British Guys React to Edgar Winter Group - Frankenstein

[@paulhislop4591]

Good friend Rick Derringer, a guitar monster in his own right, filled in for Ronnie Montrose on this performance.

[@sheryldalton8965]

I watched an interview of Edgar from a few years ago. Their father & grandfather were musicians too. Since they couldn't go outside much in Beaumont, Tx because of the heat they stayed indoors & made music instead.

[@garya7893]

He sings as good as he plays instruments Check him out with his brother Johnny doing Tobacco Road live They both freak talents

[@indigo771]

They called Frankenstein exactly because it was a smash of different jams, Edgar just kept on adding parts till we have this unforgettable monster of a song, It's 50 years later and it still brings it.

[@pnadell9231]

It was the saxophone song,then the double drum song,then Frankenstein.

[@MitchellMiller-n7c]

The original name of the song was The Two Drum Song. Then somebody said "it's a monster" .. and it became Frankenstein.

[@kevinmalone2218]

I'm not 100% sure but I think the guitarist on this performance is Rick Derringer.

[@uncledavesbrigade7106]

Yes, Ronnie had left the band before this recording

[@michalejones77]

I didn't know that! Thanks for sharing!

[@douglaspensack3499]

The 3-1/2 minute reduced radio version was a #1 hit.

[@tchemmer]

Which was a massive achievement, very few instrumentals get up high in the charts

[@dougca7086]

Edgar and his brother Johnny are the two most talented albinos ever, next you got to react to Johnny and Edgar playing together performing Tobacco Road live Johnny Winter is one of the best guitarists of all time!

[@brewswillis9783]

Agreed 100%! Also, the only other albino vocalist/artist I know of is the awesome lead vocalist for Storyville: Malford Milligan. They were a group out of Louisiana that also featured SRV's Double Trouble after his untimely passing, RIP. Here's a link to their great Austin City Limits live performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaaWp55-rN14l6c (if the link is blocked it's easy to find in a search) Cheers!

[@pat_in_va8605]

Part of the wonder of the song was how pieced together it was, a real "monster" to get it together in the studio. Edgar's look is actually real; he (and his equally musical brother, Johnny) were both born with Albinism.

[@markhansen7998]

As I recall, Edgar played Sax on Tina Turner's "Simply The Best".

[@omegafirelord7469]

I was 31 when this came out and it was one of the biggest hits of the 70s along with Lynyrd Skynyrd s Freebird and Iron Butterfly's Inagodadavida! Edgar recently, in 2023, won a Grammy for his album of blues music as a tribute to his brother, the famous guitar player, Johnny Winter! Both brothers were albino, thus the blond hair and eyelashes!

[@Tune-O-matic]

It was a live jam session of Frankenstein...But listen to the studio version..it will bring it all into context..

[@navagate1900]

You guys need to do Edgar Winter - Tobacco Road, amazing vocals.

[@leslie8743]

A young Rick Derringer.

[@MitchellMiller-n7c]

Even younger when with The McCoys (Hang on Sloopy).

[@danielemlet7885]

This the second guitar player Rick Derringer

[@williamburke1882]

I saw him do this a couple of weeks ago at Tanglewood with the Ringo All Starr Show, Amazing stuff

[@russellburress6240]

Edgar Winter is also a true albino that's his natural hair color and he does have pink eyes in fact they titled their album they only come out at night because he has Sun sensitivity because of his skin and eyes

[@Arandomperson_online]

Exactly

[@littleogeechee223]

As did older brother, Johnny. Very rare.

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

It is called Frankenstein for the elements of Sci-fi and horror as well as the build up of sounds much like the original movie.

[@lawrencecooper2361]

The Winter brothers , Johnny and Edgar, grew up in Texas, not an optimal environment for albinos. So they spent a lot of time indoors and learned to master many instruments. So the story goes. Deep South albinos, so white they were black with soulful talent to match. Johnny was in a class by himself, gruff, tough, unique, super flash guitar, but precise and somehow tasteful. Edgar played on his first albums then went off on his own with White Trash. Timeless soulful R&B, never to be duplicated. Those days are gone, "music" now is all digital formulaic drool. Both brothers growled their vocals although Edgar had considerable range. The only UK equivalent that I can think of was Ray Davies, a gent in person but onstage a wildman who growled like a Grizzly Bear

[@helgar791]

I had the great pleasure of seeing both Johnny and Edgar Winter multiple times, including with each other. I saw Edgar during this period with this band when they debuted this here in NYC. Great times man. By the way, when groups "jam" there is generally no beginning, middle or end, nor are there distinct melodies each member abides by. This is a well crafted song with certain areas and amounts of improvisation.

[@podunkcitizen2562]

This is what the members of Spinal Tap thought they sounded like! LOL

[@dagmar.6954]

This live version of this song is a total experience. It blew me away the first time I saw it. Edgar Winter is very talented & plays many instruments including keyboards, saxophone & timbales. The title "Frankenstein" refers he fact that the original recording of the song was much longer than the final version & it required numerous edits to shorten it. So they spliced together many different parts.

[@rickb4079]

Great pic guys Edgar winner was a phenomenal musician still is. He pulled his to band together in a short period Of time and they didn't stay together very long. Best Rick Derringer only guitar and Dan Hartman on the base and they're killing it. Chuck ruff was a drummer who is a top-10 drummer with everybody he played with. Much talent in this band and Edgar was phenomenal.

[@sandyboudreaux-barber9586]

This was a totally new way of p/o parents in the 70s

[@vickiroman189]

I got to see them shortly after this was released. What a trip!

[@BritPopsReact]

@Vicki Roman Hi Vocki, thanks for the comment, that must have been a very interesting show. Cheers

[@treeoflife6386]

He’s doing what Angus Young does with his mouth, it’s called being one master at what instrument that you’re playing!! 🎶🥁🎵🎸🎼

[@gbulmer]

I saw that on BBC 2, maybe when it was first broadcast, or soon after. My big brother's TV-control-concession (from our parents) was watching 'Old Grey Whistle Test', and I stayed up with him watching it. My bro' had a serious HiFi habit. To fund his habit he'd run disco's using his HiFi, and two record decks. He played a studio version of Frankenstein (sub 5 min) to end every disco. Happy Days. 🤔😂 Edgar and his brother Johnny were ridiculously talented musicians. Edgar did quite a lot of session work, with eg. Meat Loaf, Tina Turner, David Lee Roth, and others.. Thanks for bringing back the happy memories. Best Wishes, Chaps. ☮ G-man 😎

[@BritPopsReact]

@G Bulmer Hi G-Man, thanks for the making us smile too, remembering the guys doing the mobile disco with their home kit, brilliant. The Old Grey Whistle Test, now that was a very strange show but they had some great guests on it. As always stay safe and keep on commenting. Cheers BP1 & BP2

[@gbulmer]

​@@BritPopsReact "The Old Grey Whistle Test" was the only TV show featuring artists outside mainstream 'Pop' in the 1970s. The only other none-Pop music source I heard was John Peel on the radio, Some other OGWT gems: _Joan Armatrading - Love & Affection - The Old Grey Whistle Test 1976_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIuZgqOMabqnpKM best opening lyric of any song _about_ love. Builds. She's still playing music. Ridiculously under appreciated. _John Cooper Clarke - Beasley Street (Old Grey Whistle Test 1980)_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ7do6GMl9iUjs0 Performance poet with _brilliant_ backing music. Exceptional. Nowadays he's in Dictionary corner on 8oo10cdc _THE RUNAWAYS - Wasted (1977 UK TV Appearance)_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpSmgYF-ftyFgZo All female band, inc Joan Jett _Fanny - You're The One - on BBC Old Grey Whistle Test_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2mThoqPoLCBsM0 All female band 1973? _Bob Marley & The Wailers - Stir It Up (Live at The Old Grey Whistle, 1973)_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJebeJ2ejduCoLc legendary _George Benson - Breezin' - Live HQ 1977 Old Grey Whistle Test (OGWT)_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYfGZqV5oZV1f9U Summer ------- It was even more insane using his HiFi that it sounds. His stereo speakers were 42" x 17 1/2" x 19 3/4" wide, and weighed 140lbs *(10 stone) each* His power amp was Bose 650Watts per channel stereo, and weighed 80lbs (~6 stone) Plus pre-amp, two Technic record decks, Revox stereo tape recorder (10inch reel to reel) so he could have a rest and a drink, and boxes of records. He and his pals would haul that lot out of his (very cramped) bedroom, downstairs and into a van for every disco. Then bring it all back when they'd finished. My brother didn't drive, so by then he'd be slightly (or even very) drunk, . My Mum watched them like a hawk looking for any sign of damage. Often in her dressing gown, with curlers and a hair net. With a rolling pin, she'd have morphed into a cartoon character. She was 5 foot tall. Happy Days. 🤔😂 Best Wishes, Chaps. ☮ G-Man 😎

[@kens32052]

This was a JAM they used to warm up to. One day their manager came in early and heard them playing it and said it needed to be on their next album.

[@hardtackbeans9790]

Edgar Winter is one I shouldn't like but I do. 4:22 My dogs always howl at Edgar too. LOL!! I was in my 20's back then those were 'Funky' times. Smash it against the amp, Edgar!!

[@BritPopsReact]

@Hardtack & Beans Hi H&B, great to hear from you, this was a very strange tune but you can see how far ahead he was. Cheers

[@stillracer2514]

Brings me back to my 20s.

[@charlesmarkley220]

The title came out because the were jamming out all day in the studio. Back then used tape. So they cut it all up and assembled a piece of music. Like Franklinstein, hence the name.

[@elainehoward8822]

Hi to you both from Turkey, we haven’t long checked in so was able to catch the 2am upload here. I’m not sure about this group, it sounds absolutely amazing, am l sounding silly saying I think it sounds like flower power, 70s music? The drumming was awesome. A brilliant upload ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@brewswillis9783]

Well done mates! The bass player was Dan Hartman who had some hits in the 80's including I Can Dream About You that you should remember. The guitarist Ronnie Montrose's band Gamma had at least one hit which was Right The First Time. Cheers!

[@BritPopsReact]

@Brew Swillis Hey Brew, always great to hear from you and thanks for the fun facts. Hope your doing well and pop back anytime. Cheers

[@CarlVandenberg]

I think I read somewhere that this song came together from jam sessions he played with his brother's band (he originally called it the "Double-Drum Song"), and he pieced it together to make Frankenstein (thus the name of the song).

[@georgekininmonth2070]

IF you want to see him with more a blues song, with skatting going on, listen to the Live version of, Tobacco Road. A much different vibe and super Bluesy. Very talented! Here is the link for ease of viewing: kzbin.info?search_query=tobacco+road+live+

[@ivansavoie3190]

When editing they had pieces of tape all over the room, the drummer Chuck Ruff walked in and said looks like Frankenstein.

[@BritPopsReact]

@Ivan Savoie Now that is a great fun fact. Cheers for that one!

[@daveshep9400]

Edgar's working title was the two drum song. His brother Johny passed on playing it. Thankfully Edgar went solo and pieced it together.

[@richardgraves958]

I was so glad to go to high school with Edgar and his brother Johnny. Played bass with them In their early years. Thank You for showing this.

[@kennethmardis2132]

Edgar could play the hell out keyboards especially the organ

[@johnv61]

Yes please do “Tobacco Road” LIVE from 1973. Blues, Soul, bass and incredible lyrics!

[@VIDSTORAGE]

Edgar currently is on tour with Ringo Starr All Stars Band ..

[@BritPopsReact]

@NICE DAWG Thanks for the fun fact

[@VIDSTORAGE]

@@BritPopsReact Man is near 80 I think and still gettin' it on .. .Him and his brother Johnny were too talented ...-****

[@neilludlam8055]

A monstrous hit in the day.

[@chueysmama2622]

HELLO to "That Effing Dog" from her friends in NC, USA!!! Hank and Chuey are howling back. What a great pick, BP1 HAD to see/hear this one, it is such a classic. BP1, you did so good sitting still for so long, I wasn't sure you'd make it through this one. 😂😂

[@tundiel]

Hello you! Hope you're all doing OK! I've been scarce for a while with some health stuff (I'm OK, but I've had a horrible few weeks). I've got no hope trying to catch up in here, but I'm going to catch a few videos later hopefully. Just wanted to say 'hi'! 😊

[@chueysmama2622]

@@tundiel Oh no! I'm glad you're on the mend and hope you get fully well soon!

[@tundiel]

@@chueysmama2622 thanks! It's not really ill health as such. I suffer episodic depression and I had a dip for a while, but I'm coming out the other side now. But I also had a fall last week. I faceplanted the floor while out and about 🥺 Smashed my chin, my knee and my arm, and put my back out. I've been popping painkillers to get through, but it's starting to ease now. I'm a klutz. On the mend all around now though!

[@chueysmama2622]

@@tundiel SHIT!

[@tundiel]

@@chueysmama2622 hahaaa yup, that about sums it up 🤣

[@lynnsoeth5301]

Hey guys, Pentatonix will be in London on May 4. Sold out in Manchester and London's May 3 performance. I'm so excited, going to their first Christmas show November 17 in Oakland! Never really thought I'd get to see them live! Now, back to the present, not sure about this bunch though 🤔. 9 minutes? Ouch. Oh, like the drums for sure.

[@tundiel]

Aww, so pleased you get to see them live! I'm seeing them for the first time at the May 4th London concert, and I can't wait. My kids got me the tickets for my birthday. 😍😍😍

[@lynnsoeth5301]

@@tundiel Birthday present from my daughters and granddaughters! We're taking a girls trip! Can't wait!!!

[@tundiel]

@@lynnsoeth5301 ❤️ My 20 year old daughter is coming with me, so it's a girls trip for me too. Hoping to stay overnight if funds allow. I've only ever visited London once, so it would be nice to have a bit of a wander!

[@BritPopsReact]

@Lynn Soeth So happy for you and also EnderOllie 4 getting to see your favourite group, please be sure to give us all the news. As for this one, again maybe not quite our cup of tea but you can see how this song and band may have influenced other artists, he was quite the talented musician too. Have a great day

[@BritPopsReact]

@EnderOllie 4 Boo...hah, I thought you ay pop in here. Have a great day and so lovely to see you in the comments again. Take care

[@josephcontello8451]

GUYS, Have U Ever watched the original Frankenstein movie, Scenes where the Dr F. tries t revive his creature, same for Young Frankenstein by Mel Brooks. Watch the scenes, you will get the video, it was live on Brit TV! It is actually a musical interpretation of those scenes.

[@christophermoebs5514]

I saw Edgar and his bro Johnny separately and together a few times over the decades and they were always awesome

[@genearbogast7525]

Love the Dog! I thought it was mine and she was chastised.......

[@Arandomperson_online]

U guys need to take a walk down TOBACCO ROAD the brothers r so gifted the passion is amazing u have Edgar into Jazz & Johnny into the Blues then take a FREE RIDE WITH EDGAR LOL u won’t REGRET IT 😊

[@PaulBarnes-h6e]

This was originally a 25 to 30 minute song called "Double Drum Solo" and played regularly in his sets on stage. When they were recording their first album, they had about 4 minutes of recording space available for the record. So, they recorded the entire song. It was way too long, so Edgar (Arp2600 keyboard, sax, timballe, Arp2600 computer, concessions, and ticket sales, and Rick (producer and lead guitar on this version) took the magnetic tape (which was, of course, black) and started cutting it by hand and splicing it back together. The splicing tape is usually either white or yellow, so the next morning they finally had it shortened enough after 3 or 4 attempts. When Chuck (drummer) came in and saw the carnage, he said, "You really Frankensteined it." And the name stuck. In my opinion, the absolute worst thing is that it was the Master that they chopped up, so we don't have the original version anywhere. Imagine hearing the whole half hour of this song live on stage in 1971. The original guitarist was Ronnie Montrose.

[@sailinbob11]

First album I ever bought.

[@Arandomperson_online]

They had snippets back in those days he saved em all and put the pieces together

[@lorilxn1597]

Nobody is going to turn off 9 minutes of Edgar Winter, or Johnny Winter

[@charlesmarkley220]

Pure American. Besides that did you notice Luke Skywalker on guitar. Lol

[@stephenkittle6586]

Drummer "STANK FACE"🔥🎸🎹🥁🎷😍🐐

[@willlockler9433]

Damn it, the live version, amazing as it is, is only fully appreciated if you know the studio. Crawl before walk, eh...

[@cinmarksx]

him and his brother Johnny are incredibly talented. Both of them are albino

[@tchemmer]

wow, new intro and outro music, cool ... but on to Edgar. You know that every time they played this it was totally different. It's a jam session and that's how they work, it's a jazz influence. Quite a few jazz influences actually. The album track is very different, restrained really, and the length is short for the seventies. There were tracks that took up a whole side of a 33 LP, 20 minutes and more. Another one that as soon as I saw what you were listening to I had the song pop into my head, and it was, of course, different. Bottom line, Edgar Winter is "Dog Approved "

[@BritPopsReact]

@Tom Hemmer Hi Tom, hope you are well, this was a real interesting tune and he is very talented. I guess the Album that comes to my mind for long songs would be Tubular Bells

[@rickmts]

BP1, your expression was priceless!

[@mikedown1250]

Edgar Winter was born with albinism, J saville has no excuse

[@cathyhahn6460]

2nd TIME Watch Dimash THE STORY of ONE SKY Very emotional WIll show you what people are going thru ALL over the world

[@rickward460]

BP1... It's not "rubbish"😉🐶😎🇺🇸

[@cathyhahn6460]

2nd time YOU need to watch The Story of One SKY DIMASH It is amazing and will leave you thinking about what is happening in the world

[@jamesbaxter4738]

Edgar and Johnny were great if they didn't have to have money to keep going they would have just played just two jammed they knew they had to have money

[@lordlockdown64]

Wow that was interesting, can he not play bass guitar then? Very talented guy!

[@BritPopsReact]

@Lord Lockdowns Jukebox We think he ran out of guitar straps to also have the bass

[@russellburress6240]

It's also an instrumental no lyrics

[@Arandomperson_online]

I disagree with u both but respect your opinion EDGAR & JOHNNY r GENIUSES in just book

[@Mike-pi2bo]

Nothing like Savell but that's funny.

[@lorilxn1597]

Look up Tobacco Road

[@ecarteringram]

Your musical taste and knowledge is lacking. This is live. This is not a "jam". It is however a group of recordings pieced together and formed into a ten minute song.Thus the title of Frankenstein. Edgar and band are superb players. He's still playing { Ringo Starr's all star band} and other gigs. Tremendous vocalist . His older brother Johnny was a Texas blues phenom

[@BritPopsReact]

Thanks lol 😜

[@Arandomperson_online]

Listen to TOBACCO ROAD

[@jamesmichael6274]

saville!!!!!!loo

[@sheryldalton8965]

Are you not entertained?

[@davidshort517]

Sorry but bp1 just doesn't feel the music like it's supposed to be felt when experiencing as classic as this

[@littleogeechee223]

Oh, please! Do not utter Edgar’s name in the same breath as Savile! Really?

[@spaceydayz2]

Englishmen can be so rude sometimes. Just wanting to comment on facial expressions and what not.