Doctor B Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Just heard Johnny Winter died in Switzerland at the too young age of 70. One of the truly great guitarists of my life. Probably underrated. Remember him tearing up Highway 61 at Bobfest.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Sad news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Just heard Johnny Winter died in Switzerland at the too young age of 70. One of the truly great guitarists of my life. Probably underrated. Remember him tearing up Highway 61 at Bobfest.... Just watched this again earlier in the week for the first time in ages --- man he sure did rip it up good -- made it look so effortless, too. Was always one scary looking dude. Use to play the hell of the below when I was in grade/high school. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I just listened to that the other day for the first time in years. He was a badass, for sure. Rest in Peace, Johnny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plumplechook Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Very sad news. 'Johnny Winter And' was one of the first live albums I owned. Was in awe of his and Rick Derringer's guitar playing on that record. Saw Johnny live at the Lone Star Cafe in NY in 1980 and he just blew me away with his guitar chops and energy. RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Love his song Still Alive and Well - one of my favorite guitar riffs. Just wish he was still alive and well. RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Progressive Blues Experiment was one of the first albums I ever bought way way back. Very sad news. He was a great talent. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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