Johnny Winter - Highway 61 Revisited Live 2007 @ Crossroads Festival

Johnny Winter - Highway 61 Revisited Live 2007 @ Crossroads Festival

[@finnerikjensen2253]

It a natural talent, he born with it.

[@PaulMartin-i4i]

I saw him jazz fest crescent city 1982. Entire population was at Steel Pulse stage. It was me and Jonnie Fkn winter. I could see the sky beind his bright white eyes. He looked down at me and said, “I hate to play the blues on such a sunny day” and crushed the opening chord. If there’s a God in heaven son ….

[@ludwigmaple1911]

These kids were on stage with a legend

[@williejordan1129]

Johnny. Winter. Best. Slide. Guitar. Player. INDIAN

[@johnleonard3806]

This never gets old. Saw Johnny just once in a club in the 80's. His hair was down to his knee. Blew the roof off. RIP

[@fredziffel3443]

Johnny is legendary, but he was just a man and he knew it. I met him in 07. He had a gig at the Old Polk Theater in Lakeland Fl. After the show, a friend and I went to a little Blues Cafe, just up the street. In walked Johnny, alone and like he was just a local. He came over with his drink and asked if we would mind sharing the table. The next thing I knew, I was jamming with him and he was signing my strat! My moment of GLORY and a memory I'll take to my grave, with a smile.

[@green323turbo]

You were so lucky to have had a drink with him. What a legend , and just a man with an extraordinary talent for playing guitar. I saw him 5 or 6 times , from 1970's to 2005 . He's my all time favorite.

[@sleeve8651]

You lucky Fuck ! So random ! Sometime in the early '80's, I was in Nashville, Tennessee at a Hotel, working on a Satellite system there, and during an off time, I walked into the Bar, which was closed, and set down at a piano I was told Elvis used to play, just to noodle around, and the bartender told me if I would have been a couple minutes earlier, I could have met George Jones, as he stopped in to have a drink ! The day before, a radio station was touting how great it was, that he was on the wagon, and had quit drinking ! Not as great s story as yours, but yours reminded me just how chance meetings can happen ! Great story ! Thanks for letting me share ! ✌️😎

[@k.hendrickson8735]

LOVe it! those rare moments in life when we catch lightening in a bottle...

[@timcornelius1912]

Fred Ziffel...he came walking in by himself ? Bullshit

[@randycollins7910]

What a memory you'll have to take with you Fred. Johnny was my guitar hero when I was a teenager. God bless you both.

[@calbudd2838]

Derek Trucks is no slouch on the guitar, but he looks at Johnny with such reverence. Awesome stuff.

[@shaykatz5648]

Derek watched J.J. Cale too with awe when Clapton played with him.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@shaykatz5648Tulsa Sound Man! Love JJ Cale ❤

[@jimkostan9932]

Yes Derrick wishes he could play like Johnny,notice all smiles from band members, they all know their playing with one of the greatest blues Legends that ever walked on this planet.&100% drug free! Finally!!!😊❤❤❤ One of my older guitar instructors played with Johnny Winter, Albert Collins, Albert King,& SRV. Johnny Winter paved the road...

[@bigsidable]

FUCK NO. HE GOT BACKGROUND.

[@KenCarr-y7w]

There’s not many in this man’s class. Rest easy 🌞

[@griffhenshaw5631]

A guitar player's guitar player. Fast w feel and never cornered

[@joefriedman9843]

I've never seen Derek Trucks so delighted as he is here. Johnny is a legend.

[@williejordan1129]

J Johnny. The. Best. Willie

[@jshibley5435]

JOHNNY WINTER - MY MOST INFLUENTIAL MUSIC MAN IN MY EARTHLY JOURNEY LIFE! YESSS!

[@TramJizzle]

Has never gotten the recognition he's deserved, amazing musician all around

[@trevortreasure4896]

Two of the three greatest slide guitarists in history, on the same stage. Only Duane missing.

[@craigkrym9168]

I love how Derek Trucks seems to just watch Johnny and smile. He knows he's in the presence of greatness!

[@hippiehagemier5213]

It's that "I love how he does that"look of admiration"...Bitchen! ☮️🎸

[@bassmuso]

Greatness???.... fucking legend... Johnny grew up in the blues, taught by the Masters... he was persecuted for being whiter than white as much as the Afro-Americans where persecuted fro being black... As far as I am concerned he is a better blues guitarist than Eric Clapton.

[@jeffwilliams8074]

So did Johnny. Derek is my boy!

[@BarbButler]

💗 💖 💘 💝 💟 ☮️

[@69zenos1]

No...he just knows that he doesn't have to pollute the song like weekend warriors at a local blues night at the dive bar do. He is a pro. That is why he is just watching and playing. Less is best.

[@timcornelius1912]

Johnny was more than a bluestringer. He played mandolin, drums, harp, bass ...who knows what else. He was also very intelligent. I had the pleasure of hangin with him several times. He was generous with his time and knowledge. A truly good guy. I miss him.

[@billridge7854]

Ahhmen! RIP POPS

[@lintelle2382]

his brother is no slouch either...

[@charleswinters7129]

@@lintelle2382 He has two brothers with Grammy’s.

[@lintelle2382]

@@charleswinters7129 wow! I knew about Edgar. Educate me on the other brother, please!

[@louiesalinas4720]

seems like a Great guy!

[@hunterwest54]

I love how Mr. Trucks, who is a legend in his own right, just looks a Johnny like he's Superman... His real life hero right there on stage. That's love right there people! Rest in peace Johnny! Your spirit definitely lives on!!

[@FO_Biggles]

He _is_ superman!!!!

[@SveinMBortne]

FO, why don't we have a religion called Winter?

[@garyhenderson1717]

That's right he is the man that s how he got to play that slide because of him rip Jonny

[@garyhenderson1717]

@@SveinMBortne we should

[@ergbudster3333]

Yeah. And you know you're a somebody when you got Derek as your sideman. No shit bro.

[@chasjacks9378]

In the 60's anytime there was a huge concert Johnny was always the opening act. Unlike nowadays, everyone listened and rocked with Johnny.

[@finnerikjensen2253]

One of The best bluesrock Number ever ?

[@Miss_Califfa]

My dad loved Johnny so much it's all that was played at his wake❤

[@caroltrice5134]

In the presence of the Lord

[@ligo-s8l]

Sem palavras... extraordinário.

[@stevecarr5144]

NOBODY did blues slide like Johnny. NOBODY....

[@williejordan1129]

Johnny. Is. Best. I. Disabled. Nam vet. Part. Indian. I. Listen. To Johnny. Winter. He can. Play. Turn. Amp. Up. Let. It. Roll. Willie ironwood

[@williejordan1129]

Johnny I. listen. Hwy. 61. Every DAY. I. Brian

[@williejordan1129]

The. INDIAN

[@GBeret83]

Losing Johnny Winter on July 16, 2014 was losing one of the last truly great blues guitarist. He joins that great jam session in the sky!! RIP Johnny!!

[@MegaBiggie123]

Whoa now, Buddy Guy is still alive & well. (hopefully for many years to come)

[@ToddtheExploder]

GBeret83 Always impressive to know your facts.

[@williamchambers639]

Another 6-stringer called HOME

[@BarbButler]

💗 💖 💘 💝 💟 ☮️

[@kathywarrick2084]

Yes, he certainly do!

[@jeffmchenry6348]

Really loved seeing Johnny play with Edgar in the 70's, was very special!

[@williejordan1129]

I. LISTEN. TO. JOHNNY. WINTER. EVER. DAY. HELPS TO. RELAX. ALL HIS. MUSIC. GOOD. I. VIETNAM. VET. USMC. WILLIE. IRONWOOD

[@theraven6836]

The smile on Derek’s face at the end is priceless. Sheer joy.

[@edhorton2766]

Derek can really play. He is always so appreciative and attentive when playing with the great ones.

[@green323turbo]

Derek and his wife Susan are truly the nicest people. Johnny mentions Derek in a interview as one of his favorite young blues players. Watch BB King at the Albert hall.. Susan and Derek are guests .

[@joefriedman9843]

@@green323turbo I've seen Tedeschi Trucks Band twice and they were amazing both times. I was already familiar with how awesome Derek was after seeing him play with the Allman Bros but man Susan blew me away in concert.

[@Hoaxer51]

I know this is an older video with a young Derek Trucks, there’s a KZbin video with Playing for Change that plays Levee’s Going to Break that features John Paul Jones and Derek and his wife are in it. If anyone hasn’t seen it, check it out, it’s great.

[@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT]

REAL MUSIC by REAL ARTISTS, live, no bullshit, no auto-tune, just naked talent!

[@Johnny-dz6vl]

Damm straight 😎

[@beckyfinch6628]

DAMN STRAIGHT AGAIN!!!!! LOL

[@carlsaganlives6086]

Little disappointed no wardrobe changes or choreographed dancers, though.

[@k.hendrickson8735]

What? AUTO TUNE?? They have that now?

[@blkjet117]

He most likely had a different type of help. One not openly talked about or even acknowledged.

[@homebusinesssuccesschannel]

I once had the great pleasure of seeing and hearing Johnny Winter perform with Janis Joplin at the Palm Beach Music Festival in 1969. Amazing performance!

[@clendenenjames8804]

SIMPLY AMAZING AND GRET GIA GREAT GITARS WONDERFUL EXISTENCE

[@JohnDoe-jp8fx]

Johnny in the prime years would torch everyone off the stage! A legend !

[@weaselpopper]

I saw that happen during the Captured Live shows.

[@HeyItsCasser]

Facts. Best ever slide player imo

[@tommydeamon7657]

No doubt one of tge best to ever do it to say underrated not praised enough I know every one talks about s.r.v saving the blues well not to crap on Stevie in the slightest but Johnny carried that torch a hole hell of a lot longer not to mention he was muddy waters guy you don't get more blues than that

[@rogerbranton7596]

Dear Johnny! 😪

[@dictumfactum9468]

Bass player is like "I cant believe im on stage with Johnny Winter"

[@wangdangdoodle1813]

Best friend Immaculate 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@hmackie6823]

sAME MUSICIANS i LISTEN ED TO AND jOHNNY WINTER

[@johnny-r]

He's old here, but in his prime, nobody could touch him. If you don't really know about Johnny and this video is your introduction, go check out some of his other stuff. He was a monster talent.

[@rick00770]

A rocking blues man. I played his style back in the day. I’mNot as good of course,But loved it. He’s one of my top favorites. 😊❤

[@mikefannon6994]

I first saw Johnny in 1970 and got to talk with him. I keep coming back to this video to see him play that old Firebird one more time. RIP brother.

[@charlesnichols4689]

I to saw him in 1970 My next guitar was a Firebird

[@thomascarr8527]

My first concert was a Johnny winter show in Fitchburg mass in 1980 it was a great show .

[@lizlocher3612]

Johnny Winters is a true phenomenon of electric blues!!! No one ever had surpassed him!!! I saw him many times in Detroit in the 1970's n to this day I still listen to his albums, especially Still Alive N Well n Saints N Sinners, which I grew up on and are part of me to this day!!! He was a great electric blues, rock, blues, guitar player, song writer, singer n showman!!!! I was a dancer for years in Detroit n I used his albums for my dancing sets!!!! RIP, Johnny, you are part of my musical soul!!!

[@juliemonarch7364]

I've always said.... Praise the guitar GOD, but praise the drummer that keeps up with the guitarist!

[@djclay33]

He does kick ASS!!!

[@green323turbo]

The drummer was excellent , and the groove was nice and slow. Johnny proved he can play like lightning , but he needed to slow down in his old age.

[@MrMarkblip]

The drummer is in the driver’s seat!

[@chrismanning2173]

Johnny’s Firebird should be enshrined at The Smithsonian. I saw him wailing on the old red SG many times in Detroit early on but most of the videos I’ve seen is with that trusty Firebird. Derek Trucks and the bass player were just in awe !! ❤️

[@mikegodhard7211]

Even the guys in the band can’t believe they’re playing with the legend

[@robertlapin813]

Saw him play at an obscure venue in London in 68 or 69. He had so much energy and pranced about the stage with that long flowing white hair. Fell in love with fingerslide that night.

[@johanstaelens5194]

The glorious Blues & Rock of the 60's, 70's will NEVER be beaten for every genre of music. Those of us who lived it knew it was a special era.

[@wecandobetter9821]

I was lucky enough to see both Johnny and Edgar playing together. Just a epic night to remember.

[@liastalard40]

Johnny brought the house down!

[@weaselpopper]

Saw Johnny in his prime several times when he was still standing and playing and he tore the place apart. Torched many a Rock legends in that era, just blew them away. I won`t name names.

[@SusanHolmes-h2k]

Saw him in the 70's!

[@prettybones4460]

Johnny, he just one with his guitar, he plays with heart, he's perfect for me

[@mikedowdle8355]

He was the champ of blues club music

[@billtaylor8818]

Watched him do Highway 61 on bob dylan 30th Anniversary . Class . At 70+ where have l been ?

[@bettyantoff4431]

❤ I love Johnny Winter he was always great

[@wander-a-lottravel8091]

Johnny Winter is why I started loving and listening to the Blues!

[@atuliti]

Same same here

[@АлисаЛайт-ъ4с]

Me too! Johnny Winter he is absolutely blues-genius!

[@dictumfactum9468]

Me too. Be careful with a fool, first song that hooked me.

[@edharbas4828]

Vale Johnny Winter.

[@Dan-cy9hb]

The greatest of all the white bluesmen. A phenomenal guitar player, and much missed.

[@lbcharlie05]

Music including blues does not care what color you are!

[@timcornelius1912]

@@lbcharlie05 👍❤

[@larebear1902]

@@lbcharlie05 Then why does it thrive so much more in white nations?

[@lbcharlie05]

@@larebear1902 maybe "white nations" enjoy music, not racism.

[@larebear1902]

@@lbcharlie05 - maybe someday white nations will enjoy no racisms and not have to endure anti white racisms every other post on social media.

[@popal7408]

One of the greatest slide guitarist in Blues/Rock Music. RIP Johnny

[@syoung6126]

We miss you Johnny

[@romainbertrand253]

Johnny Winter is missed. I love how Derek Trucks seems so happy to play with him.

[@SharonVlaar]

2023 ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bau6078]

Icon dam i love you the slightnes and wow hole new band

[@billhunt4539]

The G.O.A.T. of blues guitar.

[@paulcudone4642]

One of many, Bloomfield was already awesome well before Johnny. Roy Buchanan although Roy did not play slide.

[@jimmyjennings4089]

No other blue's player sounds like Johnny winter a voice that was made for the blue's and a playing talent that was the best accompaniment that could possibly be Johnny his voice a slide and a firebird a combination that will never be matched and I believe everybody knows it. R.i.P. Mr. Johnny Winter no other blue's player or singer will.ever even come close.

[@raynardwarfield2343]

Edgar and Johnny winter put a whole lot of respect on their names 👏 👌 🙌

[@michaelpessolano6458]

That 64 firebird should go into the rock and roll hall of fame then final resting place the smithstonian

[@rogerbourke5570]

Roger that.

[@porkyswelding]

they destroy things that dont fit the narrative but yes it should be preserved

[@Head318Hunter]

Agree except for the Smithsonian part. Things go into that place... history changing things, mind blowing things and they get put in the basement of the basement of the basement and hidden away forever. If not outright destroyed.

[@moondawg3693]

@George Frank H Must be a time traveling guitar, because he's playing that same guitar at Rockpalast in 1979.

[@carlsaganlives6086]

Iconic, you're right. Kinda like 'Lucille' with B.B., or 'Trigger' with Willie.

[@green323turbo]

Johnny's got the slide hanging off his pinky , but such amazing control. Even with the slide angled , flopping around, it always sounds spot on . He must have had a fantastic ear , for not even looking at the guitar

[@paulm4457]

He was almost blind when he played this gig

[@billridge7854]

John had 1/800 in his Right eye

[@edgarcook9607]

No, the thing was, the angle of the slide favored the treble strings at the twelfth fret, so...they went slightly sharp. It is not sloppy or floppy at all!

[@ericspencer4599]

The look on Derek's face says it all. What a dream that must have been

[@jimgarvey5452]

I thought the same thing.

[@joefriedman9843]

I'm so used to people being in awe of Derek Trucks on stage, even legends like BB King. It was cool to see him just fawning over Johnny here

[@bjorngillefalk8965]

We stand on the shoulders of giants. Classical education or not Dereks expression says it all.

[@bjoe74fm]

One of the Blues statesmen of a era gone but certainly not forgotten, RIP Johnny Winter, Legendary

[@erichnussbaum]

Johnny Winter, the greatest of his time! Johnny Winter is the whitest ;-), blackest and best guitarist from the blues renaissance of the '60s! He passed away in 2014.

[@deborahurquhart8238]

Johnny is but one reason growing up in Houston,Austin was so good! Thank You Johnny (Edgar, TVZ,Guy, on & on) Billy G too

[@LaFloridaHemingway]

The best are always the most humble. I salute you Mr. Winters. You are a musical force like no other, sans the big ego. Thanks for the incredible tunes and musicianship.

[@hirigoyendominique9015]

great Johnny

[@turbo1234ist]

I saw Johnny several times, the first at a Fort Lauderdale Blues Festival, he was with Tommy Shannon. I saw hplay up close and realized he was using a three finger pick style like you play banjo. I was stunned. He had such speed and accuracy and was one of the best slide players at the time. Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Dickie Betts, Johnny Winter were the best white blues sidemen for decades. Though Johnny is gone, I heard him on a radio program live from Chicago Blues Festival years ago and his slide playing haunted me for years from that show. Real soul, real style and lightning speed or slow blues he never let you down especially on any solo. Johnny will be missed at the top of the list. His brother Edgar is an incredibly talented musician who played rock, jazz, blues and his ability was also staggering in so many styles. Long live Johnny.

[@charleswinters7129]

That performance was priceless. One of the best ever. I can read lips enough to know Derek Trucks said wow at the end. That a guy that been around a lot of great guitar players.

[@paulanderson778]

Anyone else hitchhike on highway 61

[@johndardi1334]

This guy was and is an American treasure

[@kurtsaxton9665]

Derek learned from all the best players. He now carries the torch of legends.

[@judithfox2435]

I see the dropped jaws and admiration. Same thing in 1992 at Bob Dylan’s 30th. Same song, not quite as bluesy, but George Harrison’s, Eric Clapton’s, and Steve Cropper’s jaws dropped too. He brought the house down. Miss him.

[@johnbell2100]

Derek Trucks knows the right people to look up to, I mean look at him. This is a guy that’s very low key on stage and to see how much he revered Johnny Winter, says it all

[@Gremllion]

Someone commented he never looked at the guitar. I saw in 20 25 times and albinos cannot see that well anyway so you could blindfold Johnny and you would never miss a lick. I was 3 ft away had a little bitty Honky tonk and he never looked at his guitar once and he had his eyes almost closed

[@rakoczi29]

looks like the great & much admired derek trucks had a wonderful teacher he could pick up a few ideas from.

[@williejordan1129]

I. Am. Vietnam. Vet Johnny. Winter very. Talented. Guitarist. Listen to. Johnny. Ever. Day. The. Chief

[@urareknaw]

The guys backing him are grinning like Cheshire cats. Love it

[@hunterwest54]

Tony Howell lol right!! 😂 Too cool!

[@lennyluzitano8920]

Yes because Johny is GREAT...WOW...I'M SMILING TOO

[@aaronburris7152]

That would be the Derek Trucks Band!

[@aceofspades9785]

So am I!!!

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

Like that Cheshire cats comment… I had the same feeling…

[@learking1764]

I watched Mr Winter in Madrid in 1988 in a dusty and old futbol stadium, full of people, I will never forget.

[@toxophilite3162]

I love the smile on the bassist and Trucks is just looking over Johnny's shoulder trying to pick up some pointers from the legend.

[@randysiler7458]

That is as cool as it gets. I went to 3 Johnny Winter shows back in the day. Wish I had gone to more. I listen to his music to this day.

[@michaelantoniotti2738]

God given talent...blessed to have this rocker during my day.

[@williejordan1129]

GO. JOHNNY. LISTEN. TO. HIM. EVER. DAY.

[@teresagross2306]

Johnny Winter is amazing,,, oh well l did not miss him as a young gal either,, saw him 3 x here in my hometown,Memphis Tn!!! A genius he was/is,legendary ❣️

[@justpassinthru1191]

God bless Johnny Winter, One of the very best!!

[@jerryporter1700]

Truly the real deal...Johnny stayed true to his roots and brought us all along for the ride...awesome bluesman and musician

[@scottdeatrick3779]

The results of never giving up, playing something everyday. Here we see an absolute Legend carrying the music. The simple and the great in one chair, one guitar.

[@SveinMBortne]

It's nothing simple in this. It is magic.

[@RetireMe100]

They don’t make em like Johnny Winter any more. And that Firebird put out a super-gnarly tone

[@themuttbucket8964]

I saw Johnny interviewed once where he states that it was his first guitar....bought at a pawn shop for around 250 bucks...

[@jakemguitarist]

@@themuttbucket8964 Not his first guitar, but it was his first Firebird. I remember it being more money, maybe you’re thinking of a different FBird?

[@themuttbucket8964]

@@jakemguitarist yeah, not his first guitar....1st Firebird... I think his first guitar was a ukelele 😉. I believe he started out on the clarenet.... apparently he liked the way it looked but loved that it played like a Gibson but sounded more like a Fender... because of the mini humbuckers... I'm not sure where I heard about the price... Some interview... but I could be mistaken... I just thought it was crazy cheap for the use it got....I do believe he picked it up at a pawnshop tho... maybe in St Louis?.... I should prolly shut up before my fountain spouts more misinformation.... Need a flashback to remember now days..

[@WarrenSt.James_Guitarist]

WHEW!...Bad to the Bone Tone!

[@58landman]

Johnny had his faults and his demons but I swear there has probably never been as white bluesman who could ever play and bring it like he could. I love the guy.

[@JohnnyNation]

No one will ever be more closely identified with the Gibson Firebird than Johnny Winter !!!###

[@oleandreasjensen5263]

This man was god god, and he will also be, for all future - Plays like he come from another Universe.- Rest in Peace Jonny - We will never forget you !!!

[@lintelle2382]

the coolest negatively tanned brother to ever play a guitar!

[@williamneely8366]

Everyone loved him and his brother but Johnny cas did the song the best, I think very sober and heart felt spare in orchestration.thanks @ one .

[@davebrown7561]

One of the most remarkable concerts I ever attended: Montreal Forum circa 1971 Johnny WInter opening for King Crimson WOW !! just WOW !! And I was chuffed to see JW at Woodstock in '69, wonderful performer & person, gracious, humble and absolutely superb OH YEAH !! Always wondered if Mr. Fripp would have hung out post Montreal soiree with JW and shuffled through the fretboards together.....mmmmmm tasty !! My 2 cents. { :>)

[@JohnDoe-jp8fx]

Johnny was recovering from a miserable manager and Paul Nelson saved his life! My guitar hero!