Johnny Winter: Why the Rock Hall Hated Him

[@daveparker1083]

I knew Johnny as a friend for close to 30 years. Thank you for doing a great job at telling his story.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much - that's really means a lot considering that you were friends with Johnny, and I hope you don't mind I gave you a pin. He really was one of a kind 🙏

[@kkupsky6321]

Is he a Scientologist or is Edgar?

[@a.azazagoth5413]

​@kkupsky6321 I think Johnny became one after he got clean. Whatever

[@daveparker1083]

@@kkupsky6321 Johnny was never into Scientology,and didn't have too high of an opinion of it...Edgar was into it,not sure if he still is

[@daveparker1083]

@@guitarmeetsscience You're very welcome. Again,great job!

[@RickSmith-z6n]

Who cares what the rock and roll hall of fame thinks, it's a joke. Johnny Winter is a legend

[@brianwells4507]

You got that right F the R&R.HOF! Johnny Winter was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, that was truly an honor for Johnny!❤

[@jamespardue3055]

It's a souvenir shop. Kind of embarrassing.

[@brianwells4507]

@user-qr7ee2cp4y Ted Nugent? Look down the list of the inducted and be perfectly honest with yourself? The whole decision making process is rigged!

[@freakbennett2263]

Phenomenal experience, to see him, Awesome, jűs sāyīn !😎✌️😎!

[@hadara69]

It IS! They put HipHop stars in there, FFS! And STILL not much classic METAL at all...🤔

[@daverigby23]

There's probably more great musicians outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, than inside it

[@alohanow-lowkey]

And I can think of many more cities I'd connect with Rock n Roll than Cleveland!

[@mjt5576]

I agree 100%

[@roberthamlin6638]

Absolutely. Anyone who doesn’t think he belongs in the RRHOF doesn’t know Jack squat about music.

[@mjt5576]

@@roberthamlin6638 There was a lot of Johnny's influence in SRV's playing. Johnny paved the way. A great player!

[@alohanow-lowkey]

@@daverigby23 He qualifies for his own RRHOF! Another 1 off!

[@GeneKing-lz8xg]

Johnny and. Edgar should both be in thehall of fame.

[@joeturner7959]

Everyone from Edgars band, and from Johnnys band too. All...

[@audieconrad8995]

They're both in my HOF.

[@blastingcapps4341]

They're too good for the Rock Hall

[@bluglass7819]

Better off not in it. Gives them more authenticity.

[@michael.cschrubbe5879]

They didn't need it! It was all about the music!

[@jamespardue3055]

The Johnny Winter Live And Album changed my life. I was just 14 and starting to listen to Hendrix, The Who, Led Zep, but Johnny's music rang out as 'True' from the fist time I heard him, same as later with SRV. Remained a huge fan, caught him in a small night club in Albuquerque in the early 90's when he was frail, but still delivering the blazing leads and screaming blues voice we all love. Thank you Mr. WInter, and the Guitar Meets Science crew. In this day and age, we cannot forget these amazing artists.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

🙏 Thank you for a truly inspiring comment. There's just something special about Johnny. I was a young metal head and somebody laid hey Johnny cassette on me and I'm thinking what the hell is this - the slide work was just off the charts

[@NoWayOut55]

@guitarmeetsscience He shredded any Dylan song with that slide. HWY 61 was absolutely mind blowing!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Oh I'll bet!!!

[@edseelig9465]

@@NoWayOut55 especially at the Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary in The Music Business M.S.G. Show! Pull THAT one up on KZbin!

[@steven9370]

I was at the Pirates World show for JW And.

[@buzzsmith8146]

I had the fortune of playing with Johnny (and Edgar) back in the mid '60s before either were nationally known. Two amazingly talented musicians/singers.

[@lamper2]

I'D LOVE TO READ A FEW PARAGRAPHS ABOUT THAT!

[@NoWayOut55]

@lamper2 Hell, where can I get my ticket!

[@Silversmoke1000]

I adore this man and I have for 50 years. He is terribly missed.

[@StephenHankins]

Im with ya' on all that.

[@stephenleach1410]

I'm 72 years old and I can only say thank you for bringing this story

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much for enjoying it! I really enjoyed doing a deep dive on Johnny's life and career. He really was one of a kind! Thanks again I appreciate the kind words!

[@prajnachan333]

I've loved Johnny Winter my whole life. That Live album is a classic. Rick Derringer played beautifully with him, too. I road my bike into Golden Gate Park in S.F. I happened upon a Blues Festival unknown to me. I couldn't pay for it, so I hung out behind this small hill behind the stage. I lied there and got a full concert of Johnny. It was incredible. It sounded perfect 👌 Thanks, Johnny. 🕉

[@richardraby6266]

Great memories, thanks for sharing; I had a similar one on my bike for a Robert Plant gig in Rio, I parked up & watched from a city viaduct!

[@peterbetts858]

333 THE 2 JW live lp s i Have to say , pre 77 are J.W. AND LIVE ,, + J.W. Captured LIVE . U PROBABLY KNOW but they are required listening if you want to do some JW .

[@timscarrow9151]

Liked, Because Johnny Winter needs more Fans. I play guitar I am obligated to cheer for him.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Agree wholeheartedly. Thank you!

[@tomanderson7129]

I saw Johnny many times. He always blew my mind. His autograph hangs on my wall with B.B. King and Stevie Ray. Johnny was a true blues master!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That's awesome you got his autograph - all of theirs actually! Johnny truly was one of a kind!

[@russl9029]

Great video! Johnny Winter was a phenomenal guitarist! I don't think he gets enough props! Extremely underrated! R.I.P!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you kindly. Exactly right - Johnny was a legend and really did not get enough props by any means!

[@bobsebring2819]

Greatest guitarist to had ever come out of Texas.

[@itstherick]

I first saw Johnny in the 70’s. I left with my jaw on the floor! HE WAS AWESOME!

[@mchristr]

Although I'd begun collecting vinyl as a 7 year-old, I had no real knowledge of the blues. Then sometime after my 12th birthday, an older cousin turned me on the Second Winter. My music world was completely rocked and the blues became everything, with Johnny was my guitar hero. I finally got to see him live in the early 80's at the Old Waldorf in San Francisco. It was a dinner show and my table butted up against the stage. His microphone stand was probably 6 feet from my seat and I was starstruck the entire evening.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Pretty damn cool story

[@edseelig9465]

Excellent venue, that brought guitar legends into their venue briefly. One of my old guitarist friends who lived in the Bay Area for decades & was guitar & bass tech for Jefferson Starship for 16 years, told us about it, & frequently went there for the great shows when he was not on tour.....

[@thomasreaves302]

Johnny Winter And Live was the sound of my youth!!! Thanks Grad!!!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

🤘🤘

[@oldguy7530]

I was fortunate enough to see Johnny preform in 5 different decades. Always Awesome! Mis You, Brother!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That is pretty damn awesome!

[@aeynghus]

Johnny was my guitar hero when I was 13. Now 50 years later, he still is.

[@noblesiner]

Greatest most passionate player of all times. No one has ever played with as much fluid treasured emotion as one mr John Dawson Winter III

[@peter-ek3uh]

Yeah ,"F" THE BOGUS RRHOF

[@clydekimsey7503]

Yes, his best rnr album

[@MrMick50]

​@@peter-ek3uhtotally agree they are all rock and roll challenged

[@peter-ek3uh]

@@MrMick50 I met Johnny!

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Hendrix was even stronger, but did not last long!

[@1eflat]

One of the best guitarist ever!!!!

[@MWL4466]

Screw the RRHOF. Johnny and Edgar are legends !! They are played loudly at my house still ! What an amazingly talented guy.

[@fw1421]

I was lucky to have seen both Johnny and his brother Edgar several times in the early 70’s and I saw Johnny at the Dallas House of Blues in the early 2000’s. He had to be escorted onto the stage due to health issues but as soon as he sat down with his guitar he rocked like I remembered him from the 70’s.

[@repentorperish1970]

Immense passion and talent! His brother Edgar gives one of the best interviews you will ever hear. These brothers have contributed so much beautiful music to the world.

[@pauleckert882]

The Winters Brothers never pulled any punches. True musicians full of soul.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Absolutely right - totally musical family and so much skill between them!

[@iceWaterProductions1]

I live right down the road from where Johnny was born. We all love Johnny in these parts.

[@goodun2974]

Janis Joplin also came from Beaumont TX.

[@edseelig9465]

@@goodun2974 Port Arthur, Texas....just double checked it.....

[@iceWaterProductions1]

@@goodun2974 yes all part of the region we call the “Golden Triangle”

[@arhzee3310]

I was fortunate to have seen Johnny perform many times. He was the best.

[@claydobbins9342]

These guys, Johnny and Edgar Winter, were and are the greatest. Just total dynamite. They were also accompanied by some of the greatest instrumentalists in music history. There is so much more that I want to say about the Winter brothers that I am left without words.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Certainly, as brother duos go, they were special.

[@jamesedwards2237]

I've been fortunate enough to see them both on separate occasions!!

[@mauricerobillard612]

A true legend and Blues lover. Both him and his brother have certainly made an impact in my playing.

[@tunupa1]

I was fortunate to experience Johnny's raw power live in person and it left me discombobulated. 90 minutes flew by like it was nothing. A full-on, psychedelic, almost trance-like musical climax like no other.

[@scottwhite2757]

I was introduced to Edgar by my brother ,Johnny came way later to me but those two brothers are legend ..

[@bassman1590]

Loved Johnny since I was a teen in the 70's, got to see him 4 times. Captured Live is still one of my favorites.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That must have been awesome to see him live

[@bassman1590]

Got to see him at Cobo Hall in Detroit when he was with Floyd Radford, Richard Hughes and Randy Hobbs, great show. Last time was in 91 when he opened for Joe Cocker ​@@guitarmeetsscience

[@becarefulwithafool5019]

Johnny's been a core to my musical heroes. I heard his version of Jumping' Jack Flash before any other interpretation and none hold a candle to him. Only got to see him live once. He opened for George Thorogood. I went to the concert to see Johnny and he's the only opening act to get a standing ovation and come out to do an encore!

[@danzig023]

He was simply the best! The true definition of underrated.

[@prajnachan333]

"Still Alive and Well!" 🎸 Yes, you are Johnny. The Firebird 🔥 guitar is happening. Your blues guitar is eternal. ♾️

[@danreid6712]

I saw Johnny back in '93 at the CNE in Toronto......He opened for Thorogood ! What a blast ! We got soaked in the rain but rocked our Souls that night. Rest in Peace Johnny ! You are dearly missed.

[@andrewgillis8572]

Blew Thorogood OFF the stage - the greatest Johnny B Goode ever played in this town & earned a standing O in the warm up spot - unheard of, far as I know, here in Halifax NS

[@peterbetts858]

@@andrewgillis8572 i was in 15 th row , 45 min show was worth the full ticket price , most of my crowd left 1/2 way thru THOORGOOD ..HE HAD A bad guitar sound that , couldnt hear him for the sax . Johnny was schorchin .11 min ,Mean town blus , that nite .

[@stratcaptain66]

I saw Johnny Winter twice, once in Cleveland and once In London Ontario, he was amazing on both occasions.👍

[@jamesoconnor110]

Ive been a huge Johnny Winter fan for 50years,my 1st album ever was live and,he was awesome, RIP,JOHNNY WINTER

[@lazaruslaser]

"AND" made me Fall in Love with Johnny ... and being a Keyboardist , And Hearing his Brother Edgar , Took me to the Heavens

[@pthef.c.8218]

I have the extreme honour of seeing him play in Vancouver twice in the late 80’s. Absolutely incredible memories.

[@tribalbc]

Likewise. Commodore Ballroom. Amazing shows.

[@a.azazagoth5413]

I have his first 2 records in mint condition because my dad was a DJ while in college. They are truly unique albums pushing the limits of the blues.

[@frankierodriguez8661]

A real guitar giant, all time inspiration and influence since I was a kid, his albums Johnny Winter and...Live and Captured Live are extraordinary pieces of music and I have to say that his all time collaborator and friend Rick Derringer was the perfect partner for his playing making these albums two masterpieces of blues and rock when of course all his records are completely legendary. It's really disgraceful what management did to him but unfortunately many artists were victims of these practices for decades particularly with early jazz musicians, however Johnny will be always in my heart and will remain a strong reason to pick the guitar and play just the same he was when I was very young. Love forever Johnny ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sonhouseisking]

Johnny Winter is my all time favorite artist. Not just guitar player, singer, producer, songwriter, everything.

[@garypope6382]

First time I listened to a Johnny Winter album, I was a fan.

[@DT-wt5ku]

In May of '71, a classmate convinced me to go to see JW And. Unbelievable talent, will never forget that night in Pittsburgh. Love and respect

[@peterbetts858]

wt5ku he was still in his party treat and hippy dippy freak type stage . . . .trippy . That must have been a cRaZy show . anything come to mind about his antics on stage back then ?

[@guitarmeetsscience]

🤘🤘

[@waylanholecek4967]

Yess love this thank you. Next should be the bluesman himself B.B King.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you - BB was a total legend

[@xpump876]

The 'Johnny Winter And' live album w/ Rick Derringer is my fav rock/blue guitar record. His playing on the rockin "Good Morning Little School Girl" and the slower blues "Its My Own Fault" are the best guitar playing I've heard. ..and I've heard a lot.

[@peterbetts858]

Good Picks . ☠ 🎸 .

[@themupandnooolitsatomnimrod0O]

Very special indeed ⭐

[@johannbachmann4532]

Johnny u were one of the best. We miss u❤

[@ibane63]

I listen to Johnny Winter since the 70’s and this guitarist has always impressed me, he was also good singer, great slide player too, I deciphered some of his solos and every time I was impressed by his technique and musicality, Johnny Winter is for me the greatest blues guitarist !

[@stevenleek1254]

Wonderfully written and crafted presentation and tribute to Johnny--a hero on more than a musical level, if that weren't enough!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much - I appreciate the kind words 🙏

[@Sldumas1983]

Freddie King, T Bone Walker, Sam Lightning Hopkins, Albert Collins, SRV and Jimmy Jonny Winter and Edgar Winter and many more you Damn tighter got The Blues.

[@rockin-roman]

Johnny's music means a lot to me, thanks for making this video. Was kind of shocked to hear that Paul Nelson passed away too earlier this year. May they both rock on in rock'n'roll heaven

[@audieconrad8995]

Johnny's music and playing were filled with joy.

[@randallburgess46]

I went with my friend Brian Miller to go see Johnny more than any other person or band. He was awesome! R.I.P. Johnny , you were one of the absolute best musicians of my lifetime and I will never forget you.

[@brettlowden1788]

Saw johnny many times and he always delivered. He was the greatest. A true master of the guitar. I loved his music.

[@tobinharris8107]

God bless Johnny and Edgar! They are both Rock n Roll heroes of mine, but sadly underrated in general. I was lucky enough to see Johnny several times and do a meet and greet, which was a real highlight. Saw Edgar once and have the utmost respect for him. Johnny was the real deal and will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for putting this excellent video together~I learned a lot! 👍🎸

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That must have been so cool to meet him, as well as of course seeing him play live. He brought a lot of fire to the Blues in such a unique way. Thank you kindly, I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

[@groverw7507]

Clapton showcased Johnny at one of his Crossroads Guitar Festivals, the reaction of Derek Trucks, playing alongside Johnny on Highway 61 is a thing of joy.

[@georgefordham417]

I WAS 18 and honored to be back stage at a Gainesville, FL. Show in 1970. I met Johnny and his brother Edgar. It was a night I do not remember well. I was pretty stoned.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Damn!!! Pretty freaking cool!!!

[@samgamgee42]

My older brother introduced me to Johnny in 1971 when i was 14. Saw Johnny live 9 times. Saw Edgar 4 yrs ago...

[@radreaxnoh4038]

I saw Johnny Winter at The House of Blues in Orlando Florida in 2000 or 2001. He was so drunk (or high!) he could barely stand. He had two guys escort him on stage, and one hung the guitar around his neck. He still rocked that crowd. One of the best concerts I've seen. Truly an amazing musician.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Wow - yep that sounds like Johnny. No matter what shape he was in for the most part he would just dig in and let it rip. Must have been a great show!

[@ifgwelf]

Thank God the Winter brothers had such loving parents.

[@BigMike1925]

Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, 13th Floor Elevator, Shiva's Head Band, Sir Douglas Quintet, and allthe blues oriented groups that followed them (say Janis Joplin, etc.)---the bands I grew up listening to!!!! Nothing like them then, and still nothing like them yet! I'm 74 years old and still love running up their music---immediately takes me back to the best music of the century!

[@peterbetts858]

CANNED HEAT ,, What about doors , big brother n holding comp ,jefferson airlpane , grateful dead ,jimi ,

[@BigMike1925]

​@@peterbetts858 None of them we're from TEXAS

[@guitarmeetsscience]

You know the GOOD stuff!!!!

[@BigMike1925]

​@@guitarmeetsscienceAnd I can't forget The Moving Sidewalks (aka: ZZ TOP!)

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Cannot forget ZZ!!!

[@user-Borgus]

Johnny Winter is still The Man. May he be resting peacefully with a guitar in his masterful hands.

[@patesposito140]

Wished I could roll the clock back and go see Johnny one more time at My Father’s Place! Nothing better that seeing him in a small venue! RIP!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

I imagine he tore it up!

[@Jr-sn7qd]

He played like no one else. Total badass.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

And he even looked like no one else!...I mean, he was so unhealthy-looking, so skinny his entire career!...He made Hendrix look like a weightlifter!...and Hendrix weighed around 140lbs...Johnny had to be even less than that!

[@waynemcintosh616]

Thanks for giving us this look into this virtuoso who rocked the planet!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

🙏 it was truly a pleasure covering Johnny. I've always been fascinated with his work and career. Truly one of a kind!

[@apocyldoomer]

I never had a chance to see Johnny Winter , the Legend, live, bummer! He was in Atlantic City, NJ, a few years ago right before he passed away, an 1.5 hour drive from me, I was low on funds and didn’t go. R.I.P. Johnny, you were one of a kind!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Damn! Yeah it would have been awesome to build a catch him live. He always did put in 100%, even though sometimes he wasn't in the best state on stage he still gave it his all no matter what. One of a kind

[@goodcitizen-qp6um]

This video was nothing short of fantastic . I saw Jonny at Maple leaf gardens in TORONTO CANANDA IN the 70's and let me tell you he was truly one of a kind . I have never stopped admiring him even to this day . Truly one of the best , R.I.P. JONNY NEVER FORGOTTEN BUT WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED . ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much for your kind words I'm glad you enjoyed it, and it must have been just incredible to have seen him live back in those days. Johnny truly was one of a kind in every way!

[@williamecolemansr1930]

As a fan of him my entire life I thank you so much for this story- Why is not there-only they know but his fans are real his music will last forever-Madonna who!!!!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much! Exactly - Johnny totally should have been inducted, but what can I say they're tone deaf.

[@dougjohnstone4503]

I became a fan in my mid teens and started to see him live when I came to my driving age. He frequently came to a small venue club near me where I saw him frequently. One night I hung outside the back of the club to meet him. The staff keep discouraging a bunch of us until their was 8 of us standing and then he came out to the black stretched limo waiting for him. He was super cool talking with us and signing autographs. I miss him and his live shows he always Rocked the house down 🎸 🙏🏻

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That is an awesome story!

[@fabriceregnaut3540]

Sweet papa John , Last Night or Rock me baby are examples of the genius , emotion and beauty of Johnny Winter guitar work

[@dbob3405]

Saw him as well as his brother several times in the 70’s-both amazing musicians. One of my favorite lyrics of all time-“sometimes I know its kinda hard to tell but I’m still alive and well”.

[@peterbetts858]

Every now n then Its kinda Hard to Tell But IM STILL ALIVE and Well .

[@dbob3405]

@ thanks for the correction-at age 70 that line becomes more and more accurate. Hence, the mangled quote.

[@peterbetts858]

@@dbob3405 no prob man , thats rite at least your still keeping Alive n Well with the help of ole Rattlesnake Johnny .

[@MojoMedicineMan]

👍👍 I caught Johnny twice before he passed. The second was shortly before he passed. I was in the restroom and the door came flying open and it was him and one of his crew. He had his britches down and headed into the stall as soon as he entered, LoL. I sat about ten feet away from him during the show and I could tell that he had nemonia or something as his nose was running steady and his eyes watery. He sized up the crowd before he started playing and focused on mostly rock stuff and his trademark slide playing. He had his double rattle snake hat on and you could barely see his blue dragon tattoo that always fascinated me. I felt that he was determined to go out with his boots on (on the road) and then I heard he was going to continue touring in Europe and I thought to myself that's a lot to take on in his condition. Then later, I heard he passed.. The man was born to play the guitar no doubt in my mind whatsoever. 💫

[@guitarmeetsscience]

What a hell of a story! Thanks for that!!!

[@MojoMedicineMan]

@guitarmeetsscience 👍

[@sweethands4328]

Saw Johnny live at the Caravan of Dreams in Ft. Worth Texas... He played his ass off. It was beautiful 😍 so happy i got to see the legend!

[@JamesThompson-us1mk]

Awesome music, musical genius, great guitar player, still blowing away guitar players of today

[@rebel-yell9453]

Johnny Winter is the one artist that I have seen more than any other in concert. I saw him in 1969 in South Florida at an all day show, he and Edgar both jammed on stage, it was epic. My last time seeing him play was at a metal club in Fort Lauderdale around 2010 or 2011, it was my last show watching him live. He was already totally blind by this time and needed help to get to his stool and was handed his guitar by a stage hand, and he still tore it up with almost the same energy of that first show I saw in '69. I took a friend in California that had no knowledge of music to see JW in Palo Alto California in a club built inside a quonset hut, The Keystone Palo Alto around 1990 or so, the venue had the worst acoustics on the planet but we got front row seats so we were getting our sound from the stage. My friend with no knowledge of music and who had never been to a concert sat mesmerized the whole show watching Johnny's fingers flying over the fretboard without blinking. After that my friend turned into a total music freak, he went out bought everything he could find from JW. I created a monster and it was great. JW was a firebrand, his shows were always more full of energy than a nuke powerplant although that last show was a little more subdued but still awesome especially on slide and he totally ripped on RR Hochie Koo and Highway 61.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That is a very cool story - thank you for sharing that! Yes you did create a monster in a great way haha

[@dougieyou]

Wow as a lifelong fan of Johnny's I appreciate this very much. You obviously did your research and it shows. You also shared some insights that I never knew about him. He will forever be one of the greatest guitarists I have ever heard, Your right it is a shame that the Roch Hall of fame has not inducted him as he so richly deserves. Then again there are a lot of other great artists that this sham of an organization hasn't recognized either but thats another story. Thanks so much for this, great job.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

🙏 thank you kindly. Johnny was truly one of a kind. I love covering Legends like this, so much to learn and so much really to pay tribute to.

[@NoWayOut55]

I'm a JW fan since I was in Jr High, 50 years back. The Brothers Winter were my favorite band, outside of Captain Beyond.

[@juanquiros8934]

Johnny is my favorite guitarist of all time, saw him perform like 9 times. He was the baddest guitar slinger ever. He lived and played the blues.

[@DavidWayne-jv1tl]

I saw jw many times over the years. He played small clubs all over the US. He was one of the best guitar slingers in the world.

[@RustyStagg]

Johnny Winter is a great artist! Up there with the best

[@radicalradioOz]

Saw Johhny in Adelaide, South Australia in 1986. A true guitar slinger and all time favourite of mine. Legend. RIP Mr Winter.

[@tonetone7572]

one of the Greatest Rock and Blues guitarist of ALL time...big influence on SRV. ..got to see him in his prime as he and his band - Floyd Radford - guitar Randy Jo Hobbs - bass guitar Richard Hughes -drums blew the roof off the joint.

[@scottbriggs1792]

First concert I ever saw in the 70's and I'll never forget it.

[@stephenhawkins6389]

I sat about fifteen feet in front of him unobstructed at Tillman Auditorium in Clemson South Carolina. At a point during his performance He said " if thats ok Im just goin to pick a little bit" He sat down,closed his eys,tilted his head back a little,and absolutely played the Hell out of a guitar for around forty minutes. Never opened his eyes . Unless I missed it. I have attended some excellent concerts and didn't mind paying for the best seats I could get. Johnny Winter at Tillman Auditorium was the best concert I ever went to.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Damn ... He went into the zone! That's awesome You got to see him. I imagine that was a pretty killer show

[@randyzaucha4049]

Second Winter was a favorite of mine when it came out. Then the live album came out....whew!

[@NoOneMakesRecords]

Man plays like hes fighting for the iron throne. Love it! These guys are bad ass!

[@fanofallmetal]

Johnny Winter had magic in his fingers. I wish I could have seen him live.

[@Barbara-sy8xy]

I was a fan from the very beginning what an artist in the world of guitarist.

[@hatbpto5180]

Captured Live was the first album I ever bought, I still listen to it. I saw him in a small club and my ears rang for three days. My favorite guitarist ever.

[@matthewmaguire3554]

At 16 lying in an open field on a warm summer night...A large stage at the bottom of a hill...Out of the darknes comes a figure into the lights on stage and a sound like never heard before....instanly hooked...J. Winter...Woodstock 69

[@robertnowak8613]

Johnny Winter.....,one of the all-time greats!!!! Was, is and will continue to be loved by millions of fans for generations to come.... A unique style all his own... Nobody sounds like Johnny Winter.... God Bless Johnny Winter and thanks for making my life better!!!!

[@chefbarona3052]

I met Johnny & Edgar when I worked in a Guitar store, in high school. I helped slog equipment for Edgar on a few gigs in Louisiana & I worked on a couple of Johnny's Firebirds. They are both criminally unrecognized! Many decades later, when my daughter was 5 & heard a CD of Johnny doing "Roadrunner", after the original shock of her yelling ,"I got a roadrunner baby!" coming from my tiny girl it was one of go to CD's in the car, just for that!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

@@chefbarona3052 That is pretty awesome that you got to meet both of the brothers. I'm sure there were nice guys as well, truly underrated both of them!

[@deanvial2037]

Saw him in an arena , 76, saw him in a bar , absolutely loved him

[@justindeclemente1130]

Edgar Winter’s ‘Roadwork/White Trash Live’ album - with Johnny making a guest appearance - is one of the best rock albums of all-time. Johnny’s guitar work is terrifying.

[@tgfabthunderbird1]

This man introduced me to the blues at 12. I saw him several times and was never disappointed. I hope the Hall recognizes both Johnny and Edgar for the great musicians they are.

[@hubertwalters6345]

They only come out at night!!!! Love both of the brothers.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

They are awesome!

[@edbourgeois8601]

Opened for Johnny decades ago, an amazing talent.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That's awesome!

[@BOBLAF88]

I was amazed by Johnny the very first time I heard him! I was in jr. High when I purchased “The Electric BB King” album and got hooked on finding the blues.On the way to his concert I saw him on the freeway in the back of a Limo kicking back,(couldn’t miss his hair and hat through the tint😁)I honked waved like a school girl and he just tipped his and continued 😎😊

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Haha Right on That's freaking awesome!

[@user-ts1fp4nm9y]

Great video!!!! He was always one of my favorites!!! RIP Johnny,you earned it. We'll miss you always.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much!! Johnny was so special on the music scene, and they're just isn't enough on him. One hell of a player!

[@wakebong]

Thank you for this. Keeping his memory, Ive been to many conserts but I will never forget when I saw Johhny Winter. Incredible playing.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Incredibly fluid, even on par with Hendrix at times.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you! 🙏