JOHNNY WINTER REACTION - Be careful with a fool - The man is melodic hurricane! First time hearing

JOHNNY WINTER REACTION - Be careful with a fool.The blues rock guitar legend,displays his skills live on stage.
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[@cleanerfloors]

Miss Johnny sooo much. It's hard to believe he's passed on. RIP

[@lisasnyder5597]

The amazingly talented late great Johnny Winter!

[@mikewheeler3994]

Johnny was world's above anybody else...

[@karmafarbus160]

Johnny Winter performances always leave me with a "WoW at the end .

[@ivansavoie3190]

Thanks for your reaction to the true GOAT

[@jasonw1973]

Saw Johnny twice, both times for free, long live Johnny Winter

[@mariaportengen2959]

This is Blues with a capitol "B". 🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶

[@barrycohen311]

Good one Harri, one of my favorite artists...

[@bluetopguitar1104]

Johnny kicking ass.

[@petepotaczek5844]

Rip great Johnny!!

[@theyounggentleman3969]

gotta love the tribal screams at the end. you have to live the blues to play the blues

[@schoocg]

Saw him in concert in Okla. City in 1970. Not use to him not playing without his famous Gibson Wedge. White boy in 11th grade in cowboy country instantly became a Blues lover.

[@MarkScobey]

The one more blues man we lost

[@discernment8963]

You're correct, Jimi made Eric feel self conscious when he 1st jammed with him in England. He didn't make Johnny feel that way though when they'd blow each other away jamming together fairly frequently at Steve Paul's (Johnny's manager at the time) club "The Scene" in Greenwich Village. Jimi was mesmerized by Winter's Slide playing, and was working on incorporating more of it into his own playing himself. Winter was packing large venues at one time, but he was more interested in just being a genuine Bluesman than a "Rockstar", so that's what he did. He helped resurrect Muddy Waters career producing several Grammy winning albums with him.

[@paulkersey1007]

I saw Johnny play a few months before he passed on at bb Kings blues bar and grill in NYC. Even towards the end of his life he played amazing and tore the house down.

[@joebauers8031]

The man!

[@ckjamn]

Applause ~` !

[@donhadfield2835]

Sadly Johnny's life was full of "trials and travails", a few years after this at the height of his career, he developed a heroin habit hung out with Jimi Hendrix & Janis Joplin, thankfully went into rehab rather than going the overdose route, stayed addicted to methadone for 25 years, he was down to 90 pounds and barely making it through shows. His manager kept him out of the loop and away from help of others until Paul Nelson came along who got Johnny cleaned up, got him back on the road playing great and produced a number of albums including his Grammy winning album unfortunately posthumously. Check out the last video Death Letter, it is bittersweet, an older man who lived a hard life, just a few months before passed but could create such beautiful music. He went out like a true bluesman, on the road, doing what he loved.

[@BradfordRB68]

You mentioned Jimi Hendrix. Jimi was a back up guitarist in a Johnny Winter band before he went solo. Little known fact. Do in saying this Johnny Winter in a way was Jimi Hendrix’s mentor. That riff he played a couple times in this video young people state,”Oh that’s a Jimi Hendrix riff. Johnny was playing that riff before Jimi

[@johnleonard3806]

National Treasure. Saw him in a club in the early 80's. Killed it. A buddy who saw him in his final months on the road told me he was still killing it. RIP bluesman.

[@joebauers8031]

Do “Fast Life Rider” with Johnny and Edgar LIVE from this same show!

[@jimallison6125]

Hari, Check out Johnny's Mean Town Blues from this same concert. Great guitar playing.

[@vrvaughn]

If you look at the bass player you’ll see a very young Tommy Shannon who later played bass for Stevie Ray

[@mrnobody9104]

That was a bad man!!!

[@brucehelppie6119]

I appreciate your appreciation for Johnny Winter. He was one of my favorite artists back in the early 1970s.

[@beauripp1456]

O yeah

[@kellywann3794]

I love and respect all the blues pioneers but Johnny is my favorite.

[@geraldbryden6720]

i had the privilege to see Johnny a few times near the end at some very intimate venues. He could barely walk to the stage but once he sat down and got his guitar the magic happened, Same with Leon Russel. Those guys lived for the music and the music kept them alive.

[@jamietfranklin]

Amen.

[@rachelbrachman1510]

He played here in my hometown several years before he died. There was a narrow staircase leading up to the stage. My husband helped him up those stairs. It was a fabulous show!

[@jamietfranklin]

@@rachelbrachman1510 wonderful story and action thank you

[@foxandscout]

The last time I saw Leon was within a year of his death, at a small supper club in NYC (City Winery). I was 6 feet from the stage and had a view of his hands on the piano. He sang what felt like every song he ever wrote. He was nonstop fire, talked a lot, it was amazing. RIP Leon Russell.

[@discernment8963]

In my opinion THE most underrated (by the general public) of the truly elite guitarists of that era.

[@janepiper-lunt7655]

I once saw Johnny totally eat Boz Scaggs lunch in an ax war in the early 80s at SMU. He was merciless and top top tier. His version of Rock and Roll Hoochie koo is the BEST version better than Edgar’s better than Rick Derringers. Sadly, his life was full of pain and sadness. I saw one of his last performances in a local club, he had to sit and was basically blind. God bless Johnny Winters

[@marybaillie8907]

This song was written by B.B.King. If anyone can do it justice besides B B., Johnny is a great choice. His genius shines through in this great selection. The guitar is on fire and Johnny's is so entertaining. 🔥 🔥🔥 Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Uncle Phil. 👏 👏 Fabulous. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Likewise eh 🙏🍁

[@merileopardisaksassa7030]

There is a gorgeous picture with B.B.King standing with both Johnny & Edgar Winter! Such a striking visual combination. Their souls were hewn from the same stone!

[@bradsense7431]

Johnny has long been one of my favorites. I saw him probably half dozen times in intimate club settings and large venues as well. I first heard him on his LP Still Alive And Well which is great but more rock than blues. For pure blues check out his first LP released in 1969. Killer delta blues on that one. And also he played on and produced Muddy Waters on several late 1970s albums. Hard Again being the best. Listen to Little Girl, Bus Driver or I Want To Be Loved from that LP.

[@petepotaczek5844]

I’d lose my mind in a venue such as this. Watching him jam would have been equivalent to arriving in heaven!!

[@scotttrainer9704]

Johnny plugged straight into the amp so everything you heard him play was directly from his guitar, nothing added. RIP Johnny ❣

[@johndeeregreen4592]

Not entirely true. He did use a chorus pedal, phaser, and Tube Screamer from time-to-time (the latter was mostly for slide work). I can hear a slight phase shift from a phaser pedal on this song, actually. He wasn't over-processed, but he did use some mild effects.

[@discernment8963]

​@@johndeeregreen4592You're correct. I have to honest, there for a bit I felt he overused the Phase Shifter a little much with a sort of squishy tone instead of his usual sharp mean sound. I was glad when he got away from that.

[@larryc3860]

in my opinion, Johnny ( R.I.P. ), an albino from Texas, was the best blues performer of our time.......he is missed........

[@chitownlee]

The bass player is Tommy Shannon who later played bass in Stevie Ray Vaughans Double Trouble. You saw Johnny Winter play Tobacco Road with his younger brother Edgar singing and playing hammond b3 and sax. Johnny died about 7 or 8yrs ago.

[@jamietfranklin]

It IS Tommy Shannon! The Winters blow my mind.

[@wayneclendenen2036]

Some people say the Winters brothers were albino, but I'm pretty sure they were from a different galaxy...Loved this reaction....

[@dwhite849]

John and Edgar Winter and Peter Framp;ton were scheduled to play on the same bill;;;;;;;;;;;. An hour before the concert the stage was hit by lightening and blew out all; the equipment. There was a small; coffeehouse that opened at 11 pm and stayed open al;l night - the three of them came in with acoustic guitars and jammed untill; 6 am

[@kimmaedke2763]

What a great story!

[@surpriseitsus9622]

Epic story

[@unclephil7650]

I love it😎

[@cshubs]

I saw him play the Pickle Barrel in Vermont about 30 years ago. At the time, I was my college radio's blues DJ.

[@dougieyou]

Harri, what a great reaction and analysis of "The" Bluesman. I was fortunate enough to see him at least 20 times in my life and he was outstanding every time. He could rock with the best of e'm but his true love was the blues and he played them with such love. When asked how he would like to be remembered he said :"As a Bluesman". R.I.P. Johnny

[@bert0522]

I saw his 9 times between Illinois, Florida and New Orleans. Never disappointed , been a fan since 1966. Jim

[@loilt5091]

Dig it, brother...Johnny lived the blues❗️ Raised in a red-neck town, discriminated against because of his albinism, TOO WHITE. ☆ Thankfully, both he & his albino brother, Edgar, found love and family support, nurturing their respective, virtuous talents...both played the 1969, legendary Woodstock Festival.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Had the very good fortune to see Mr. Johnny Winter on three occasions, and he delivered each and every time. The man was, RIP Johnny, a master guitarist and producer. His singing was, well, soulful, if not sublime, and edgy. His brother Edgar was quite good as well, understatement.

[@petervandervlies6427]

First JOHNNY WINTER album i bought was SECOND WINTER, a three sided vinyl LP. It's my favorit JOHNNY WINTER album still today. Saw him play in the Netherlands about 35 years ago, in a small place. His guitar playing was amazing. Close up you could really see the unbelieveble speed and accuratie of his fingers. My favorit song is I LOVE EVERYBODY from the Second Winter album. He switches from regular playing to slide in this one, excellent!! Thank you verry much, Harri and Uncle, loved this one. 👍👊😁 More please 😉👊

[@caroleann_2142]

My first Concert, I was 12 years old my cousin took me. What a Show. Thanks Harri💙🔥🔥🔥

[@sergebrunet4218]

I m so glag i saw that guy on stage in a small venue downtown Montreal at ( Le Spectrum ) on Ste- Catherine Street ! I was just walking by and noticed people entering the venue and when i saw the poster ! Holy Moly ! i went to the ticket booth to see if there was still room and yes there was and i was sitting at a small round table right in the middle up on the mezzanine ! the perfect view and waitresses serving cold beer ! My god ! how can i forget that ! he was wearing a cowboy hat ( stetson ) and cowboy boots ! actually from Texas i m pretty sure ! incredible guitarist ! His kid brother Edgar is also pretty good on the keyboard ! I can t remember what year he passed but we all miss him ! 🙏🎸

[@normanrose2711]

check out his song called Last Night from the White Hot & Blue album

[@unclephil7650]

Harri , I can see the connection with you and the blues, just by watching this video. This kind of music grabs you by the soul and won’t let go. I had the extreme pleasure of seeing him live at the Sacramento blues festival back in the 90s. What I remember most is the sheer force of his performance. It almost literally blew me away. He was by far the best live performer I saw at that blues festival and I went for several years.

[@jonneil7169]

I believe that was recorded in a small club in Copenhagen, 1970. The whole show is amazing, i think he did a version of "Johnny B Goode", seems like the song was written for him.

[@dsusan17]

Wow! First time hearing this song. I love the groove. Good request Uncle Phil. Harri I love watching your reaction. I could tell you didn't want to take a break.

[@stephaneterzuoli9830]

Loved to see you love Johnny! One of my favourite one is Tobacco Road with Johnny and Edgar on the keyboard, playing together. The other one I would have died to see live is Jimmy Ray Vaughn!

[@jondhuse1549]

I think you mean "Stevie" Ray Vaughn... his older brother Jimmy is still alive and performing... he's different than Stevie, but still a great talent!

[@stephaneterzuoli9830]

@@jondhuse1549That's right. The sky is crying, Little Wing, living life by the drop, Mary had a little lamb, Could'nt stand the weather, Tin pan alley... Man that was my driving music when I was young and I had a car. I think I have an album somewhere with the Vaughn brothers playing together! Tx man, respect force and courage.

[@lisasnyder5597]

Another great blues guy is the late great Luther Allison, check him out!

[@deannacrownover3]

I love that you're into Johnny Winter! This dude is the real deal! Yes, he lived an entire life full of trials and travails. He is legally blind, he and his brother both suffer from albinism. He was addicted to heroin but managed to kick it after Janis Joplin died, he was one of her contemporaries. If you're truly interested in the story of Johnny Winter, there's a book called "Raisin Cain: The Wild and Raucous Life of Johnny Winter".

[@geraldinemitchell]

Thanks for that information😊

[@gramps6334]

That looks like Tommy Shannon on Base guitar. He was half of Double Trouble, Stevie Ray Vaughan's band.

[@peterriley5466]

Until Johnny Winter is inducted it will be known as The Rock and Roll Hall of Shame. Eric Clapton just wishes he could play like this

[@unclephil7650]

I’ve seen Eric Clapton live and he can play like that. His licks are just more subtle and Johnny’s have the force of a hurricane ✌️

[@peterriley5466]

@@unclephil7650 Just my opinion, but Clapton, as good as he is, is not even in my top five guitarists. Chet Atkins, Les Paul, Johnny Winter, Alvin Lee and Buddy Guy are my top five. Clapton rates maybe eighth or ninth

[@unclephil7650]

@@peterriley5466 that is a good list and they all deserve to be up there. I think, because Clapton is not as flashy as some guitarists, he gets overlooked. ✌️

[@unclephil7650]

@@peterriley5466 my favorite live performance on video is Ten Years After at Woodstock. Alvin Lee was a beast.

[@peterriley5466]

@@unclephil7650 I agree

[@clarkcraig6959]

The funky Bass is Tommy Shannon he also was in SRV and double trouble

[@ckjamn]

In thu house

[@roadwary56]

Firestorm baby! JW and EW, badazz albinos. Seen Johnny live.

[@MarkScobey]

😂he been gone for a while

[@stevecocran4899]

Awesome video keep up the good work

[@rickeylucero3955]

Did you notice? Stevie Ray Vaughn band?? :)

[@MarkScobey]

He been gone for a while

[@mark501w]

Listen to “Dallas or highway 61”

[@fredfarkle-bp9en]

Play that funky guitar, white boy

[@theyounggentleman3969]

no auto tuning, no gimmicks, no advanced technology, just stand up and play through your amps

[@Robomatic]

Yeah Johnny Winter had troubles. He was a junkie. His eyesight degenerated due to his albinism. He only had a brief period of general public popularity. One of the best guitarists ever.

[@loilt5091]

He was also plagued by a sleazoid manager, Teddy Slatus, who after Johnny broke his hip, had him on the road, addicted to pain killers & the bottle. ☆ Johnny was always popular after his big discovery, but chose to step away from the trappings of the rockin', arena/stadium lifestyle. The Blues were his real love, so he decided to produce & play on his hero, Muddy Waters, 3️⃣ outta 4, Grammy winning albums, including great ones of his own. 🇨🇦

[@barryfeatherstone1616]

I still can't find anyone who's reviewed this song his brother's White Trash... Vocals by Jerry La Croix... up there with the best. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGfZg6qoZb6So6c

[@redzone77p]

Unfortunately Harri you know the story.

[@davidwhitfield6432]

No one could play those kind of rifs, all while singing at the same time. 99.9% of all blues players will sing the line and then play the response. Not Johnny.

[@jameswaddell3348]

Uncle John Turner on Drums! Always played what was called for.