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[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_btn title=”View New Releases & Discography” shape=”round” color=”blue” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwork.creativamotions.com%2Fedgarwinter%2Fdiscography%2F|title:DISCOGRAPHY”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”contentEW_cs”]Hello Everyone,<\/p>\n
Welcome to our new site, the web world of Winterland! The first thing I want to say is that this is going to be an actual experience in which my wife Monique (and I myself) will be actively and personally involved. The main reason for renovating and reopening this site is that I have a new album coming out.<\/p>\n
We are also expanding and adding both content and new features. In the BACKSTAGE area you will find not only band bios but many personal stories concerning my life, my beautiful wife Monique, and the Winter family. A new addition just added is called THE READING ROOM.<\/a> Here you\u2019ll find examples of some of my original poetry and short stories.<\/p>\n Writing has been a lifelong love and passion (perhaps equal to music) but one I have never shared, until now. It reveals a completely different side of me you would NEVER otherwise see. I am doing this mainly at Monique\u2019s suggestion\u2014so with her prompting and encouragement, we invite you to check it out.<\/p>\n The following is an excerpt from the liner notes I have written for the new album. I hope this will give you a deeper insight into Johnny\u2019s life, his music, our relationship, and the making of the album itself. It should certainly deepen your understanding of the music, and heighten the experience of the musical journey it will take you on. So here goes \u2026<\/p>\n I don\u2019t make that many albums these days. They all mean a lot to me, but this one is particularly personal, and very special. So before I even get started, I feel compelled to explain my feelings, and clarify my motives and intentions here.<\/p>\n As most of you may know, my brother, Johnny, passed away in July of 2014. He was touring Europe and had just played the Cahors Blues Festival in France, which was destined to become his last show. He had traveled to Switzerland where his next show was scheduled, the one he would never play. He would pass away in his sleep there at the hotel in Zurich before he ever got the chance.<\/p>\n Let me just say that although Johnny may have departed this physical plane, his spirit, his music, and his presence will live on in my heart, always. Johnny was a true bluesman. He played music, and lived life. He came in, and went out the same way \u2013 true to the blues, and I love him for that.<\/p>\n Now after his passing, many people immediately started trying to convince me to do a Johnny Winter tribute album. Somehow, this just didn\u2019t feel right to me. Then as time passed, I started to reconsider. This didn\u2019t happen all at once. The first real change occurred on stage.<\/p>\n Just two weeks after his anticipated return, we were scheduled to start a tour called the Rock \u2018n\u2019 Blues Fest. Johnny and I were both playing with our respective bands, and there would have been jamming together at the end.<\/p>\n I was devastated, and expected the tour to be canceled, but the promoters wanted it to go on as planned with me and my band as the headliners. The first night, after playing \u201cFrankenstein\u201d to honor Johnny\u2019s memory, I closed the show with \u201cJohnny B. Goode\u201d, \u201cRock and Roll, Hoochie Koo\u201d, and \u201cJumpin\u2019 Jack Flash\u201d, dedicating the end of the set to my brother Johnny.<\/p>\n Playing those songs turned out to be a great source of strength and comfort to me. Everyone on the tour was so kind and supportive getting up to jam, and it became a kind of tradition. There was such an overwhelming outpouring of love and respect for Johnny, I began to realize that I had to do this for Johnny\u2019s true, loyal, and devoted fans who wanted so much to see it happen.<\/p>\n The world seemed to be crying out for this, so maybe it was time to surrender to the natural flow of the universe and just let it happen. I realized a part of me deep down in my heart Did want to make this album. It was just the circumstances that never seemed quite right.<\/p>\n I talked it over with my wife, Monique. I trust her intuition more than my own judgment or analytical thinking, and we always make these kinds of decisions together. She was all for it and said, \u201cI think you have to make this album, both for Johnny, for yourself, and for the world. You owe that acknowledgement to your older brother. If it weren\u2019t for him, you wouldn\u2019t be where you are today. There\u2019s no need to worry about it. If it\u2019s meant to happen, it will. Just let it be\u201d<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what finally decided the whole thing. A friend of mine said, \u201cWow! A Johnny Winter tribute album, what a Great idea. I know this guy you just have to talk to. His name is Bruce Quarto and he has his own label called Quarto Valley Records, but he doesn\u2019t think or operate at all like the typical businessman.<\/p>\n He loves music, science, and the arts, and he has this unique personal vision of doing things he believes in to revitalize the industry, help authentic musicians, and make a real difference. I know Bruce will Love this idea. And what\u2019s more, when he believes in something, he goes all out. He will do this the Right Way, and for the Right Reasons. Let me at least run this by him, and then you guys can talk.\u201d I said, \u201csure, that can\u2019t hurt.<\/p>\n Talking to Bruce was the real turning point. He\u2019s such a character, full of boundless enthusiasm. To him, anything is possible. You can\u2019t help but Love an attitude like that. The conversation got deep, and we talked for hours. Here\u2019s the general gist of what he had to say.<\/p>\n \u201cI was the guy sprawled out on the floor in the bean bag chair: amazed by the album covers, immersed in the liner notes, swept away by the music.\u201d Of course I knew exactly what he was talking about, because I was that guy too. We all were once, unless you were just too young to have experienced it.<\/p>\n He went on, \u201cI listened to Johnny\u2019s music, I cranked up your \u201cFrankenstein\u201d, I blasted \u201cFree Ride\u201d in the car. There was so much great music in that era; it was magic! And there\u2019s a whole world out there who might remember, or maybe never even heard it before. They deserve to. Let\u2019s bring it I\u2019m up for that! \u2013 I said. But let\u2019s talk about the album itself. Here\u2019s the main question in my mind. Should this album simply be a tribute to the great legacy Johnny left the world, or rather a more personal dedication from me to my brother based on my own personal preferences, and what I think he would have wanted.<\/p>\n Bruce said, \u201cI think you should just follow your heart. I want this album to be a success, but I\u2019m not doing it for the money. In fact, I intend to donate a good part of my share to a charity set up to help disadvantaged musicians. I\u2019m doing it because the world needs to hear this music. When I heard this, I knew Bruce was the right man.<\/p>\n The next person so deeply involved with this project that I most of all want to thank is Ross Hogarth. Ross started out as the engineer and mixer, but soon became a producer and co-creator. He loves Johnny\u2019s music as much as I do, and is as familiar with it as Well. Ross, Monique and I thank you from both our hearts for all the hard work, the love and care, the thought and imagination, the artistic creativity, and all the great artists you helped bring into the project. It simply would not be the album it is, without you.<\/p>\n The whole story of this heartfelt musical journey is told in the liner notes for the album, of which what you\u2019ve just read is only a small part. But just to give you a rough idea, here is a list of the songs and the amazing guest artists that played on each track. You can find it on all major platforms by >>clicking here<<<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”contentEW_cs”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]1. Mean Town Blues<\/strong> In addition to all these great artists, I especially want to thank our dear friend and most amazing drummer, Gregg Bissonette, who played on every song (except one performed by the incomparable Ringo Starr).<\/p>\n Thank you, Gregg. The killer tracks you laid down became the soul and heartbeat of the album.<\/p>\n This recording has been years in the making, and I\u2019ve given it my all. I can only tell a small part of the story here, but the album will tell you the rest. I want to thank everybody for everything: Johnny\u2014my brother in musical inspiration; my wife Monique for her Love, encouragement, and support (without which I never would have done this); Ross Hogarth who put his whole heart and soul into it and worked as hard as I have myself; Bruce Quarto for his Love of the blues, of Johnny\u2019s music, his faith in me as an artist, and his patience and understanding in how long it\u2019s taken; Dave Hart for his belief in my talent, not only in management\u2014but in friendship, while taking care of business, every day.<\/p>\n And my eternal gratitude to all the fantastic, amazing artists for their incredible heartfelt performances. You touched our hearts on behalf of Johnny and the Winter family.<\/p>\n It\u2019s time to say goodbye for now, so here\u2019s the last thing I want to say. When I was very young, I can still remember thinking \u2026 no matter how much time goes by, how old I get, what happens in my life, or how far I end up from home \u2013 there is one person in this world I know will always understand what I\u2019ve been through, how I feel. And that person is my brother, Johnny.<\/p>\n It\u2019s sad to say, but we drifted farther apart than I ever could have imagined back in those early days. So much has happened to both of us since then, but one thing will always remain the same \u2026 that bond, of brotherhood, of family, of music, and of Love. So in his name, I dedicate this album. As we said before \u2013 the main purpose of this site is to give you a deeper look into the story behind the \u201cBrother Johnny\u201d album, and also to be The Place to go for the latest news on everything concerning it. There\u2019s going to be a lot of that, which should make this a very active site\u2014and we hope, a fun place to hang out. I\u2019ll be around, or Sami*, (who you know from Facebook & Instagram) will be here monitoring the site, to handle all your questions and relay any messages. So drop by anytime to see what\u2019s going on.<\/p>\n Now, we invite you to check out the most recent visualizers for some of the songs on the new album, \u201cBrother Johnny\u201d. Just click the MEDIA<\/a> button, then go to the VIDEO LOUNGE<\/a>, and don\u2019t forget to KEEP ON ROCKIN\u2019!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” gap=”35″ content_placement=”middle” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1650547236011{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_hoverbox image=”1533″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”” hover_background_color=”white” el_class=”minh_box”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/681031693″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” gap=”35″ content_placement=”middle” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1650547244397{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_hoverbox image=”937″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”” hover_background_color=”white” el_class=”minh_box”]https:\/\/inoqua.com\/edgarwinter\/johnny-b-goode\/[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/662468668?autoplay=1″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid element_width=”6″ item=”mediaGrid_SlideOutCaption” grid_id=”vc_gid:1655142094886-50c72eef-e392-1″ include=”477,1066,480,1067″ el_class=”_grid_hover”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”row-home-bio” css=”.vc_custom_1603309658429{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1603309482168{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner el_class=”standard-contain-center”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1172″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”box-bio-info”]<\/p>\n The man contains multitudes. Sure, it\u2019s something which has been said about others, but for Edgar Winter it\u2019s literally true: His musical multitudes alone are staggering, and they are not all of who he is. As his fans know well, he\u2019s a joyful genius, a musical wizard capable of solving any problem, and for whom limitations don\u2019t exist, only possibilities.<\/p>\n A self-taught virtuoso on almost all instruments known to man, winter has long been fearless in his fusion of genres and use of brand-new technology such as the synthesizer. 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\nback!\u201d<\/p>\n
\nFeaturing Joe Bonamassa[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]2. Alive And Well<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Kenny Wayne Shepherd[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]3. Lone Star Blues<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Keb\u2019 Mo\u2019[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]4. I\u2019m Yours And I\u2019m Hers<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Billy Gibbons
\nand Derek Trucks[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]5. Johnny B. Goode<\/strong>
\nFeaturing David Grissom
\nand Joe Walsh[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]6. Stranger<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Michael McDonald
\nJoe Walsh and Ringo Starr[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”contentEW_cs”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]7. Highway 61 Revisited<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Kenny Wayne Shepherd
\nand John McFee[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]8. Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Hoochie Koo<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Steve Lukather[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]9. When You Got A Good Friend<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Doyle Bramhall ll[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]10. Jumpin\u2019 Jack Flash<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Phil X[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]11. Guess I\u2019ll Go Away<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Taylor Hawkins
\nand Doug Rappoport[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]12. Drown In My Own Tears<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Edgar Winter[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”contentEW_cs”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]13. Self Destructive Blues<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Joe Bonamassa[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]14. Memory Pain<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Warren Haynes[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]15. Stormy Monday Blues<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Robben Ford[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]16. Got My Mojo Workin\u2019<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Bobby Rush[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text]17. End Of The Line<\/strong>
\nFeaturing David Campbell Strings[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”contentEW_cs”]When I look over this list, I am awestruck and humbled beyond words. Many of these incredible artists I met for the first time doing this album, but there are a few I share a long history with. My deepest and most profound thanks and gratitude to Sir Ringo Starr (The Greatest), to our longtime friend Michael McDonald for his magical voice, and to the guitar genius Joe Walsh the soaring Eagle. Donating your time and talent to support this tribute to Johnny means more than I can ever say.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cBrother Johnny\u201d<\/p>\nPeace and Love,<\/strong><\/em>
\nEdgar & Monique<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nEDGAR WINTER RELEASES<\/h2>\n
“Mean Town Blues<\/strong>
\nFeaturing Joe Bonamassa’<\/h2>\n<\/h3>\n
BIOGRAPHY<\/b><\/h1>\n
DISCOGRAPHY<\/h1>\n