Amazing musicians and fans will have a chance to gather and celebrate the music and spirit of one of the greatest Blues Guitarists of all time. Join Paul Nelson and Johnny's Band in a concert experience that promises to be a Rock and Blues bash like no other. The Johnny Winter Allstar Band has been wowing audiences everywhere performing the incredible music played and loved by the late great Blues/Rock legend Johnny Winter. "Celebrating the music of Rock/Blues icon Johnny Winter and more! Passionate and enthusiastic, the record celebrates Johnny Winter and introduces his music to newer generations with an outstanding selection of star guests and classic songs.The JOHNNY WINTER ALLSTAR BAND feat: Paul Nelson and Frontman and former band member James Montgomery The mellow original “End Of The Line”, closes the album with a reflection on death accompanied by an emotional approach with piano and strings.īrother Johnny is arguably one of the greatest tribute albums of all time. Hawkins left us way too soon last month and his talent and charisma will be sorely missed. The hard-rocking take on “Guess I’ll Go Away” is only made possible by Taylor Hawkins’ impeccable drumming and high-energy vocals. “Rock n’ Roll Hoochie Koo” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” are also highlights as well as the explosive version of “Memory Pain”, sung by Warren Haynes.
Featuring a punchy saxophone and Joe Walsh’s vocals, the song is taken to another level. Goode”, an important song in Johnny’s Career, also received special treatment. On the song, Edgar commented: “So I wrote this about something I know Johnny felt deep in his heart…the idea of being a star yet feeling all alone… and then the perfect title, ‘Lone Star Blues’ came to me, which as a native Texan carries a double meaning.”Ĭhuck Berry’s everlasting classic “Johnny B. “Alive and Well” follows with Edgar’s distinctive voice battling for the spotlight with Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s fiery licks while the magnificent, acoustic-based original cut “Lone Star Blues” features Keb’ Mo’ and tells Johnny’s story focusing on how he dealt with stardom. The opener “Mean Town Blues”, sung by Edgar, features Joe Bonamassa impressing once more as his biting guitar sound cuts through the mix brilliantly. While the renditions do not deviate from the originals substantially, they are infused with new doses of enthusiasm and intensity, which is the result of the passion of every musician involved. The album celebrates Johnny’s career with 15 tracks carefully picked by Edgar as well as two new original numbers. This release by Quarto Valley Records features the participation of musicians such as Joe Bonamassa, Doyle Bramhall II, Robben Ford, Billy Gibbons, Warren Haynes, Keb’ Mo’, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, Derek Trucks, and Taylor Hawkins, among many others. With this in mind, Edgar assembled an illustrious group of guests of the highest caliber to record the recently released Brother Johnny, a heartfelt tribute to his very first musical champion. Despite this great difference from his brother, who was a bluesman above all else, Edgar has always loved Johnny deeply. Having experimented with several musical genres besides the blues, such as jazz, pop, and classical music, nothing stood in the way of his musical expeditions. Having played countless times in bands with his brother, Edgar also built an incredible career in his own right.
Johnny Winter is to many (this author included) a source of inspiration in terms of both guitar skills and toughness in the face of adversity.Įdgar Winter is a brilliant multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. Winter passed away in 2014 in Switzerland, just two days after playing a festival in France, leaving behind one of the finest legacies in blues rock history. Fortunately, he emerged victorious from these dark times in the latter stages of his life and managed to end his career sounding as good and inspired as he did in his heyday in the ’70s. However, the frantic pace of musical success takes its toll, which brought Winter the torment of drug addiction and crippling anxiety. His incredible musical talent made it possible for him to go on a beautiful journey, having won millions of fans around the world with the powerful sound of his guitar. Johnny Winter is one of the most iconic names in the history of blues and rock.
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