Johnny Winter is a fun act to see, but one tour he was lagging a bit. The next our(s) he had a phenomenal kid kind of complimenting him through the act. Johnny Winter has pulled it back together really well. That life looks easy, but trust me it can wear you down damn quick, and at his age even faster. I am still checking his site to see when he will come to town again. I drove 1100 miles to see Jr Brown, and may drive the same to see Mr Winter. Health fails as we get older. Don't knock JW 4 it
what a bunch of jerks!! I have been going to Johnny's shows for 30 years 12 in all the man is a fucking blues guitar legend see how you are doing when you are 70 years old !! the man has blues in his souls and soul I will be going to see him again at bb kings club in manhattan YOU FRESHBAKEDFISH ARE AN ASS
@freshbakedfish Let's face it, Mr. Fish: Commenting on these videos implies we don't have a life. People in glass houses...And Johnny is fading fast; that is, he hasn't been able to play for the past 12 years or so, but now he's very close to being completely unable.
Johnny has given us years and years of great music and I don't think its cool to throw him under the bus just because he is ill. He is a legend and will remain that legend to many. Think of Jerry Garcia, he made a few mistakes when he was failing too but who cares, Its sad people like you are willing to throw great people under the damn bus and talk shit just because of sickness and missed notes or lyrics, Would you talk shit about your mother and throw her under the bus because she is sick
@freshbakedfish No one is throwing Johnny under the bus. He is simply unable to play and is cashing in on his name to lure people into paying to listen to him play like the old days - which is to say with supreme competence. This is a pathetic display of incompetence which begs our indulgence while requiring that we pay. He doesn't just "make a few mistakes" - that is ALL that he does. It is entirely offensive to the ear. It is not determination I see in Johnny - it is desperation - and I'm sad.
@freshbakedfish There is no denying Johnny is cool. What is not cool is the desperate attempt to remain in the limelight at the expense of my ear and wallet. Johnny has no business on stage any more. I don't see how he has any more self-respect left when he puts himself out there like this. I'm embarrassed for him...
There's nothing wrong with Johnny joining the going the way of Chuck Berry. Both were so good for so many years, and so influential on everyone that followed, that they should feel free to enjoy an "active retirement." B.B. King hasn't lost his chops yet, but it's inevitable sooner or later. Even Eric Clapton and Ry Cooder, who at 65 and 63 are less than 5 years younger than Johnny, might only another 10 really good years left. Enjoy them while you can, and be grateful for the years you got.
really bad thing with johnny.... i played at a festival yesterday and johnny was the headliner: disgusting band and awful playing. retire, don't ruin yourself.
Sadly, Johnny can't play any more - at least in terms of what everybody identifies him with. The fire is gone - as well as his fast fingers and guttural yell. Christ, he makes more mistakes than he plays regular notes. Last time he was able to play was about 1999 - but he had been slipping for a few years before that. I'm just glad I was able to see him 10 times before that. People should stop bullshitting themselves and call a spade a spade: Johnny is through...
@beeroosterm I think he can still play, maybe not like he used to but this is a poor recording technically. Bit like the 'bootleg' stuff we used to get years ago..
@Letsbikeit My comment has nothing to do with the quality of the recording - he simply has lost the ability to play. Any first year guitar student could play circles around him. I'm Johnny's biggest fan and am greatly saddened by his guitar senility - but I refuse to mask the truth. Time to retire or produce others' recordings.
@Siomistic Nope. Johnny has been legally blind since he was a boy. He's had some event that, combined with his continued heavy drug use (decades of methadone, vodka, and benzodiazipines) has conspired to destroy his ability to play.
@beeroosterm Legally blind means you can still see a little, like maybe enough to see the basic location of the frets which means a whole lot if you've depended on playing that way all your life. And then if he suddenly(over a few years) went totally blind and couldn't see the frets at all that would make a big difference...I guess I'm just grabbing' at straws...tryin' to find legitimate excuses for Johnny. Peace
@MacAggy It is tragic but not unexpected that Johnny would lose his ability to play - just not quite so soon. It is not just his eyesight that prevents him from playing at this point; it is painfully obvious there is trouble upstairs (brain) and he's been losing fine motor ability for the last 12-13 years. We do have a huge amount of music and video of him, though - thank goodness we can keep the memory of his greatness alive forever.
Johnny Winter is a fun act to see, but one tour he was lagging a bit. The next our(s) he had a phenomenal kid kind of complimenting him through the act. Johnny Winter has pulled it back together really well. That life looks easy, but trust me it can wear you down damn quick, and at his age even faster. I am still checking his site to see when he will come to town again. I drove 1100 miles to see Jr Brown, and may drive the same to see Mr Winter. Health fails as we get older. Don't knock JW 4 it
Satchmoeddie 6 months ago
what a bunch of jerks!! I have been going to Johnny's shows for 30 years 12 in all the man is a fucking blues guitar legend see how you are doing when you are 70 years old !! the man has blues in his souls and soul I will be going to see him again at bb kings club in manhattan YOU FRESHBAKEDFISH ARE AN ASS
MrLeondo 10 months ago
He's great...
freshbakedfish 11 months ago
Greatest guitar player of all time. always will be.
davemooreblues 11 months ago
I think it sounds pretty good, don't know what your talking about.
MrDaveZilver 1 year ago
It seems to be nearly impossible for JW to play on this crap of a Firebird guitar.
- with a bent neck or whatever. He can´t get a proper tone out of it - maybe he plays it just for the looks´.
He would do much better with any decent new 300 $ No-Name Guitar on the market.
Good Guitar Player never depend on a brand like Gibson unless they get payed for - Thats all bullshit!
sunshinesigi 1 year ago 2
@sunshinesigi It's a poor carpenter that blames his tools...Johny couldn't play if you gave him a self-playing guitar...
beeroosterm 1 year ago
@beeroosterm
You have got to be crazy.... WTF....get a life... really!
freshbakedfish 11 months ago
@freshbakedfish Let's face it, Mr. Fish: Commenting on these videos implies we don't have a life. People in glass houses...And Johnny is fading fast; that is, he hasn't been able to play for the past 12 years or so, but now he's very close to being completely unable.
beeroosterm 11 months ago
Johnny has given us years and years of great music and I don't think its cool to throw him under the bus just because he is ill. He is a legend and will remain that legend to many. Think of Jerry Garcia, he made a few mistakes when he was failing too but who cares, Its sad people like you are willing to throw great people under the damn bus and talk shit just because of sickness and missed notes or lyrics, Would you talk shit about your mother and throw her under the bus because she is sick
freshbakedfish 11 months ago
@freshbakedfish No one is throwing Johnny under the bus. He is simply unable to play and is cashing in on his name to lure people into paying to listen to him play like the old days - which is to say with supreme competence. This is a pathetic display of incompetence which begs our indulgence while requiring that we pay. He doesn't just "make a few mistakes" - that is ALL that he does. It is entirely offensive to the ear. It is not determination I see in Johnny - it is desperation - and I'm sad.
beeroosterm 11 months ago
@beeroosterm
Be sad ~ Johnny's still cool in my book...
freshbakedfish 11 months ago
@freshbakedfish There is no denying Johnny is cool. What is not cool is the desperate attempt to remain in the limelight at the expense of my ear and wallet. Johnny has no business on stage any more. I don't see how he has any more self-respect left when he puts himself out there like this. I'm embarrassed for him...
beeroosterm 11 months ago
Respond to this video... Seems Mr beeroosterm is the only one here in a glass house....
freshbakedfish 11 months ago
There's nothing wrong with Johnny joining the going the way of Chuck Berry. Both were so good for so many years, and so influential on everyone that followed, that they should feel free to enjoy an "active retirement." B.B. King hasn't lost his chops yet, but it's inevitable sooner or later. Even Eric Clapton and Ry Cooder, who at 65 and 63 are less than 5 years younger than Johnny, might only another 10 really good years left. Enjoy them while you can, and be grateful for the years you got.
Kozakaiya 1 year ago
@Kozakaiya Have you seen any videos of Chuck Berry lately? It's all over...
beeroosterm 1 year ago
great playingf as it use to be!?
MrRobban292 1 year ago
really bad thing with johnny.... i played at a festival yesterday and johnny was the headliner: disgusting band and awful playing. retire, don't ruin yourself.
MrBlindfinger 1 year ago
@MrBlindfinger You are transparent...
iambobber 1 year ago
el albino es un genio !! una leyenda !!
tataso 1 year ago
Sadly, Johnny can't play any more - at least in terms of what everybody identifies him with. The fire is gone - as well as his fast fingers and guttural yell. Christ, he makes more mistakes than he plays regular notes. Last time he was able to play was about 1999 - but he had been slipping for a few years before that. I'm just glad I was able to see him 10 times before that. People should stop bullshitting themselves and call a spade a spade: Johnny is through...
beeroosterm 1 year ago
@beeroosterm I think he can still play, maybe not like he used to but this is a poor recording technically. Bit like the 'bootleg' stuff we used to get years ago..
Letsbikeit 1 year ago
@Letsbikeit My comment has nothing to do with the quality of the recording - he simply has lost the ability to play. Any first year guitar student could play circles around him. I'm Johnny's biggest fan and am greatly saddened by his guitar senility - but I refuse to mask the truth. Time to retire or produce others' recordings.
beeroosterm 1 year ago
@beeroosterm I think it may have something to do with Johnny not being able to see.
Siomistic 1 year ago
@Siomistic Nope. Johnny has been legally blind since he was a boy. He's had some event that, combined with his continued heavy drug use (decades of methadone, vodka, and benzodiazipines) has conspired to destroy his ability to play.
beeroosterm 1 year ago
@beeroosterm Legally blind means you can still see a little, like maybe enough to see the basic location of the frets which means a whole lot if you've depended on playing that way all your life. And then if he suddenly(over a few years) went totally blind and couldn't see the frets at all that would make a big difference...I guess I'm just grabbing' at straws...tryin' to find legitimate excuses for Johnny. Peace
MacAggy 1 year ago
@MacAggy It is tragic but not unexpected that Johnny would lose his ability to play - just not quite so soon. It is not just his eyesight that prevents him from playing at this point; it is painfully obvious there is trouble upstairs (brain) and he's been losing fine motor ability for the last 12-13 years. We do have a huge amount of music and video of him, though - thank goodness we can keep the memory of his greatness alive forever.
beeroosterm 1 year ago
Good to see Johnny with the big old White Firebird! I like that tone so much better.Rock On White Rabbit! UL.
Flunder 1 year ago
ahh it sucks youtube took the one down of him doing this in sweden at least sound the bell is still on here johnny winter is the best!!!
cablefreak1 1 year ago
its funny when watching guys like jonhy winter on youtube playing when they are still your then with just two click of a mouse poof they are old
marryangeline 1 year ago
Dont take advantage of me is the name of this great song. Johnny Winter is one of the greatest guitarist period !!
66badsign 1 year ago 2
What's the name of this song? Johnny's still going strong :)
MikkelAndersen 1 year ago
The Old Man Still got it
joethepainter90 1 year ago 2
i really dont like earing the other guitar, paul nelson isnt that the name?
StarfireEKS 1 year ago
Johnny Winter made his fame with the Gibson Firebird.
Yoganao 1 year ago
I think he's using his Firebird for fretted work because his Lazer was stolen from him.
Bigbud61 2 years ago 2
No JW show is complete unless he pull's out this Gibson Firebird Guitar! He's played it for 45 years.
trickletown 2 years ago
Yeah, he's a legend with any guitar. I just love to watch him playin'
rosadeebee 2 years ago
He still have the erlewine...but he is a great guitarrist with any guitar!
el1ex 2 years ago
why has he changed his legendary white headless Erlewine Lazer for this guitar type???
xkecoupe 2 years ago