The coolest blues voice ever!! Johnny's a living legend and I was lucky enough to see him in 1985 in Sydney. I was about two rows back! For a fifteen year old, that was an epic experience. Saw Lonnie Mack the next year...another great player.
Being from Texas, I was raised on Johnny and Edgar's music...I consider them both icons of musicianship and talent...great to see Johnny is Still Alive and Well!
@ihaveaverybadcold Do you know anything about Johnny Winter?? No you don't obviously or you wouldn't have made such a stupid statement. Do some research before you start talking trash about a legend.
i had the atmost pleasure in meet'n Mr. Johnny W. @ a Guitar Expos c.1985 in Madison Square Garden, NYC along w/ other great guitarists i.e. (RiP) Mr. LES PAUL, Larry Coryell, Al Di Meola & Rick Derringer!..Mr. Winter took the time & showed me to his personal favorite guitar the famous Gibson Firebird!..a day that i'll never forget! =oD
He should be a black man the way he plays the blues,lol,,no disrespect meant at all,, but then again so should Clapton,, ,Johnny is up there with #1,Hendrix,Page,Clapton,B.B. King,Muddy Waters,,i know there are a few more, but my point is,,,he is top shelf,,,thank you Johnny for your great music.
he makes me cry just listening to his interviews look how much he loves playing guitar and playing blues and playing with his idols you can tell he truely loves it man if i meet him in person i would have to kiss him on the cheek i don't care if you people on youtube try to say ur gay or whatever i know im completely straight i just have mad respect for johnny he really makes me cry in a good way..
i love johnny winter im not dissing him in anyway i love him and no disrespect to him in any way shape or form but doesn't he kind of look like freddy kruegar..
THanks so much king666noting! THE BEST interview of one of my top players I've ever seen. Super stories. This is golden. Reminds me of the first time I played with Bob Margolin, Muddy's guitar player in his last band. In fact, Bob produced that live record just released of Muddy's last band with him and Johnny, James Cotton, Pinetop etc. My favorite live blues record. THanks again!
Man, thank God for computers, hard drives and the internet so this will be recorded somewhere on Google servers for posterity sake, Good God, Johnny. I saw you in the '60s and '70s. There will never be another Johnny Winter.
@pinhi54 - No doubt. I saw Johnny on his first big tour in '69. I'd seen most of the great blues players in the world by then, including the British guys, but I never heard anyone who could burn up a fretboard they JW could, before or since.
@heliobluesrock Actually, it went like this: JW: "I'm hungry, let's do this fucker" RJH: "Hit it" JW: "1"...(Sound of bass guitar coming in too early) JW: "Don't hit it now, hit it on four, 1,2,3,4..."
@MrJonypowah and @longlostgus: Frank Zappa's problem with drugs was that he couldn't handle them. Pot - it made him tired & sleepy. But in fact, he couldn't live without drugs - he was an addict - addicted to nicotine (cigarettes) and drank way too much coffee - both of which probably contributed to him getting prostrate cancer.
ok but I was trying to talk about Johnny Winters pals, like the 70s great rock guitarists -musicians (Satriani and Vi they are great t of course) like Pete Townshend once said "I have no friends no more you know? they all have died because of this thing" wush and he was so right, just look at the names of the great rock artists who are not among us, & you'll get My point here ok?
Ok but still owe you one big time hot dog, just send me the tab to my channel ok?
No hot dog for ya, LOL you all get my point 60s, 70s amazing & great Rock Perf. they all (ok most of them) went through hell, some made it some not, no need naming names, If Johnny W. was to high on this and that, who wasn't on those days? it was even hip you know? not now, and great of course. Like Pete Townshend once said, were are all my F friends? they all are F and then he mentioned the D word you know? get back on your "clean" line up later, doesn't look so clean so far TY.
@longlostgus Listen to the lyrics of Still Alive And Well. Kinda explains what was going on at the time.
oh yeah, almost all of the famous were high on something. That was nothing new. Producers/promoters were keeping their stars juiced long before the 60's and 70's. Then taking money from them was like taking candy from a baby.
Of course some were self destructing or self medicating however ya wanna look at it, but most had help.
thank you love that album, amazing guitarist, among the best in Rock history, thats for sure, blues, rock, the best. I really dont know about record producers being the providers, really what i know is many just couldn't get back from it, of course some did and dont want to get in another controversy but at the same time is been just great talking about this here and I thank you on being so nice reg the subject matter, so HOT DOGS on every one! LOL send me the tab to my channel TY VM.
Johnny was too high on mescaline, so he ducked out of playing on a stage, and probably played his guitar all through the night in a room of a house that may now be haunted.
the best interview since 1991.Johnny seems to be qiute ok after all those years with drugs,drinking,heavy smokin,breaking his wrist,etc.His humour does'n let him down,and how he plays and sings even today.He coud'nt be more American.
A real gem and a national (and international) treasure.
Gonna see him at Doheny beach blues festival in Dana Point California in May !! Can't wait...
nikonasty 1 day ago
seein this cat tomorrow night. im so stoked
grilliard 4 weeks ago
Total class...we don't have players like this any more.
Zorgadoni 1 month ago
Get down on your knees, we are in front of the King of Blues
rocknrollmantaringa 1 month ago
The coolest blues voice ever!! Johnny's a living legend and I was lucky enough to see him in 1985 in Sydney. I was about two rows back! For a fifteen year old, that was an epic experience. Saw Lonnie Mack the next year...another great player.
guitarsehole 1 month ago
SAW HIM in 85 warm up for G thourogood , He didn't even let the audience think.he just hit ya with everything.
timpenfield5 2 months ago
I f**king love this guy. Wish he would come down under.
kguen6993 2 months ago
best blues rock guitarist ever
subaruforu 2 months ago
i am pretty sure this is the coolest man on earth.
teden20 3 months ago 3
@teden20 yup Johnny Winter's one cool cat, just like B.B King. a true gentleman.
mikexlong 3 months ago
This guy is so fucking SICK! at playing!
santanaincubus 4 months ago
Being from Texas, I was raised on Johnny and Edgar's music...I consider them both icons of musicianship and talent...great to see Johnny is Still Alive and Well!
KellyP56 4 months ago 2
Johnny likes to play like Chet's "chicken picken"
robin56 4 months ago
Amen. Johhny so great!
robin56 4 months ago
He look like an Very old man... then he start playing and singing... :-)
F3FisGoodforYou 4 months ago
i saw jon 5 times..loved all shows
lymbicnoodle 4 months ago
Like the interview, very interesting but where's the LESSON?
garydean777 5 months ago
@garydean777 i think the lesson is dont smoke crack....lol
ihaveaverybadcold 5 months ago
@ihaveaverybadcold Do you know anything about Johnny Winter?? No you don't obviously or you wouldn't have made such a stupid statement. Do some research before you start talking trash about a legend.
MrJbenni 4 months ago
@MrJbenni 1. it was a joke and 2. get over it
ihaveaverybadcold 4 months ago
@garydean777 The lesson's in the details.
SwampDaddy7 2 months ago
I love this!
HMJohnsonGuitar 5 months ago
LEGEND
phantom5691 5 months ago 2
whats wrong with this guy does he have a speech inpediment?
MrFerminReyes 5 months ago
he likes ice in his drink
ThomasBCullen 5 months ago 2
i had the atmost pleasure in meet'n Mr. Johnny W. @ a Guitar Expos c.1985 in Madison Square Garden, NYC along w/ other great guitarists i.e. (RiP) Mr. LES PAUL, Larry Coryell, Al Di Meola & Rick Derringer!..Mr. Winter took the time & showed me to his personal favorite guitar the famous Gibson Firebird!..a day that i'll never forget! =oD
tornmask 6 months ago
Every time Johnny was in New York I Seen him Especially in my Father Place!
There is never going to be anyone like him from guitar to his voice he is number one!
rockgirlnikki 6 months ago
I saw Johnny twice in the 80's - but this is the first time I'm hearing him talk - ahaha! @4:40 !!
FilmForger 6 months ago
He should be a black man the way he plays the blues,lol,,no disrespect meant at all,, but then again so should Clapton,, ,Johnny is up there with #1,Hendrix,Page,Clapton,B.B. King,Muddy Waters,,i know there are a few more, but my point is,,,he is top shelf,,,thank you Johnny for your great music.
techman069 6 months ago 3
He's sooo right about the tone of metal slides vs. glass
lastdaysguitar 6 months ago
he makes me cry just listening to his interviews look how much he loves playing guitar and playing blues and playing with his idols you can tell he truely loves it man if i meet him in person i would have to kiss him on the cheek i don't care if you people on youtube try to say ur gay or whatever i know im completely straight i just have mad respect for johnny he really makes me cry in a good way..
nickbarcenas 6 months ago 17
@nickbarcenas he deserves all the respect
alijav091 2 months ago
i love johnny winter im not dissing him in anyway i love him and no disrespect to him in any way shape or form but doesn't he kind of look like freddy kruegar..
nickbarcenas 6 months ago
the guy looked at the fretboard two times...yeah, he's been doing this for a lifetime! can't wait to see him @ Smith Olde Bar next month.
Brianval 7 months ago
Legend !
911travistruth 8 months ago
THanks so much king666noting! THE BEST interview of one of my top players I've ever seen. Super stories. This is golden. Reminds me of the first time I played with Bob Margolin, Muddy's guitar player in his last band. In fact, Bob produced that live record just released of Muddy's last band with him and Johnny, James Cotton, Pinetop etc. My favorite live blues record. THanks again!
CatfishCounts 10 months ago
plays like a demon!!!
ghosthooker3000 10 months ago
I saw him with camel,wishbone ash and peter frampton in the music hall in houston..man what a show that was....... :O thanks for the memories john
dylanrules100 10 months ago
oh my lord 8:05 wow
seifukusha 10 months ago
WOW!! A true legend!
neilgitman 10 months ago
he doesnt even have to look at the guitar.....
SocialDeth 11 months ago
Biography---"Raisin Cain, the Wild and Raucous Story of Johnny Winter"
mvarahadas 1 year ago
Johnny, you are!!!
CommanderStan 1 year ago
Man what a wonderful light shines from that Cat huh.
Naddycat 1 year ago
Johnny be Bad... as bed as they be...
rumpledilskin 1 year ago
Love ya Johnny...
flathead59 1 year ago
Man, thank God for computers, hard drives and the internet so this will be recorded somewhere on Google servers for posterity sake, Good God, Johnny. I saw you in the '60s and '70s. There will never be another Johnny Winter.
pinhi54 1 year ago 39
@pinhi54 : Amen! =o)
tornmask 6 months ago
@pinhi54 - No doubt. I saw Johnny on his first big tour in '69. I'd seen most of the great blues players in the world by then, including the British guys, but I never heard anyone who could burn up a fretboard they JW could, before or since.
chiron8839 1 month ago
Hands Down, Johnny winter has been my biggest influence... Hendrix, Clapton and B.B. King after that.
Steve Getz-Massapequa
stevegetz54 1 year ago
@stevegetz54 I might just have to agree with Steve on this.....Jimi,Clapton & Beck........ My top 4 !!!!!
I went to see The Allman Brothers Band Live AT THE FILLMORE...I was there to see Johnny Winter And
more so then the AB !!!!!!
SRVMOE 1 year ago 2
Johnny the real kind of vodoo blues man. Best regards.
JoScholten 1 year ago
He is really amazing. I love his Still Alive and Well song. Just great! Warm phransing, singing, great stuff!
"Don't hit it now, hit it on four: 1,2,3,4..."
heliobluesrock 1 year ago
@heliobluesrock Actually, it went like this: JW: "I'm hungry, let's do this fucker" RJH: "Hit it" JW: "1"...(Sound of bass guitar coming in too early) JW: "Don't hit it now, hit it on four, 1,2,3,4..."
beeroosterm 1 year ago
The great Winter !!
tataso 1 year ago
hes the greatest!
JohnnyHorton 1 year ago
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longlostgus 1 year ago
@longlostgus frank zappa...WHERES MA HOTDOG???
MrJonypowah 1 year ago
@MrJonypowah
cool if you say so, but Zappa? dear Jesus, let me get back at you before you start tasting that cool hot dog ok?
later
longlostgus 1 year ago
@MrJonypowah and @longlostgus: Frank Zappa's problem with drugs was that he couldn't handle them. Pot - it made him tired & sleepy. But in fact, he couldn't live without drugs - he was an addict - addicted to nicotine (cigarettes) and drank way too much coffee - both of which probably contributed to him getting prostrate cancer.
george383 1 year ago
@george383 finally, a Zappa fan who realizes that while he was incredibly gifted and intelligent, Zappa was also stupid on practical matters.
talkingwall 11 months ago
@longlostgus I can tell you two ; Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. Now where's my
Hot Dog??(Mustard and Chili,please)
AnnaAnnaYes 1 year ago
@AnnaAnnaYes
LOL Anna
ok but I was trying to talk about Johnny Winters pals, like the 70s great rock guitarists -musicians (Satriani and Vi they are great t of course) like Pete Townshend once said "I have no friends no more you know? they all have died because of this thing" wush and he was so right, just look at the names of the great rock artists who are not among us, & you'll get My point here ok?
Ok but still owe you one big time hot dog, just send me the tab to my channel ok?
Thank you
g
longlostgus 1 year ago
@longlostgus LOL Babe!! Thanks!!
AnnaAnnaYes 1 year ago
@AnnaAnnaYes
wush one hot dog less to "buy" LOL
thank you A.
longlostgus 1 year ago
@longlostgus U R welcome!!
AnnaAnnaYes 1 year ago
@longlostgus Off the top of my head I can name 4. More if I think about it.
Robin Trower, Mark Farner, Alvin Lee, Billy Gibbons
Do I get a hot dog too? :>)
fuxgood 1 year ago
@fuxgood
No hot dog for ya, LOL you all get my point 60s, 70s amazing & great Rock Perf. they all (ok most of them) went through hell, some made it some not, no need naming names, If Johnny W. was to high on this and that, who wasn't on those days? it was even hip you know? not now, and great of course. Like Pete Townshend once said, were are all my F friends? they all are F and then he mentioned the D word you know? get back on your "clean" line up later, doesn't look so clean so far TY.
longlostgus 1 year ago
@longlostgus }
sorry "Where" are all my F friends
longlostgus 1 year ago
@longlostgus Listen to the lyrics of Still Alive And Well. Kinda explains what was going on at the time.
oh yeah, almost all of the famous were high on something. That was nothing new. Producers/promoters were keeping their stars juiced long before the 60's and 70's. Then taking money from them was like taking candy from a baby.
Of course some were self destructing or self medicating however ya wanna look at it, but most had help.
fuxgood 1 year ago
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@fuxgood
thank you love that album, amazing guitarist, among the best in Rock history, thats for sure, blues, rock, the best. I really dont know about record producers being the providers, really what i know is many just couldn't get back from it, of course some did and dont want to get in another controversy but at the same time is been just great talking about this here and I thank you on being so nice reg the subject matter, so HOT DOGS on every one! LOL send me the tab to my channel TY VM.
longlostgus 1 year ago
Johnny was too high on mescaline, so he ducked out of playing on a stage, and probably played his guitar all through the night in a room of a house that may now be haunted.
jwinter769 1 year ago
the best interview since 1991.Johnny seems to be qiute ok after all those years with drugs,drinking,heavy smokin,breaking his wrist,etc.His humour does'n let him down,and how he plays and sings even today.He coud'nt be more American.
A real gem and a national (and international) treasure.
xkecoupe 1 year ago
I love Johnny Winter!
lighteningboy 1 year ago