There was no-one looking over your shoulder. There was no intervention from record companies. I think the reason that music was so great then, was because there was such complete freedom. The time that we grew up in, to come out and play music was something so special, but I really do believe that there are two golden eras in music: The ‘40s and ‘50s for Big Band jazz and swing and the ‘60s and ‘70s for rock.
I tried to make an album the same way that we used to record in the past. What are your feelings today about this album? I love “Texas Tornado”! It’s been 10 years since your latest studio album, “Rebel Road”. There will be a lot of great newbies and I’ll get to see new acquaintances with a lot of old friends. There is always an opportunity to jam with different people. I’ve done it several times, it’s always a lot of fun and it reminds me of the festivals like Woodstock, where you ‘ve got to see a lot of dear friends who have been in the business from the old times. We have a good start from there.Īre you looking forward to doing the Rock Legends Cruise VII in February 2019? I have played with Ringo in His All-Starr Band and he said he would love to do a song. And Ringo Starr, of course, The Beatles drummer. Slash played on my last record, the “Rebel Road” (2008) record. They all said they would love to be a part of this. I’ll call some of my guitar player friends: Joe Walsh of course, of The James Gang and The Eagles, Billy Gibbons with the ZZ Top, some of the best players. So, I am very much looking forward to doing that and that is my plan. I think it is gonna be a beautiful experience and it’s something that I feel that I mean to do.
Part of the reason that I want to do this tribute album for Johnny, is out of love and respect for him for everything that he had given me and how much he had given the world. I would have been in music somehow, but I doubt that it would have happened in the same way. I might have been a jazz musician or I might have been an engineer. He and I, started out playing together and if it wasn’t for him, I doubt that I would have ever gone on to do what I have done. I am starting to work on a tribute album for my brother, Johnny Winter. I think they’ll come out and see our shows and have a great time!Īre you currently involved with other projects? Who would have predicted that there would be a classic rock genre and that interest would go on until the present day? It’s a wonderful experience for me and I’m very thankful to all the fans. It’s so great the interest in the music from the ‘70s. So, you’ll never hear Edgar Winter talking about a farewell tour. I still enjoy playing every day, as much as I did when I first started out. I really love playing the saxophone, it’s my favourite instrument. When Johnny graduated to guitar, I decided I would play everything else! So, I played bass for a while, drums and then keyboards. I started to play when I was 4 years old and my brother and I, played ukulele together and sang Everly Brothers songs. Yes, we play pretty much all of the time. Are you satisfied with the response you get from fans on the road? You have done a lot of concerts this year so far. Read below the very interesting things Edgar told us: His latest studio album is “Rebel Road”, released in 2008. He has also played with his legendary brother, Johnny Winter and Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band.
His instrumental song “Frankenstein” went to No.1 at Billboard Hot 100 in 1973. He has a very successful career as a solo artist, with Edgar Winter’s White Trash and The Edgar Winter Group. He sings as well as plays keyboards, saxophone and percussion. We had the great honour to talk with an extremely talented musician: Edgar Winter. HIT CHANNEL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: September 2018.
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