Johnny Winter RIP

[Slevage]

Just heard he passed at 70.

Love the heart and feel of his playing. He always had great bass players. Love the sound of a "raw" live trio.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

One of the true greats. I've played many Johnny Winter tunes in my life.

 

[matthewbrown]

My first taste of playing bass was playing along with Johnny Winter And Live. Thanks, Johnny!

 

[WillieB]

Sad news RIP Johnny

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/blues-legend-johnny-winter-dead-at-70/


Charlie Haden now Johnny ....

 

[2saddleslab]

Had the honor to open 4 shows w/ JW back in the 90's. His road manager made sure he was well protected backstage [from pesky opening acts, among other things] and applied large white footprints on the floor for Johnny to follow to the stage due to his limited eyesight.

 

[lbbc]

so sad....a very talented blues guitarist and one I've listened to on many occasions.

 

[drummer5359]

My older brother, a guitarist, started high school in the fall of 1969. I remember him buying "The progressive blues experience" shortly thereafter. We wore out that album while learning our first blues riffs. I was a newbie drummer, it fueled my first attempts at playing shuffles.

R.I.P Johnny.

 

[Splods]

I had only just heard of him this year. Sad to hear of his passing.

 

[Ewo]

His recordings were part of my musical education, too.

R.I.P.

 

[jd56hawk]

Saw him live at the Passaic theater…maybe '74. He was incredible and seemed like the friendliest guy in town. He was the kind of guy who had a way of making songs you're not familiar with sound like something you knew well and loved.

 

[Atshen]

The only good thing about that is that I won't feel bad missing his concert on July 24th...

He was the king of electric blues. That raspy voice was so soulful! And his guitar playing... man! We really lost a great one and I feel sad...

 

[Bassco]

Pulled out my old Johnny lp's today and listened to some great blues--so Johnny is "Still Alive and Well" RIP

 

[snarebear]

Saw him many times from the 70 s up to last month. RIP to one of the legends of blues and rock.

 

[tedious1]

R.I.P. Johnny, only saw him once live, regret I couldn't have caught him a few more times.

 

[Raf Seibert]

When I googled Johnny Winter, (I've known his music since his first record) I came across an image of Johnny playing lead with Jimmi Hendricks playing, of all things, BASS for him.

 

[Atshen]

When I googled Johnny Winter, (I've known his music since his first record) I came across an image of Johnny playing lead with Jimmi Hendricks playing, of all things, BASS for him.

Yes, they may now reunite and rock the heavens!

 

[bluesblaster]

Wow, sad day in the music world, A true icon that represented the soul of rock n roll and the blues, you will be missed RIP

 

[Jeff K]

Saw him live at the Passaic theater…maybe '74. He was incredible and seemed like the friendliest guy in town. He was the kind of guy who had a way of making songs you're not familiar with sound like something you knew well and loved.

Yeah, I saw him several times in the '70s. He was fantastic. Great concerts, and phenomenal guitar player. RIP Johnny, and thanks for all the great music and memories...

 

[BurningSkies]

Johnny Winter And is and will always be one of my favorite albums ever. I know he basically disavowed the 'rock' thing for blues, but it's one of the best hard rock albums of all time.

 

[JimK]

Johnny Winter And is and will always be one of my favorite albums ever. I know he basically disavowed the 'rock' thing for blues, but it's one of the best hard rock albums of all time.

I agree!