Johnny Winter Blues Lesson

Johnny Winter Blues Lesson

[@hamhockdoc]

I was the drummer Johnny was talking about in this interview, My Dad ( may he RIP ) got us our first job in a beer joint called Tom's fish camp in Beaumont in 1960. He did drink a lot beer at the club LOL

[@williamstamper4495]

I saw him in chicago auditorium w rick deringer!!wow!

[@alexhenderson8356]

Some modern guitar know it alls may think he is sloppy. I think at this point in life he lost some control of his motor skills. I assure you John played tight and from his heart in earlier years. John was the real deal. He was a pioneer. One of the early trail blazers, and his playing was a lot better than this when he was younger. Beautiful person and great musician! I'm a fan since since the 60s. Can't believe all this time has past and how it has ravaged us physically. RIP Johnny Winters. You are one of the guitar Gods. You left your mark on the music world! God bless your soul.

[@frankrichards3089]

💕🙏

[@progqueen5952]

This is cool! Thanks for your comment! Greetings from Illinois!

[@donaldlamkin1305]

What a great interview!

[@richardgaffney7335]

The great Johnny Winter, what a player! And a true gentleman R.I.P. Johnny.

[@countblue]

That man was the electric blues in person. There will never be another one like him. They dont make them anymore, they broke the mold when this one was done. Sincere, honest,true.

[@edisonkillingelephants]

damn right my mom claims to have seen him when she was younger i still dont believe her if its true she was pretty damn lucky

[@MercuryMixes]

I met Johnny on his tour bus. I walked up, shook his hand and he was more than happy to sign my Woodstock ticket. So now I have a Sunday Woodstock ticket signed by Mr. Winter.

[@mariobuttino6095]

My first concert was Johnny Winter,he started me into guitar playing.Every time he came to town I went to his concerts. Thank you Johnny for giving the world a lifetime of great music.

[@maxpuppy96]

Me too

[@bluemonkeymultimedia9893]

My first concert in 84. He opened for George Thorogood, and blew him away. My ears are STILL ringing he was so loud. I was transformed.

[@david-jx9jr]

Me too!!

[@joukovilmunen5216]

Johnny Winter was my favourite guitar player. I am sad he is gone.

[@stephen2934]

All-around KILLER GUITAR PLAYER REST IN PEACE JOHNNY YOUR MUSIC AND SOUND N STYLE WILL NEVER DIE YOUR NOT FORGOTTEN

[@heavyprogressiverock4114]

N-O-B-O-D-Y could do it like Johnny. Saw him on my 17th birthday Chicago Auditorium. Best present of all time!

[@randyzaucha6497]

I bet I was there!

[@rdog421]

In his prime he was on another level, not reached by anyone to date I don’t think.

[@mchristr]

I had grown up listening to the Beatles, the Stones, James Brown, Dave Brubeck, and folk music but nothing prepared me for Second Winter. It pierced my soul and turned me into a lifelong blues fan. A great guitar player and sorely missed.

[@paulgibby6932]

Be careful with a fool is a a masterpiece of singing and guitar-playing -- among others. Great musician and sincere too

[@aschule5684]

"Gone but not forgotten" So glad I got to see Johnny, 👍🏼what a talented guitarist RIP

[@ronniemartin8391]

Still listening to his music, God bless him 😢

[@michaelcurtis8419]

A true Texas Legend! Thank the Lord I got the chance to see him just a couple of years before his passing on.

[@michaellynch9862]

I saw him play live in 1981 opening up for Alvin Lee. He absolutely tore the house down! One of the best guitar players I’ve ever seen. Great entertainer as well.I’ll never forget that show he played

[@plantfeeder6677]

Johnny AND Alvin!!!!! Holy crap. The two rockinist blues players ever to strap on a guitar. I was around then and I still say, Lucky You. May they both Rest In Peace.

[@markmcmyn8967]

Johnny Winter, one of the greatest of all blues players. Thank-you.

[@bryanjeske6856]

Damn ! Johnny Winter had such amazing talent - one of a kind - I'm glad I got to see him perform live !!! R.I.P. JOHNNY WINTER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@larrytaylor4482]

I remember, oh about 30+ yrs ago, sitting at a friends listening to some old BB King tunes. He turned and asked me if I've ever listened to or heard of Mr. Winter, I said no. So with the shock on his face , he put it on and so began my journey and love of Mr. Winter and his music. My journey continues to this day. RIP to one of Greats.

[@bluesloverfr]

Johnny was a genius, an amazing musician, and a sweet person !!!

[@ScottFamulare]

Absolutely love Johnny, fortunate to see him twice. Once in '88 then later in the 2000's. He is my favorite blues man. RIP

[@nichesound]

It doesn't matter who you think plays better, who likes who, whatever, JW is what he is-a musician who plays and lives the blues. He’s sang/played guitar with the best of them. I witnessed his shouting blues in 1976, in a bar where you were so close, (in Minneapolis called the Cabooze), where you could look up and touch his feet. It didn't get much better than that for me. Johnny has had his share of ups and downs, but he is still alive in 2013, and that is what you would call a LIVING LEGEND!

[@inquisitor4635]

This guy lived more of a life than most could ever hope to live.

[@BREEDINGGROUND1]

Saw him in the mid-70's in a large venue and then again in the mid-90's in a small venue. He was a consistent performer, a pleasure to watch and hear. Yes RIP Johnny. You played your heart out.

[@KellyP56]

Being from Texas, I was raised on Johnny and Edgar's music...I consider them both icons of musicianship and talent...great to see Johnny is Still Alive and Well!

[@kentbeery8653]

one of the Best musicians on the planet. ...RIP

[@markewings7525]

Let's just say musician

[@shainshartershwate7421]

He sure was one of the musicians of all time

[@behnamdabestanizade]

If a guitarist wants to study the 60s and 70s blues and rock, johhnys licks is a must for him, specially his fast sextuplets which you can find in Real Blues and Real Rock books by Ken Chipkin. Blues was kinda slow before Johnny came to play.@@shainshartershwate7421

[@waynedeadder664]

I opened for him a couple of times close to the end. Frankly, I didn't watch much of the shows. I didn't want to remember him that way. He was still enthusiastic (even played drums in soundcheck one night) but his body was failing him. I opened for BB King in the early 2000s. Same thing. Flashes of their old brilliance among a lot of struggling through. It tells us that these guys were committed to their crews, bands and worked to the end. I'm glad I got a chance to see him up close, meet him, touch his famous Gibson and see him as he really was. RIP

[@Jesse-B]

RIP Johnny, it was You that made me understand the blues back in the 70s. I instinctively liked the blues, but you opened the door and showed me what it really meant. I never knew you but I'll never forget you or what you did for me without ever knowing it.

[@FlatpickingJournal]

I'm from Beaumont. My mom hung out with all these guys and showed me their music growing up. This shit means so much to me. I really want to carry on that Texas sound. Austin is getting so watered down.

[@beatles1000]

He would play the Spectum in Philadelphia at lest once a year in the 70’s. I never missed him. RIP. Johnny.

[@CalvinEdmonson]

Back around 1981 I had the pleasure of watching a Johnny Winter show in San Francisco, California. It was at a place called The Old Waldorf and it was a pretty small venue. I arrived late and there was no where to sit so the guy says "just stand over here" and he led me to the side of the "stage" area where Mr. Winter proceeded to to put on a show not more than 10 feet away. I remember thinking "wow!! this man is a guitar playing bad ass!" Really cool guy too. Peace!

[@guitarhack210]

I miss my favorite player , the whole reason I play the blues , RIP Johnny

[@VonBluesman]

I saw him and Edgar back in 1973, I sure do miss him already. God Bless You Johnny

[@SuperStrik9]

Thanks to Johnny I've always had a soft spot for Firebirds. RIP Johnny. Thanks for all the music, memories and inspiration.

[@bryanmclellan8546]

Specifically, the 5

[@xkecoupe]

the best interview since 1991.Johnny seems to be qiute ok after all those years with drugs,drinking,heavy smokin,breaking his wrist,etc.His humour does'n let him down,and how he plays and sings even today.He coud'nt be more American. A real gem and a national (and international) treasure.

[@hamhockdoc]

I was Johnny's first drummer and my dad got us our first night club gig and Johnny was correct about him drinking and not really watching us too closely. It was a club called "Tom's Fish Camp. on the Pine Island bayou in Voth Texas.

[@hamhockdoc]

+fguka I am doing very well I have been playing Guitar since 1961 when I stopped playing drums. Edgar and I left Johnny to put together a 5 horn band with Jerry LaCroix on vocals and Tenor sax. For runner to "White Trash" In 1964 Edgar and went on the road with Johnny where Edgar played Alto sax and organ and I played Organ and 2nd guitar.

[@KayZee1957]

Coco Montoya went from drums to guitar as well.

[@horsluva0758]

very cool lucky you :)

[@MrLemans67]

did you happen to know my uncle Don Duron?

[@user-jo3ik8qs1b]

the club at pine island bayou is still there

[@DARRBEV]

RIP from across the pond. One of the greatest

[@ArtofDreaming1]

his version of highway 61 made it his

[@mikebraun4098]

Rest in peace johnny . Ill never forget the times i saw heard, and was blown away . Thanks

[@snafujag100]

What a humble,honest,sincere and friggin' brilliant blues man.......

[@michaeld963]

I have always enjoyed Johnny Winter he was one of my favorite players RIP Johnny.

[@ronco99]

I had the pleasure of seeing him twice during the 80's, both times in San Francisco.

[@GTX1123]

Every interview I've ever seen with Johnny he always comes across as the most down to earth, easy person to talk to. He had a big influence on me when I was 12 years old in 1974 when I heard "Johnny Winter Live And". When I started playing guitar 3 years later, I eventually picked up slide because of him and Duane Allman.

[@richierich8847]

Listen all you haters...you know who you are, the ones who watch people's tube posts just to slag them off, poor character trait that is by the way, at the end of the day this guy has lived a life of blues and met people and seen things that you could never dream of...I bet he doesn't lose a wink of sleep about your shitty comments. Jw a real blues man.

[@brutalblues]

Amen. Haters fuck off!

[@dunneaton1959]

brutalblues I agree

[@pirate259]

I'm with you guys!

[@massapower]

You tell 'em Chico. Haters have nothing better to do. I just call them "SOCIAL MEDIA RATS" bc of their jealous and ABSOLUTELY no accomplishments. Long Live JOHNNY WINTER !!!😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@43vert]

Thank you for the comment Richie P. Well said.

[@stoofbuis]

on "captured live" and "live and", he's a TORNADO !! Best slide play EVER !!

[@wedjy61]

R.I.P. Johnny. You bedazzled me in 1976 at the Nashville Auditorium with your chrome guitar.

[@russelldavis8415]

“Test tubes and lipstick holders” great name for an album, even a tribute one.

[@ericbolte7434]

One of the best shows I've ever seen. JW was an incredible guitarist.

[@smoovegittar]

Thanks for posting. Johnny's a true gentleman...... American musical history here.

[@MrChitownstorm]

Johnny and his brother Edgar have been an inspiration since my brother introduced me to there music in 1968!!!! Thank God for them sharing all there talent, it just doen't get any better than this!

[@geraldmartinez3625]

Send Johnny Winter three times in the past each time he blew my mind one bad boy you go Johnny rest in peace baby

[@brucefulper4204]

MORE!!! Must have seen him 10 times over the years. God were we all LUCKY!!!!!!!!!! wow.

[@rayinfante4952]

'bout 30 years ago I saw J.W. downtown Dallas,WestEnd market place outside show....I was very into HeavyMetal music...he played a slide guitar solo that Kicked my Ass......we miss ya brutha....*every now & then it's kinda hard to tell,but I'm still ALIVE & well*

[@robertoetojo5861]

Fast as lightning his fingers and hit the right notes.. his Singing Voice was incredible

[@balerjohnson3099]

What a legend and also just a regular guy who shocked the world . " one night I was on mescaline and couldnt play " ..I could hear him talk for hours ...Miss you Johnny ..God bless.

[@daviddeaton1575]

Johny Winters is really one of the greatest guitar players ever to pickup one This guy came from back in the day All the great players of today know who he is This guy help start it all folks

[@ArtofDreaming1]

some people go to church I listen J.W

[@dennismason3740]

Winter, not Winters.

[@MrDoneboy]

RIP Johnny from down I-10 East!

[@rockgirlnikki]

Every time Johnny was in New York I Seen him Especially in my Father Place! There is never going to be anyone like him from guitar to his voice he is number one!

[@Poppafunkband]

Dude still had it! Saw him back in the 80s - RIP Johnny!

[@jpalberthoward9]

I only got to see Johnny one time. It was in Atlanta at the Fox Theater. It was on Aug. 16, 1977, the same day Elvis died. Johnny totally blew the roof off of the place. I'll never forget it as long as I live.

[@digitalboomer]

Been following JW since the early 70s when I first saw him with Edgar, Rick Derringer and Randy Hobbs. He was and has been my inspiration since then. It's like the man was born the son of a guitar. He's connected to the instrument always. Part and parcel. The real deal. Sad to see him in his decline, but he's paid his dues and left his mark. What else can an artist do?

[@vinnylewis8989]

RIP JDW. A true guitar god and legend.

[@mtadams2009]

I was fortunate to have seen him a few times, the first time was back in the mid 70s and Lynyrd Skynyrd was the opening act, it was in the local civic center, a few years later he was playing in a small club and the show was sold out so my friend and I snuck thro through an open window, good time RIP

[@teredude]

My favourite American Guitarist. Very influential in my life.

[@randyhauck660]

Raw talent !

[@nandalal108]

THE BLUES PURE SPIRITUAL, thanks for this gift.

[@TxGuitarPlayer]

It's his passion! Johnny's playing isn't what it once was but his passion and love for the art is unmatched. One of my all time favorites along with Edgar & Rick!

[@heliobluesrock]

He is really amazing. I love his Still Alive and Well song. Just great! Warm phransing, singing, great stuff! "Don't hit it now, hit it on four: 1,2,3,4..."

[@4440ch]

I was introduced to the blues in college when I got hold of White, Hot, and Blue-Johnny Winter in 1979.............and that led to Muddy Waters, Little Walter......etc, etc, etc....Thank you Johnny from a big fan.......

[@daviddeaton1575]

First time listening to Winters great music and love his stories This guy has alot of lost music history in his mind One great interview

[@MrPnew1]

Great hearing Johnny talk about his early days

[@pduncan742]

I first saw Johnny at the Park Center in Charlotte in the late 70's.. Incredible yet was blown away after first hearing his Johnny Winter And..

[@pinhi54]

Man, thank God for computers, hard drives and the internet so this will be recorded somewhere on Google servers for posterity sake, Good God, Johnny. I saw you in the '60s and '70s. There will never be another Johnny Winter.

[@mattreinoso176]

RIP a blues legend

[@noobicore6859]

Johnny's a very underrated guitarist.. So much of Stevie Ray Vaughan's great playing echoes Johnny Winter's brilliance.

[@Andy-yx5lv]

Listen to Albert King and you'll know where SRV got a lot of his stuff from.

[@noobicore6859]

'The first time I heard this song, and the last time I'll play it, I'll be thinking of Mr. Abert King' once said SRV before playing 'The Sky's Crying' The soul of his blues was from icons like King, but SRV's guitar speed and power have Johnny Winter written all over them.

[@wladimir3728]

Freddie/BB/Albert King/Elmore James/Chuck Berry/Lonnie Mack/Albert Collins/Johnny Winter/Jimi Hendrix etc etc.

[@cravinbob]

Johnny was never "underrated". Where do you people get this "underrated" stuff and what the fuck does it even mean anyway?

[@bruth3659]

@@cravinbob Under recognised...

[@videovanoo7]

He is one of the great guitar legends that has always stood the test of times

[@habitante19]

Get down on your knees, we are in front of the King of Blues

[@powerpipe6389]

Johnny and i met in Bowling Green Ky back around 2009. He needed a favor and I helped him out. I'll keep it at that. It was a good time , a mellow time. He kept a player with him and listened to Muddy the whole time before the show through his ear buds. We hit it off pretty good. I told him a story about kicking a girl out of my car on the way to a Stones Concert in 1993 because she said Hendrix was better than Johnny. Now I dont want to open a can of worms here (or did I just do it) but Johnny has always been and always will be my favorite guitar/singing blues and rock and roller. Johnny laughed at that story and said "Man did you really kick that chick out ?" I said yeah and he laughed some more. I went back and got her , she was sitting on a guard rail in the rain. I let her back in under one condition. Anyway , Johnny gave me a slide that i still have today. I miss him. He was a good cat.

[@jamesgregory2962]

I visited his resting place in Ct. He is till one of my heroes. Always will be.

[@josephcoletrain4914]

No can of worms their Hendrix was great Johnny was something else great great player

[@43vert]

I enjoyed your comment. I've been a fan of Johnny since his first album came out.

[@dougstrong5452]

I saw him 3 times. Incredible. He seems like an absolute cool human. Wish I could have hung out with him. Take care man.

[@dougstrong5452]

Oh PS. I'm from Hazard ky.

[@davemooreblues]

I saw Johnny live in 1973 when I was 14 yrs old. I saw him again in 1991. I'm 52 now and I'd give anything to see him one more time!

[@StratsRgreat]

'No one gets out of here alive.' - Jim Morrison. JW will always be da man.

[@DankNstien]

I was lucky to see him in the early 80`s at the bijou theater in knoxville,tn god what a great show

[@user-kl4de9xv4s]

He was a pretty fascinating man. Love listening to him talk about the old days.

[@rrjf432]

Thank you for posting this. Johnny definitely made his mark in the world. Such an awesome person he was.

[@marcus38447226]

any story that starts with, "one night i was on mescalin..." is bound to be great, we are pretty lucky to hear this mans story, hes probably forgotten more about the blues and guitar than i could learn in a 100 years. Fucking Legend

[@dettigs]

I could listen to johnny talk and tell stories all night!! a true blues legend!!

[@sanluisenootc8079]

Long Live Johnny Winter! R.I.P.

[@atolleter]

So much irreplaceable history, the stuff of legends, priceless.

[@Longsleeeves]

He was, in my opinion, THE best slide guitar player who ever lived.

[@VICTORFERREIA1987]

+John Smith I agree. King of blues...

[@Wasev]

Duane allman???

[@ReneeNme]

+John Smith I hadn't heard of him before until Johnny was asked in a video ... " Are there any current ( newer ) slide players that you admire ? ". His response with no hesitation ... " Derek Trucks ". That's been several years ago and when I first watched some of his videos I quickly saw what Johnny saw. That boy COOKS !!!

[@AdamTomaszewski]

+John Smith 4 me was Jeff Beck, but im respect ur opinion, man .

[@jimmiemclovin]

+John Smith You know immediately who it is when you hear him. "Highway 61 Revisited" for me was life altering.

[@telecaster24]

A treasure that has been laid to rest...His great licks live on...

[@mrp356b]

We won't be seeing anyone with the talent and desire of Mr Winter. Was blessed to see Johnny play 6 - 7 times in the last 10 years. Everytime he came to Saint Louis I had to go to his show. Last saw Johnny June 23, 2014. He put on a killing show. Will miss getting to see him play live.

[@mbking665]

Thank you Johnny Winter for all the incredible music and awesome shows you brought to my life... Forever loved & Forever missed.... MoonDreams & SeaWishes to my favorite Bluesman !

[@jroc2201]

For some reason i always get all choked up listening to these Johnny Winter interviews

[@user-ch7wn5fk8d]

Thanks so much for posting this.I've seen Johnny about 4 or 5 times in the 70s.What great player.Got to meet him and actualy burned a couple j's with him,what great guy, treated us like he had known us for yrs. thx again.

[@kathyleib]

Johnny Winter...BEST BLUESMAN EVER!!!! Sound the Bell BABY!!!!

[@walteroellerich2047]

Love Johnny Winter, rest his soul. Saw him in Augusta GA back in the 80's in a small club. Been a fan ever since. Awesome!

[@upstateguitar]

He is at the very top of my list of favorite players, thanks for posting this.

[@philgranito4043]

I saw Johhny at The Fillmore East..late '60's. His opening act was, The Chicago Transit Authority...we never heard of them.

[@gabbyhayes1568]

Saw Johnny several times in the 70's. We loved the guy, but then again, we was a little crazy too lol. Always put on a great show man.

[@touchwoodblues]

I lived in this Legends lifetime ..... a Legend of Guitar.

[@martizzy]

Saw him twice - street scene outside in San Diego. I was 10 feet away from him and he blew my mind

[@Logoned]

Thank you for this video, IMO no one does bottle neck slide blues like Johnny. He's been my favorite guitar player since the early 70's.

[@janbohez4600]

Loads full respect for this guitarplayer and what he made from music

[@thomasclemens6766]

Edgar winters was booked at the Eddie Graham sports center in Orlando, Fla. back in the early 70's, and when he appeared out of one side of the stage by himself, guitar in hand, dressed in black, with long blonde hair, I thought, what the hell? he started playing, and another spotlight came on at the OTHER side of the stage , and it was Johnny! looking identical!!! best fuckin show i had seen in years!!! only Edgar was booked!!!!!

[@blusismylife]

I hate the fact that a man get old...but johnny still and always be my hero!! Keep on bluesin', old man!! You really rock! The master, the best... ever!!!

[@ShiningEyeBrigade]

Not only a master guitarist but a humble man who honors the giants who came before him.