The first night, after playing “Frankenstein” to honor Johnny’s memory, I closed the show with “Johnny B. I was devastated, and expected the tour to be canceled, but the promoters wanted it to go on as planned with me and my band as the headliners. Johnny and I were both playing with our respective bands, and there would have been jamming together at the end. Just two weeks after his anticipated return, we were scheduled to start a tour called the Rock ‘n’ Blues Fest. Then as time passed, I started to reconsider. Somehow, this just didn’t feel right to me. Now after his passing, many people immediately started trying to convince me to do a Johnny Winter tribute album. He came in, and went out the same way – true to the blues, and I love him for that.
Let me just say that although Johnny may have departed this physical plane, his spirit, his music, and his presence will live on in my heart, always. He would pass away in his sleep there at the hotel in Zurich before he ever got the chance. He had traveled to Switzerland where his next show was scheduled, the one he would never play. He was touring Europe and had just played the Cahors Blues Festival in France, which was destined to become his last show. So before I even get started, I feel compelled to explain my feelings, and clarify my motives and intentions here.Īs most of you may know, my brother, Johnny, passed away in July of 2014. They all mean a lot to me, but this one is particularly personal, and very special. I don’t make that many albums these days. It should certainly deepen your understanding of the music, and heighten the experience of the musical journey it will take you on. I hope this will give you a deeper insight into Johnny’s life, his music, our relationship, and the making of the album itself. The following is an excerpt from the liner notes I have written for the new album. I am doing this mainly at Monique’s suggestion-so with her prompting and encouragement, we invite you to check it out. It reveals a completely different side of me you would NEVER otherwise see. Writing has been a lifelong love and passion (perhaps equal to music) but one I have never shared, until now. Here you’ll find examples of some of my original poetry and short stories. A new addition just added is called THE READING ROOM. In the BACKSTAGE area you will find not only band bios but many personal stories concerning my life, my beautiful wife Monique, and the Winter family. We are also expanding and adding both content and new features. The main reason for renovating and reopening this site is that I have a new album coming out. Welcome to our new site, the web world of Winterland! The first thing I want to say is that this is going to be an actual experience in which my wife Monique (and I myself) will be actively and personally involved.
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