The album is a powerful sonic journey, traveling the course of Johnny's musical life, impeccably directed, as only his brother Edgar could. Brother Johnny is a tribute to the legendary blues guitarist created by his brother Edgar Winter. The guitar-driven album celebrates the expansive styles Johnny was known for - the 17 tracks were carefully curated by Edgar and producer Ross Hogarth to represent Johnny's evolution as an artist, honoring his great legacy while also incorporating a personal tribute from brother to brother, and for which Edgar penned two new songs. Joining Edgar on the inclusive project is an impressive array of renowned musicians who knew, or were inspired by Johnny, including Joe Bonamassa, Doyle Bramhall II, John McFee, Robben Ford, Billy Gibbons, David Grissom, Taylor Hawkins, Warren Haynes, Steve Lukather, Michael McDonald, Keb Mo, Doug Rappoport, Bobby Rush, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Ringo Starr, Derek Trucks, Waddy Wachtel, Joe Walsh, Phil X and Gregg Bissonette. Hot Hot Hot - The Best Of Arrow Ģ022 release. Minions: The Rise Of Gru Īrmagedonism Įlectrified Brain Įp 1+2 All rights reserved.A Very Lonely Solstice Johnny Winter died in July 2014 at age 70.Ĭopyright © 2022, ABC Audio. On paying tribute to Johnny with the album, Edgar notes, "ne thing will always remain the same.that bond, of brotherhood, of family, of music, and of love. Goode" is a significant song in his and Johnny's life because it helped give them their first big break as musicians when their early band Johnny and the Jammers played it at a Texas talent contest and they won the chance to make their first record. Walsh also plays guitar on version of Johnny's "Stranger" that features McDonald and Starr as well.Įdgar says "Johnny B. The tune features Edgar and Walsh sharing lead vocals, Edgar on piano and sax, and David Grissom - a fellow Texan like the Winter brothers - on guitar. The first single, a cover of the Chuck Berry classic "Johnny B.Goode," has been released as an advanced digital track, while a visualizer video has premiered at Edgar's YouTube channel. In addition to featuring various covers and renditions of songs by Johnny, it also includes two new originals by Edgar. Titled Brother Johnny: An All-Star Tribute to Johnny Winter, the album will be released on April 15, and includes the talents of Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, The Doobie Brothers' Michael McDonald and John McFee, ex- Allman Brothers Band members Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks, Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins, Toto's Steve Lukather, and many others.īrother Johnny is a 17-track collection curated by Edgar and producer Ross Hogarth. Edgar Winter has organized a star-studded tribute album to his late older brother, blues-rock guitar great Johnny Winter, that features contributions from an impressive list of musicians who knew or were inspired by Johnny.
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