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For 40 years Johnny Winter has been a guitar hero without equal. Signing with Columbia Records in 1969, he immediately laid out the blueprint for his fresh take on classic blues with a powerful combination of authentic Texas funk and his own high energy interpretation for the legions of fans just discovering the blues via the likes of Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. Constantly shifting between primal country blues in the vein of Robert Johnson to scorching electric slide guitar, Johnny has always been one of the most respected singers and influential guitar players in rock and the clear link between British blues rock and American Southern rock ala the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Throughout the 70s and 80s he was the unofficial torch bearer for the blues, championing and aiding the careers of his idols like Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker.
The Johnny Winter story is the stuff of legend. Born in Beaumont, Texas, in a rough and tumble oil town he grew up listening to and then playing Blues and Rock 'n' Roll at a very early age. His inclusion in a story about Texas music in Rolling Stone in 1968 ignited a bidding war among record labels for his phenomenal talent. Since 1969 and his self-titled debut, Johnny has recorded almost 40 albums of classic rock and blues and was one of the top arena rock acts in the mid-70s. In the late 70s he produced and played on a stunning series of Grammy award winning albums with Muddy Waters, who affectionately referred to Johnny as his "son." The recordings served as a "comeback" for his idol while also refreshing his own deep and unwavering love of the blues.
Today Johnny Winter is enjoying an unparalleled resurgence performing to sold out shows worldwide even after a long life full of honors and accomplishments such as a triumphant appearance at Eric Clapton's 2007 Crossroads Festival with Derek Trucks, Buddy Guy and Clapton that has been immortalized on the Emmy award winning DVD. In a ceremony with Slash presenting in Nashville, Gibson Guitars released the signature Johnny Winter Firebird guitar that has been his beloved trademark for years. A Live through the 70s DVD is a hit along with his Live Bootleg Series CDs that have all entered the Top 10 Billboard Blues charts. Two unique instructional DVDs have been produced by Cherry Lane/Hal Leonard to the gratitude of players around the world. Always one for special appearances he recently performed with the Allman Brothers at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan on the 40th anniversary of their debut. In addition Winter has been headlining such prestigious events as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, Swedish Rock Fest, Warren Haynes X-mas jam and Europe's Rockpalast viewed by millions just to name a few. Warner Bros. has now released a 40th anniversary DVD of Woodstock: 3 Days of Love and Peace the Director's cut featuring, for the first time, Johnny playing his smoking classic "Meantown Blues." His recent Grammy nominated "I'm A Bluesman" disc on Virgin/EMI, has only added to his Texas-sized reputation. Joining him on this CD are 2 members of his current scorching road-tested touring band consisting of guitarist Paul Nelson, bassist Scott Spray, and newly added drummer Vito Liuzzi.
Performing now with a renewed vigor and fire to say that he is "back" would be an understatement. In fact, he never left. He is just better than ever.
Johnny Winter's Official Website!
Johnny Winter's Official MySpace!
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SEPTEMBER 2010
02 MARYLAND HEIGHT MO VOODOO LOUNGE @ HARRAH'S
03 KANSAS CITY MO KNUCKLEHEAD SALOON
04 PEORIA IL ILLINOIS BLUES FESTIVAL
11 BROCKVILLE, ON CAN BROCKVILLE ARTS CENTER
12 PORT CREDIT, ON CAN SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE
14 SEATTLE WA THE TRIPLE DOOR
15 MISSION, BC CAN CLARK FOUNDATION THEATRE
16 NORTH VANCOUVER, BC CAN CENTENNIAL THEATRE CENTRE
17 VICTORIA, BC CAN ALIX GOOLDEN HALL
18 NANAIMO, BC CAN PORT THEATRE
19 COURTENAY, BC CAN SID WILLIAMS THEATRE
20 CROFTON, BC CAN CROFTON HOTEL BAR AND GRILL
21 PORTLAND OR ALADDIN THEATER
23 AGOURA HILLS CA CANYON CLUB
24 REDONDO BEACH CA BRIXTON SOUTH BAY
25 SAN JUAN CAPISTRA CA THE COACH HOUSE
26 SAN FRANCISCO CA EC'S JOOK JOINT BLUES SERIES
29 ASPEN CO THE BELLY UP
30 DENVER CO CERVANTE'S MASTERPIECE BALLROOM
OCTOBER 2010
02 PHOENIX AZ CELEBRITY OPERATIONS
15 SAN LEON TX 18TH STREET PIER
17 THRU 24 SAN DIEGO CA THE LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES CRUISE
NOVEMBER 2010
08 LEVERKUSEN GER FORUM LEVERKUSEN
10 MALMO SWE KULTURBOLAGET
11 HELSINGOR DEN TOLDKAMMERET
12 SILKEBORG DEN TEATERHUSET
13 SVENDBORG DEN BORGERFORENINGEN
15 CHARLEROI BEL LE COLISEUM
16 L-ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE LUX ROCKHAL CLUB
18 SZCZECIN POL FREE BLUES CLUB
19 TORUN POL TORUN BLUES MEETING
20 SUMPERK CZE BLUES ALIVE FESTIVAL
DECEMBER 2010
03 BILOXI MS HARD ROCK LIVE
10 FALLS CHURCH VA THE STATE THEATRE
11 JIM THORPE PA PENN'S PEAK
16 TARRYTOWN NY TARRYTOWN MUSIC HALL
17 SHIRLEY MA BULL RUN RESTAURANT
18 FALL RIVER MA NARROWS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
JANUARY 2011
04 NEW YORK CITY NY B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
11 NEW YORK CITY NY B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
15 SALISBURY MA BLUE OCEAN HALL
18 NEW YORK CITY NY B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
21 LONDONDERRY NH TUPELO MUSIC HALL
22 WHITE RIVER JUNCT. VT TUPELO MUSIC HALL
25 NEW YORK CITY NY B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL
MARCH 2011
25 FLINT MI THE WHITING
MAY 2011
06 ISERNHAGEN GER BLUES GARAGE
07 GRONINGEN NET RHYTHM & BLUES NIGHT
08 SAARBRUCKEN GER GARAGE |
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