@Frazzo I heard a good new blues tune today . It was Eric Clapton and Derek Trucks together. Damned good guitar work on both their parts. The old Erik is back !!!! Would love to see Johnny in concert.
Go Man Go Brother JW! Its Better To Burn Out Than To Fade Away ! Ive played your stuff for years and years and Love your Music Man ! Long Live Johnny Winter !
Elsker den nye form og den nye tidsalder han er gået ind i. Men den speed-blues hun kunne spille i 80érne er jo slut. Nu er det måske de 3 akkorder der rykker bedst for ham - han er jo blevet gamel. Bare gi´40 år mere Johnny, det vil være okay...
What could be more suiting than to see JW as a grandaddy of them all, rocking and rolling until his frail little body gives out. He'll probably die onstage. What a glorious thing that would be to see. Like an old Viking still fighting 'til he's got no more. In the meantime, he's still got the juice. Love You JW!
Johnny broke his hip some years ago and has been sitting ever since. He still has that signature style and beautiful touch that is his only. He has a new manager and is playing in the US and all over Europe.
Even as a frail old man, he's still one of the best blues players out there. You never know what he'll do next. How many blues guys can you say that about?!
I was one of many at The Cheese& Grain Saturday 3rd May To see This Legend, He stands along side The Greats of White Boy Bluses, Peter,Steve,Mayall,Alexs Corner,Rory,who knows!or gives a F#*k what Guitar he plays,
This man has been a rock ICON for at least 35-40 years. This is a man that played multi tuneings before you kids called it alternetive. To you alt. players , alternetive just means that you dont have to really learn how to play your scales or learn anything else about music. Hey why don't you RAP? Thats music. Right????
a slowed down Johnny Winter is still WAY better than most other players!......these modern shredders for all their bullshit speed and wankry, could never approach Johnny's amazing timing and instant ad-lib phrasing with spot on time keeping!....ya, he ain't what he used to be, but still damn good!
I just saw Johnny less than an hour ago in Missoula. Yeah, he's sitting on a chair and showing his age. At first my wife and I were hoping it wouldn't just be sad... far from it. the man gave 110% and just tore it up. By the time he did the last number I was wishing he would play for nother hour. He is a legend and a master. I saw Bob Dylan last year, and I wish Bob had put 1/10 of the heart and soul that Johnny did. Bob just kinda phoned it in, Johnny gave it all.
Thanks so much for the great review. The man amazes me too, he just keeps givin' it all he's got. Just an incredible guitarist and such a pleasant man. Glad you got to see him.
This is almost 40 years after his heyday and he still swings like a motherf&$#@r. Not as fast and furious as he used to be in his smack era, but his phrasing and rhythm are as good as ever. Johnny Winter is one of the few, authentic, true GREATS, black or white. Long live Sweet Papa.
I saw Johnny many years ago from center stage seats. I played in a high-end rock band of which one of our openning songs was "Jumpin'Jack Flash" Johnnies version of cours. I played lead guitar.
On this particular video, I can't quite make out what he says the title of the song is. Can anyone post back with this video songs title?
I just saw Johnny tonight here at the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale. He did this song and it was better to see it in person then on here. But he doesn't have much of a growl in his voice anymore. Hes old. What can you say right? But I'm glad I saw him.
i wonder how many guitarists have cut their chops by listening to and jamming along with johnny,..........hearing him either makes me wanna start playing along or eat some ribs and drink a beer,........hey nicolas cage...........he is the national treasure.........
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I saw him some months ago, and he was really great!... The bassist went on my nerves though, he did these silly dances and i HATE his hat haha. Winter is such a legend! Lucky to have seen him! Abit fun to be the only one that's younger than 40 in the crowd :D, I'm 14
ha, im 14 and im seeing him December 15, a couple days. so fuckin psyched man, i love this guy as a guitar player, my second favorite guiatrist that I take up after...first being, and alway will be, John Anthony Frusciante
Saw Johnny & Edgar at Bath Blues Festival 1970 ... just great. His guitar has a very distinctive 'voice' ... like Clapton, Green, Vaughn, BB King, etc. you could pick him out of the crowd no problem.
Wow, man!! Considering all the crap this cat's been through, he sure hasn't lost anything. His playing is as graceful and mature as ever; by far one of the most underated,influential and inspiring guitarists on the planet. Living proof that you're NEVER too old to rock n roll! THANKS!!
Review-Part 1 I saw him last night here in houston oct 12, 07 at the Meridian. When he took the stage I thought of the history of blues guitar and what this man has contributed to it since the era of Woodstock. How learning guitar we had listened to his records, and now in front of me less than 6 ft away, the Legendary Johnny Winter. Physically, he is in frail health and had to be helped on stage. ... Continued
I dont think he can even see having open his eyes at all except for once to look at the neck on the guitar in this video. Even then, this man is still capable of some very intricate blues solos (blindfolded). The mark of a Master. He gave the concert sitting down exactly as in this video. The Amp he played out of was a Music Man HD-410. His Axe is a Earlewine Lazer made my Marc Earlewine of Austin that he used with what sounded ss Flange/Chorus and Delay effects. ... Continued
His tone was very down home blues. My critique on the tone of the amp was really overdriven almost too muddy at times, but yet it complemented the style of playing. As he played through the evening he really warmed up with some more great blues picking techniques. It really made me wonder about his knowledge and inventory of blues guitar mastery of this woodstock generation og guitar players.
While he didnt play fast, the fills he uses and the timing of them is still very effortless and natural to him. ... superb. What really blew me away were the encores at the end. There is little doubt there will ever be anyone who could play a slide guitar the way he does. Leaves Clapton, Gibbons, and Betts on dust row for sure. You could tell he had something to prove when at the end he got up and changed guitars to his Firebird and put the slide on his finger. ... Continued
He has to sit because, in 2000, his manager kept him so drugged, he fell down the stairs and broke his hip, so he can't stand for long periods of time.
old,fuck hell no he`s getting better and better allthe thetime man.i was lucky to see him playing in finland this summer and it was great,like allways...
Johnny plays jazz/2nd Winter, Blues, Rock, Slide, Country. SRV sucks the hind tit of this guy.If not for Albert King, SRV would not have known a lick, Like Clapton and Freddie King..At least Winter plays his own chops.Give the credit for not livin the life as a copy cat.
Yeah, I agree. Read an Interview of Johnny, telling he'd like them cause they'd be sounding like trash buckets with strings on. In the next issue of the magazine the factory protested kind of this: "We only make high class instruments..." Funny stuff, he?
Seen Jeff Healy in the battle of the highschool bands with my sons god father, seen winter being opened by stevie ray vaugne at crystal beach amusment park, ANd i can say to all who love a guitar strut, If you have those memories post them, we may have shared not the bong water
I have been to Camden, ME. It's awesome. It would have been more awesome if I could have seen Johnny. (Hi Sunking. Figured I'd meet you at a place like this!)
I love this video !!! for some more good music please go on myspace and google Ray Riddle. This guy just released a new album and I just got my copy in the mail and it ROCKS !!!!
I'm a friend of Johnny's and I was also at the show in Solana Beach and tonight at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano and the boy was on FIRE!!! Killer playing by the best ever and a great guy! SEE HIM!!! Your ears and soul will thank you!
Just seen Johnny Winter yesterday for the first time after 19 years - in Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, Ca. Great performance, as always ! However, Johnny is visibly frail and had to be lead to his chair on stage. Hope he still has lots to give !!
Hey man...you are so right! I've seen Johnny 6 times and he simply is the "Best". Every time after the shows I asked myself..."How the hell can someone be so f...ing good"?
Saw Johnny and Edgar at Lakeland Civic Center in 1976. At the end of the show Edgar got mad at Johnny because he would not leave the stage with him and the rest of the band. He just kept on playing and smiling. Great memory!
You can find a few photos of the main man on my website rocklens (see dropdown menu in Gallery section), taken at the April gig at The Robin, Bilston. More images to come soon. Johnny's still awesome!
which is the name of this song ?
Riighhe 2 months ago
@Riighhe Sugar Coated Love
Philosophersi 1 month ago
What a talent. He still is Johnny winter. God bless this man.
reygood1 7 months ago
getting down...
mindisaction 8 months ago
gute Musik......
ilsemako 9 months ago
which is the name of this song?¿
Riighhe 10 months ago
im watching this cuz im going to a concert tomorrow night and i wanna c if he is good
abomidablehotdog 1 year ago
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooohooooooooooooooo...go johnny go
gillanderboys 1 year ago
Very moving video. The old bluesman is a gentleman !
MichelBlondeau 1 year ago 2
My Local radio station 96 WCMF is doing a tribute to him as I write this. I'm gonna download his music on my IPOD right now.
Tom6093 1 year ago
@Tom6093
I have tickets to a rare 200 seat intimate venue with Johnny and his band Sept 20-10.
Should be an awesome show !!!
Cheers, Frazzo.
Frazzo 1 year ago
@Frazzo I heard a good new blues tune today . It was Eric Clapton and Derek Trucks together. Damned good guitar work on both their parts. The old Erik is back !!!! Would love to see Johnny in concert.
Tom6093 1 year ago
@Tom6093
I'll have to keep an eye out for it. Johnny mentions Derek Trucks as one of the new blues players he likes.
Cheers, Frazzo
Frazzo 1 year ago
i love his tone!
how he get this fantastic tone?
does anyone knows?
blusismylife 1 year ago
@blusismylife Johnny's tone comes from his use of a chorus pedal. Sorry I don't know the settings or anything.
glockdoc 1 year ago
@blusismylife Well he uses a Musicman amp and I think I heard he plays with bass off and no reverb.
szukalski100 1 year ago
hell he's unreal, still going, Johnny forever!
COMMUNISTPHILOSOPHY 1 year ago
That laser guitar sounds like it has a built in wah wah, giving it a spacy kind of sound. I don't care for it. Love johnny though.
sargoth37 1 year ago
Go Man Go Brother JW! Its Better To Burn Out Than To Fade Away ! Ive played your stuff for years and years and Love your Music Man ! Long Live Johnny Winter !
TheBassplayah 1 year ago
he's a master, that's for sure!!
Zenabirg 2 years ago
A real boost. Come in in here hear Johnny and all is well!
justsayno2mudrace 2 years ago
I can't believe how he still looks the same as he did in the 70's. He broke his hip so he's not as bouncy anymore but he's still hot as hell!!
bluehairgirl69 2 years ago
YES YES YES YES MASTERRRRR
dockdedos 2 years ago
Sugar Coated Love-Jerry McCain-Lou Ann Barton does it too
daverudbarg 2 years ago
Is this a Jimmy Reed song? Anyone?
KLOOBA 2 years ago
Elsker den nye form og den nye tidsalder han er gået ind i. Men den speed-blues hun kunne spille i 80érne er jo slut. Nu er det måske de 3 akkorder der rykker bedst for ham - han er jo blevet gamel. Bare gi´40 år mere Johnny, det vil være okay...
cl100200 2 years ago
der er nogen klip fra kbh 1970. Hvor han lyder lissådan og lisså fedt. Gad vide om brormand også holder sig så godt
emmadetten 1 year ago
you sure this wasnt 2008 in cali.. it looks just like it, maybe his setup is just like this now, not sure
gtrmaster2000 2 years ago
@gtrmaster2000 I can assure you this was at the Camden Opera House in Camden, Maine. I took the video. ;)
Pythor1 1 year ago
@Pythor1 well i was there, just saying, Looks IDENTICAL! lol
gtrmaster2000 1 year ago
@gtrmaster2000 If it was about the same timeframe, probably he was in the same shape. There isn't much about Johnny that changes.
Thanks for the reply!
Pythor1 1 year ago
this just made my day man. I am a big fan of Johnny Winter's and his brother Edger(keys) too!
5 stars
Peace bro
guitarttimman 2 years ago
What could be more suiting than to see JW as a grandaddy of them all, rocking and rolling until his frail little body gives out. He'll probably die onstage. What a glorious thing that would be to see. Like an old Viking still fighting 'til he's got no more. In the meantime, he's still got the juice. Love You JW!
vexamatic 2 years ago 2
awesome!
xXxWarrioRX 2 years ago
Unfortunately thats what happens after years of heroin abuse. He is the greatest ever in my books
yugrbugr 2 years ago
he looks so sick and weak. but jw is still one of the best ever. thanks for sharing.
supadupamcj 2 years ago
Even worn out Johnny still plays one of the most fantastic blues ever heard.
17lio 2 years ago 2
Saw JW at Both Atl. pop festivals (79.80) came home and bought all his albums.Love him. Barry
1953patterson 2 years ago 2
UM I cant find it sry bout that
Rockyfighter228 2 years ago
was this at the westbury thaeater on march 29, 2009?
Rockyfighter228 2 years ago
I WAS THERE !!! CAN YOU HELP ME FIND THE WHOLE RECORDING?
thanx
aeiipsilon 2 years ago
@aeiipsilon There was NO further video. It was not allowed due to copyrights. Although the audio was recorded in its entirety.
Pythor1 1 year ago
No this was recorded on March 3, 2006....
BloozTube 2 years ago
Name of the song is sugar coated love written by Lazy Lester. As always he plays the meanest guitar.
theyfreedbarrabas 3 years ago
Ol' John has lived a hard life,thats why he's sitting.Still kicks it.
Hiwynds 3 years ago
Very nice. Thanks for the post. Good to see he is still rocking.
Anyone know why he is sitting?
Thanks again.
frankenstein909 3 years ago
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because he is old ...
Tom01B7 3 years ago
Johnny broke his hip some years ago and has been sitting ever since. He still has that signature style and beautiful touch that is his only. He has a new manager and is playing in the US and all over Europe.
rouse77 3 years ago
Yep friend of mine, Paul Nelson, is his road manager. Got him off drugs when Johnny was going down hill, and started managing him...good guy.
Thebestguitaristever 3 years ago 3
doesn't that guy also play rhythm guitar with winter?
bmaj7 2 years ago
its blues n troubles song... i think
i got their dvd and its on
marcusmalmros 3 years ago
does he still tour
larry45044 3 years ago
yes.,. he will play in sweden at swedenrock festival in june this year
NWOBHM85 3 years ago
kommer ruttna på scenen ju
Strappado2 3 years ago
saw him on saturday night. fantastic show. He still plays great. No rock and roll any more. All blues.
RossM3838 3 years ago
I think this is from House of Blues-Dallas-August 07
strata1972 3 years ago
Even as a frail old man, he's still one of the best blues players out there. You never know what he'll do next. How many blues guys can you say that about?!
Modes9 3 years ago 2
thank god he stopped drinking!!!
Still a great musician!
zzmoritzzz 3 years ago 3
lazer custom guitar by Erwin Lazer
lazer70 3 years ago
A STEINBERGER ??!!
CMAN732 3 years ago
what is the title of this tune?
GOARNIC29 3 years ago
It's a Lazy Lester song, Sugar Coated Love. It's on Johnny Winter's 'I'm A Bluesman' CD.
grumgjv 3 years ago
Sugar coated loving
rogemasc 3 years ago
muffin
indiglo09 3 years ago
Simply amazing...and superb!!!! Great johnny !Go ahead man!!!!!!!
rogeriomascarenhas 3 years ago
Fantastic! Thanks.
oldfartwoman 3 years ago
I was one of many at The Cheese& Grain Saturday 3rd May To see This Legend, He stands along side The Greats of White Boy Bluses, Peter,Steve,Mayall,Alexs Corner,Rory,who knows!or gives a F#*k what Guitar he plays,
bertthecef 3 years ago
Johnny's guitar is an Erlewine Lazer..
headpump 3 years ago
Mmmmmmmmmmm!!!
LUCALIONETTI 3 years ago
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Whats a amazing is his guitar is still playable even with the headstock broken off!
427cid 3 years ago
it never had a headstock. notice the tuning pegs down when an ordinary stop bar or trem wud usuallly be.
martin500123 3 years ago
an they rarely get out of tune....even if they're in the gig bag for weeks...
massivebeatzz 3 years ago
Smacks self on forehead in disbelief
Haileysgramma 3 years ago
dude, that's not actually a serious question, is it ?
unbelievable...
whatever2356 3 years ago
this guy is like my idol, i listen to him all the time
Metsuck2 4 years ago 17
cool thats johnny today he likes playin the blues :P
godwhyisthistaken 4 years ago
cool thats johnny today he likes playin the blues :P
godwhyisthistaken 4 years ago
saw johnny at 2007 crossroads and he still
has the spirit and heart of the blues and
you can see it being past down to other
greats like derek trucks.we are lucky to
be seeing him.
ModernTimez 4 years ago 2
What is the name of the song he is singing?
forhissake 4 years ago
sugar coated love
flyfisher1952 4 years ago
Saw him on this tour I think. I was concerned for his health, but he still managed to rockthe house and I still enjoyed his blues. :)
jonnda 4 years ago
This man has been a rock ICON for at least 35-40 years. This is a man that played multi tuneings before you kids called it alternetive. To you alt. players , alternetive just means that you dont have to really learn how to play your scales or learn anything else about music. Hey why don't you RAP? Thats music. Right????
mrbassman1950 4 years ago
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can i ask?? why is he like half dead?
dr4ncer 4 years ago
That's nice. Is your brain half dead? He's sickly. I don't think "half dead" is necessary.
candyear 4 years ago 3
a slowed down Johnny Winter is still WAY better than most other players!......these modern shredders for all their bullshit speed and wankry, could never approach Johnny's amazing timing and instant ad-lib phrasing with spot on time keeping!....ya, he ain't what he used to be, but still damn good!
theriffer 4 years ago 3
I just saw Johnny less than an hour ago in Missoula. Yeah, he's sitting on a chair and showing his age. At first my wife and I were hoping it wouldn't just be sad... far from it. the man gave 110% and just tore it up. By the time he did the last number I was wishing he would play for nother hour. He is a legend and a master. I saw Bob Dylan last year, and I wish Bob had put 1/10 of the heart and soul that Johnny did. Bob just kinda phoned it in, Johnny gave it all.
samscheffer 4 years ago 16
Thanks so much for the great review. The man amazes me too, he just keeps givin' it all he's got. Just an incredible guitarist and such a pleasant man. Glad you got to see him.
rouse77 4 years ago
I agree with you, Johnny Winter gave me so much music joy, that man can never get bad. Wish we could see him here in Holland.
DirkjeA 4 years ago
BOOM shockalaka
greatholybejeezus 4 years ago
rats. I wish I could get to the California shows.Wayne Junes gone now. doing his voiceovers. he was a hell of a drummer. buddy.
Flunder 4 years ago
oh my goodness! he looks like they dug him up for this one...
simonburlo 4 years ago 2
long live to you johnny!!!!!!You are simply superb, always shaking yours hearts and souls...!!!!
rogeriomascarenhas 4 years ago 2
Long live to you johhny!!!!!!
rogeriomascarenhas 4 years ago 2
This is almost 40 years after his heyday and he still swings like a motherf&$#@r. Not as fast and furious as he used to be in his smack era, but his phrasing and rhythm are as good as ever. Johnny Winter is one of the few, authentic, true GREATS, black or white. Long live Sweet Papa.
StreetCam 4 years ago
amen, steetcam
mckinnons3 4 years ago
GENIAL
EDGARGENTINA 4 years ago
can anyone tell me who wrote this song?
bigguy4570 4 years ago
Freddy Fender wrote the lyrics from what I've heard so...
soultaker1083 4 years ago
Layzy Lester?
ulli61 3 years ago
Some sweet pickin there.
alan4sure 4 years ago
this vid reminds me of last march when i saw him in manchester he was great so glad hes coming back to england this march see you in holmfirth johnny
rellimnomis 4 years ago
Sugar-coated love
jagtrz 4 years ago
il fatto che si chiami INTER ahah WINTER eheheh nn e' da poco............
nuefraizza 4 years ago
I saw Johnny many years ago from center stage seats. I played in a high-end rock band of which one of our openning songs was "Jumpin'Jack Flash" Johnnies version of cours. I played lead guitar.
On this particular video, I can't quite make out what he says the title of the song is. Can anyone post back with this video songs title?
Thank You.
Brook53333 4 years ago
Sugar Coated Love.
soultaker1083 4 years ago
I just saw Johnny tonight here at the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale. He did this song and it was better to see it in person then on here. But he doesn't have much of a growl in his voice anymore. Hes old. What can you say right? But I'm glad I saw him.
soultaker1083 4 years ago
was it a good show there, i rember that place is tiny
fuggernugget 4 years ago
Yes it was a good show. I got a whole audio recording of it.
The place is tiny. It was jam packed with smokers and boozers. But Johnny was great.
soultaker1083 4 years ago
was it a good show there, i rember that place is tiny
fuggernugget 4 years ago
i wonder how many guitarists have cut their chops by listening to and jamming along with johnny,..........hearing him either makes me wanna start playing along or eat some ribs and drink a beer,........hey nicolas cage...........he is the national treasure.........
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ACEFREHLEY101 4 years ago
I saw him some months ago, and he was really great!... The bassist went on my nerves though, he did these silly dances and i HATE his hat haha. Winter is such a legend! Lucky to have seen him! Abit fun to be the only one that's younger than 40 in the crowd :D, I'm 14
Nevarrus 4 years ago
ha, im 14 and im seeing him December 15, a couple days. so fuckin psyched man, i love this guy as a guitar player, my second favorite guiatrist that I take up after...first being, and alway will be, John Anthony Frusciante
goaliekidd1 4 years ago
Saw Johnny & Edgar at Bath Blues Festival 1970 ... just great. His guitar has a very distinctive 'voice' ... like Clapton, Green, Vaughn, BB King, etc. you could pick him out of the crowd no problem.
leaningoak 4 years ago
when it comes to blues , he is da real deal.Clapton dont have blues in his blood like this guy! GO JOHNNY GO!
divgtrslingr 4 years ago
whats right!
Remember Woodstok'1969!
GO Mr.WINTER GO! Grand THANKS to Yoo!
bluezzzzzz 4 years ago
ive seen johnny play back in the late 70s four times he is one of the greatest and really never got what he deserves what a bluesman
hotxes 4 years ago
I can say just one thing to you johnny:thank for all...and go ahead!!!!!!!! you are amazing!!!!!!!!
rogeriomascarenhas 4 years ago
how does he tune that thing??
mrhipfl 4 years ago
awesome
bobnyc18 4 years ago
Wow, man!! Considering all the crap this cat's been through, he sure hasn't lost anything. His playing is as graceful and mature as ever; by far one of the most underated,influential and inspiring guitarists on the planet. Living proof that you're NEVER too old to rock n roll! THANKS!!
GuitmanPete 4 years ago
tres bien...toujours aussi bonne ta musique johnny....excellent!
thebestsnoopy 4 years ago
He is fantastic. The best.
jaregoa 4 years ago
I love that Johnny is well and rockin!
Flunder 4 years ago
JOHNNY WINTER I A REAL REAL BLUESMAN.
emiliosg 4 years ago
no comment big up to johnny winter he's amazin
hichamophobia 4 years ago
Johnny is GOD~~~
DOConROCK1 4 years ago
I could never understand the Clapton thing - when faced with JW - how could anyone else be GOD??
mara235 4 years ago
seconded
evans128 4 years ago
thirded
deanburgess69 4 years ago
perfect winter tone.....burrrrrrrr! ! !
davebianca6707 4 years ago
Winter is not good, is not better, is not great...he is PERFECT. He is the blues-rock guitar for ever!!!
EduardoAllo 4 years ago
wow hes amazing!!! compared to winter, clapton is geettin old...euh isnt winter older?
kos48 4 years ago
Review-Part 1 I saw him last night here in houston oct 12, 07 at the Meridian. When he took the stage I thought of the history of blues guitar and what this man has contributed to it since the era of Woodstock. How learning guitar we had listened to his records, and now in front of me less than 6 ft away, the Legendary Johnny Winter. Physically, he is in frail health and had to be helped on stage. ... Continued
hricher 4 years ago
I dont think he can even see having open his eyes at all except for once to look at the neck on the guitar in this video. Even then, this man is still capable of some very intricate blues solos (blindfolded). The mark of a Master. He gave the concert sitting down exactly as in this video. The Amp he played out of was a Music Man HD-410. His Axe is a Earlewine Lazer made my Marc Earlewine of Austin that he used with what sounded ss Flange/Chorus and Delay effects. ... Continued
hricher 4 years ago
His tone was very down home blues. My critique on the tone of the amp was really overdriven almost too muddy at times, but yet it complemented the style of playing. As he played through the evening he really warmed up with some more great blues picking techniques. It really made me wonder about his knowledge and inventory of blues guitar mastery of this woodstock generation og guitar players.
hricher 4 years ago
While he didnt play fast, the fills he uses and the timing of them is still very effortless and natural to him. ... superb. What really blew me away were the encores at the end. There is little doubt there will ever be anyone who could play a slide guitar the way he does. Leaves Clapton, Gibbons, and Betts on dust row for sure. You could tell he had something to prove when at the end he got up and changed guitars to his Firebird and put the slide on his finger. ... Continued
hricher 4 years ago
He looks completely burned-out, can't even stand up
EvanQuinn07 4 years ago
He has to sit because, in 2000, his manager kept him so drugged, he fell down the stairs and broke his hip, so he can't stand for long periods of time.
phw124 4 years ago
Why does his manager keep him drugged?
blueslover102 4 years ago
I can't remember the whole story. I'll look it up and get back to you.
phw124 4 years ago
old,fuck hell no he`s getting better and better allthe thetime man.i was lucky to see him playing in finland this summer and it was great,like allways...
bruno119cc 4 years ago
What a goofy looking guitar
Levesque999 4 years ago
hes old..i didnt know that..ist song Messin with the kid hes or Acdc..acdc rocks..ofcourse johnny rocks too
2210edo2210 4 years ago
I saw Johnny in Columbus Ohio in the 90s. I never liked him till I saw him live. I was blown a way.
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Johnny plays jazz/2nd Winter, Blues, Rock, Slide, Country. SRV sucks the hind tit of this guy.If not for Albert King, SRV would not have known a lick, Like Clapton and Freddie King..At least Winter plays his own chops.Give the credit for not livin the life as a copy cat.
coralseaclyde 4 years ago
Ya man! First heard Johnny in the early 70's.
Nothing like him.Check out Toronto's best unknown guitman in a band called The Fullertons on youtube.
tonyfullerton 4 years ago
This is just repetitious Rock & roll twelve barzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Wish there live footage of JW playing 'It's my Own Fault' live was posted. Now that's playing qwith feel.
pobinr 4 years ago
Johnny should have his hand print in d hall of fame a ledgend and a saint of the guitar world...
mayden2007 4 years ago
i hate those headless guitars
Mneal1167 4 years ago
They stay in tune longer. Look weird i agree.
ezpar 4 years ago
Yeah, I agree. Read an Interview of Johnny, telling he'd like them cause they'd be sounding like trash buckets with strings on. In the next issue of the magazine the factory protested kind of this: "We only make high class instruments..." Funny stuff, he?
dandelion0 4 years ago
Great "beatiful" johnny!! You are a simply "guitar god" Go johnny...go!!!!
rogeriomascarenhas 4 years ago
I just seen johnny here in dallas at the house of blues 8-2-2007
he did'nt talk much, but he was sharp and did'nt miss a note, as
a guitar player for 30 years I would have noticed!
I love Johnny!! thanks for doing the Dallas show, my daughter and I
enjoyed it!!
strata1972 4 years ago
The master !
akoff 4 years ago
just one big guitar lesson that let's me know I've got work to do. great stuff thank you.
rayoll 4 years ago
A very good guitar lesson indeed! Better get that rust off them fingers eh? ;-)
bluesman42 4 years ago
Seen Jeff Healy in the battle of the highschool bands with my sons god father, seen winter being opened by stevie ray vaugne at crystal beach amusment park, ANd i can say to all who love a guitar strut, If you have those memories post them, we may have shared not the bong water
cycimian 4 years ago
I have been to Camden, ME. It's awesome. It would have been more awesome if I could have seen Johnny. (Hi Sunking. Figured I'd meet you at a place like this!)
choosesarah 4 years ago
I love this video !!! for some more good music please go on myspace and google Ray Riddle. This guy just released a new album and I just got my copy in the mail and it ROCKS !!!!
InLineRecordSource 4 years ago
I'm a friend of Johnny's and I was also at the show in Solana Beach and tonight at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano and the boy was on FIRE!!! Killer playing by the best ever and a great guy! SEE HIM!!! Your ears and soul will thank you!
Bopalena 4 years ago
i saw this show @ camden opera house in 2006 he was looking a little frail but still fuckin rocked
thought my ears were bleeding
srmacknight 4 years ago
Just seen Johnny Winter yesterday for the first time after 19 years - in Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, Ca. Great performance, as always ! However, Johnny is visibly frail and had to be lead to his chair on stage. Hope he still has lots to give !!
Go Johnny, Go !!
PetPiv 4 years ago
Your lucky.. the "Belly Up" is one of the best places to see somebody.. also the "Forth & B" !
Johnny is getting old though, hurry & see him people!
longboarder1960 4 years ago
Man, that's some smooooooth playing! Johnny is still the BEST!!!
Bopalena 4 years ago
Hey man...you are so right! I've seen Johnny 6 times and he simply is the "Best". Every time after the shows I asked myself..."How the hell can someone be so f...ing good"?
sunking2001 4 years ago
Saw Johnny and Edgar at Lakeland Civic Center in 1976. At the end of the show Edgar got mad at Johnny because he would not leave the stage with him and the rest of the band. He just kept on playing and smiling. Great memory!
casscassler 4 years ago
Sugar Coated Lovin' by the Fabulous Thunderbirds done raw! Glad to see he is still amongst us!
chelliegirl 4 years ago
they say white people have no soul or rhythm, but this fucker is albino and he has more than most black dudes
scruffy4242 4 years ago
the guy still rocks!!!!
scasimel 4 years ago
This is the KING of Blues guitar!
longboarder1960 4 years ago
HE IS THE KING OF BLUES GUITAR! He always will be!
sunking2001 4 years ago
bb king ssaid jw should been born black
billycobraman 4 years ago
You can find a few photos of the main man on my website rocklens (see dropdown menu in Gallery section), taken at the April gig at The Robin, Bilston. More images to come soon. Johnny's still awesome!
rocklens 4 years ago