RIP Johnny Winter

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 17 Jul 2014 2:21 am

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/blues- ... ead-at-70/

Jay Fagerlie · Post by **Jay Fagerlie** » 17 Jul 2014 6:47 am

The guy that inspired me to play guitar.

Sad day for me.

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 17 Jul 2014 7:02 am

Johnny was a ferocious slide player - when he hit, I don't think anybody had heard anything like it. Early on, I used to see him regularly and get right in front of the stage with 3-6 dimed Twin Reverbs stacked as a pyramid (man, it was loud) so I could watch what he was doing.

He has been in ill health for a while now, but this still hits hard. RIP, Johnny.

robert kramer · Post by **robert kramer** » 17 Jul 2014 7:24 am

This is a tough one.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2014/07 ... nyt-region

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjcOSmmTTiE

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 17 Jul 2014 7:54 am

This is sad news. I was a big fan back in the early 70s. His Live album was amazing and inspired a lot of young players at the time. Rest in Peace, Johnny.

Jack Hanson · Post by **Jack Hanson** » 17 Jul 2014 8:02 am

Always liked the Progressive Blues Experiment stuff best, especially his slide work on his metal-bodied National.

Loudest show I ever saw was his trio at Billy's in Fort Worth. I'd swear they could be heard back in Beaumont.

RIP

robert kramer · Post by **robert kramer** » 17 Jul 2014 9:28 am

If you ever run across Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary Concert check out JW doing "Highway 61 Revisited." He took them all of them downtown.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 17 Jul 2014 9:39 am

Count me in as another fan in mourning. I really love Johnny's voice.

Michael Maddex · Post by **Michael Maddex** » 17 Jul 2014 1:59 pm

RIP Johnny.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 17 Jul 2014 3:11 pm

The first time I ever heard "bottle neck guitar" I thought that it was a guitar with a glass neck making that sound....played by Johnny Winter (I was 17 at the time and knew very little about the mechanics of music & instruments).....but it did put "that" sound in my head which later on brought me to steel guitar....

RIP Johnny Winter.......

Chris Boyd · Post by **Chris Boyd** » 17 Jul 2014 4:03 pm

A very sad day.. Johnny was a huge influence on me,especially back in the late 60's and early 70's. The Johnny Winter And live lp got more spin time than any I can recall..He and Rick Derringer were the absolute best together.... RIP Blues master and thank you so much....

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 17 Jul 2014 4:47 pm

The Illustrated Man - rest in peace.

Duncan Hodge · Post by **Duncan Hodge** » 17 Jul 2014 5:07 pm

I always loved everything I heard that Johnny Winter did. And...since this is The Steel Guitar Forum...I thought I'd point out that he could pull off some really soulful country with pedal steel included.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ub2x9JWkVc

Ken Campbell · Post by **Ken Campbell** » 18 Jul 2014 5:53 am

[quote="Frank Freniere"]The Illustrated Man - rest in peace.[/quote]

Yeah buddy. Another heavy gone....

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » 18 Jul 2014 6:11 am

The 2nd concert that I ever went to was Johnny Winter in 1969 I believe. It was right after "The Progressive Blues Experiment" album. He had Edgar with him playing Sax. I remember that he played slide on one of those Fender solid body twelve strings.
He was playing through a wall of Fender Twin reverb amps. I heard him talk, and laugh about that later.
Great show. As many times as I saw Muddy Waters I never got to see Johnny playing with him.
One of the best blues players ever. Nobody sounded quite like him,and a great singer. I will miss him.
Lefty

Mark Erlewine · Post by **Mark Erlewine** » 18 Jul 2014 8:04 am

I am deeply saddened to hear of Johnny Winter's death. He was a unique individual and an amazing guitar player. I always admired his individualism. He was adamant about staying true to the music he loved, irrespective of if it was a commercial success or not. I think his quote on this picture says it all. I will forever be grateful of his support of my Lazer guitar design, and my small, independent business, and his friendship. He recorded a dozen or more albums with the Lazer since he first started using it over 30 years ago, and I am so glad he was able to keep doing what he loved up until the end. Paul Nelson was the driving force behind making that possible. His family are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 18 Jul 2014 8:53 am

I just watched an old video on YouTube of Johnny Playing at Woodstock in '69. He was playing a Fender 12 string with only six strings on it and getting a great sound. I've been a fan of his for many years but haven't listened to him for a good while now which I'm sorry for. He was one helluva picker and he used a thumbpick (like you're supposed to)........RIP Johnny W....JH in Va.

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 19 Jul 2014 8:39 am

Johnny Winter playing bass and Jon Paris guitar. Watch what happens at about 3:35.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBNOBx9eqSo

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 19 Jul 2014 6:58 pm

Duncan Hodge wrote:I always loved everything I heard Johnny Winter did. And...since this is The Steel Guitar Forum...I thought I'd point out that he could pull off some really soulful country with pedal steel included.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ub2x9JWkVc

That's Rick Derringer on pedal steel.

Cartwright Thompson · Post by **Cartwright Thompson** » 20 Jul 2014 1:44 pm

My first guitar hero. He absolutely killed it at Woodstock but didn't make the film. It's tough enough bein' a white guy much less an albino. He was one of the last "real deals".

Godfrey Arthur · Post by **Godfrey Arthur** » 30 Jul 2014 11:15 pm

RIP Johnny. Condolences to the family.