' The soul of his blues was from icons like King, but SRV's guitar speed and power have Johnny Winter written all over them.
Freddie/BB/Albert King/Elmore James/Chuck Berry/Lonnie Mack/Albert Collins/Johnny Winter/Jimi Hendrix etc etc.
Johnny was never "underrated". Where do you people get this "underrated" stuff and what the fuck does it even mean anyway?
@@cravinbob Under recognised...
Dude still had it! Saw him back in the 80s - RIP Johnny!
THE BLUES PURE SPIRITUAL, thanks for this gift.
Loads full respect for this guitarplayer and what he made from music
Got to see you Johnny in Chicago and it was just you and bass and drums, you were so good back in 88, I have just found out about you passing on this morning, be at peace my blues brother. Peace and love to you always.
Saw him in Germany in the 80's. Listened and enjoyed his music. Peace to him.
Great hearing Johnny talk about his early days
I had the pleasure of seeing him twice during the 80's, both times in San Francisco.
I wasn't a big blues fan in the 60,s but a roomate played Johnny Winter all the time. On the back of an album jacket Johnny stated that it didn't matter how many or how few notes you played, it was about the feelings. Also, when you think you're real good its time to hang up your guitar. Well in a single day I lost my girlfriend my apartment and my job in about a 2 hour time span. I went to my non- home and Johnny was being played. I said crank it up as loud as you can! Lordy, I found the Blues!
Johnny and i met in Bowling Green Ky back around 2009. He needed a favor and I helped him out. I'll keep it at that. It was a good time , a mellow time. He kept a player with him and listened to Muddy the whole time before the show through his ear buds. We hit it off pretty good. I told him a story about kicking a girl out of my car on the way to a Stones Concert in 1993 because she said Hendrix was better than Johnny. Now I dont want to open a can of worms here (or did I just do it) but Johnny has always been and always will be my favorite guitar/singing blues and rock and roller. Johnny laughed at that story and said "Man did you really kick that chick out ?" I said yeah and he laughed some more. I went back and got her , she was sitting on a guard rail in the rain. I let her back in under one condition. Anyway , Johnny gave me a slide that i still have today. I miss him. He was a good cat.
I visited his resting place in Ct. He is till one of my heroes. Always will be.
No can of worms their Hendrix was great Johnny was something else great great player
I enjoyed your comment. I've been a fan of Johnny since his first album came out.
I saw him 3 times. Incredible. He seems like an absolute cool human. Wish I could have hung out with him. Take care man.
Oh PS. I'm from Hazard ky.
He was, in my opinion, THE best slide guitar player who ever lived.
+John Smith I agree. King of blues...
Duane allman???
+John Smith I hadn't heard of him before until Johnny was asked in a video ... " Are there any current ( newer ) slide players that you admire ? ". His response with no hesitation ... " Derek Trucks ". That's been several years ago and when I first watched some of his videos I quickly saw what Johnny saw. That boy COOKS !!!
+John Smith 4 me was Jeff Beck, but im respect ur opinion, man .
+John Smith You know immediately who it is when you hear him. "Highway 61 Revisited" for me was life altering.
Thanks Jeff ! Johnny is still one of my all time faves .
RIP JDW. A true guitar god and legend.
Not only a master guitarist but a humble man who honors the giants who came before him.
We miss you Johnny, Heaven done called another Blues singer back home...
I was lucky to see him in the early 80`s at the bijou theater in knoxville,tn god what a great show
I saw Johnny live in 1973 when I was 14 yrs old. I saw him again in 1991. I'm 52 now and I'd give anything to see him one more time!
He is at the very top of my list of favorite players, thanks for posting this.
He is really amazing. I love his Still Alive and Well song. Just great! Warm phransing, singing, great stuff!
"Don't hit it now, hit it on four: 1,2,3,4..."
A treasure that has been laid to rest...His great licks live on...
He was a pretty fascinating man. Love listening to him talk about the old days.
Fast as lightning his fingers and hit the right notes.. his Singing Voice was incredible
I lived in this Legends lifetime ..... a Legend of Guitar.
People discuss guitar players in relation to other players style but some players you hear and see, the individual is just so much in a different dimension that they are incomparable. In a separate category by themselves. Johnny Winter was in a place with nobody around. Class by himself.
agreed
Maybe not quite A Class By Himself. But I guarantee it doesn't take but a few names to do a Roll Call.
One of the things that I think made him special was well versed in acoustic blues and, then he learned from some of the electric players and combined the two styles.
Not Only Is This Texan Th Best Guitarist Of All Time....His Singing Exemplifies R & B....This Man Is My Idol....Thank You Allah !!
Saw Johnny in 1970 at Sunshine Inn in Asbury Park NJ . Rick Derringer was playing with him. Awesome show. 2 Great guitarists trading leads back & forth. Amazing. Hooked on Blues 4 life.
Saw Johnny two nights in a row at the Town & Country Kentish Town and Highbury c. 1992, I think. The Highbury venue was tiny and Johnny was great but the second night, in a much bigger and better venue, he kicked some major fucking arse. His version of Link Wray's Rumble was a shredder's delight. RIP Johnny!
'bout 30 years ago I saw J.W. downtown Dallas,WestEnd market place outside show....I was very into HeavyMetal music...he played a slide guitar solo that Kicked my Ass......we miss ya brutha....*every now & then it's kinda hard to tell,but I'm still ALIVE & well*
OMG Johnny, you´re one of the just two guitar players I can listen to forever.
Johnny Winter...BEST BLUESMAN EVER!!!! Sound the Bell BABY!!!!