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I would like to thank you for your great site on Johnny Winter.My name is Max Summer and I am writing to you from my brother's computer.I am a guitar player and a fan of Johnny Winter for years.

I have been a long time fan of Johnny´s playin´since i first heard the Johnny winter album back in 1969-70. I saw the man first time in stockholm in 1974 about the tours that he did Captured live on it was the same lineup on the band and i was lost after that Concert. Since that i have seen him a lots of times and even played the same stage as a support once. I just want to point out to you that over here in Sweden So was the White Hot and Blue album out in 1976-77 and Raisin´Cain is his last album on CBS out in 1978-79 and after that he toured germany and play in rock palast.

I sware as silly sas this may sound that I am Johnny Winters twin. I have actually been mistaken for him in public...but I didnt go along with it.
I would love to see him in concert but I can never find when he comes to Canada. Maybe one day I will, hopefully soon. I love his music and his pressence. Saw him on a Canadina show, played great. If there was ever a way to meet the guy I would be first in line.

Jason

saw jonny as the headline act this summer at a blues fest in st.paulmn. it was hot in the afternoon,but a big storm came thru and the temp dropped about 30 degrees.maybe that explains his condition.he played so poorly thatout of the 100 or so faithfull left(it was still raining)there were only 40 of us at the end.i heard everything from too much dope to too much thorazine to the weather got to him ive seen him play maybe 20 times over the years and this was the only poor outing.guess ill just have to wait for the next time
r reining

Saw johnny at house of blues grand opening in orlando nov 3 he looked tired and he took 3 songs to loosen up his fingers but then he prperly christened the club like only he can he rocked the paint off the wall then blessed us with slippery slide work that was my 58 winter show i followed him in late seventys saw him with Muddy Waters roy buchanan montrose dicky betts sonny terry brownny mgee list goes on on on best years of my life saw him at old bowling ally in roslyn ny called my fathers place has any one heard of that place Rick Derringer david bromberg they all used to blow that place away i collect any and all memorilbailia posters pictures ticket stubs would like to hear from someone who knows how to contact johnny directly as i feel he is jesus christ of guitar.

Uncle Buck

In 1969 I bought the record 'Second Winter'and I was really impressed by it. For me it was the stimulus to start playing the guitar. Nowadays I only play classical music, but I still feel thankful to the guy who performed 'I love Everybody'. I have never seen Johhny perform life and haven't been playing his records for many years but after all these years I still have the same warm feelings for him. I think it is great that I can show my respect for him via Internet. Thank you for reading this.
Richard Elgershuizen

I do love your page - It is a great tribute to a Blues Legend!

Thank you for your efforts - with out your page I probably would have missed the last two concerts.

Robert C. Drummond

Your Johnny Winter page has given me a lot of enjoyment.I have been amazed by Johnny's talents since 1972 when a friend played "Be Careful With A Fool" for me. I've played for 27 years now and have never, ever heard anybody that can top his unbeatable one-two punch of vocals and guitar. After many years of downplaying the obvious influence he has had on my playing, I decided instead to "let it roll" and now perform nothing but Winter music, 69-present.I use Firebird,for fingerstyle and slide (with MXR phase 90 when called for)(today I ordered small stone as listed in gear section, can't wait to try it.) IMC Lazer, and Erlewine Lazer (with Boss C-E2 chorus (add to gear list).Suffice it to say " it's a gas." Response completely positive,people love the music,and surprisingly,they love the Lazers.(I can't help but favor the 'bird.)Gotta go, I'm typing with no keyboard (go ahead,laugh) bought webtv last Thursday,keyboard REAL soon. Have videos to trade, only want 70's and newer.Thanks again.
Stephen Foster

Great page for a Great Performer
Keep up the fine work
Its been too long since Johnny came by for a show to Lex.Ky.!!!

Mark G

He people speak much about he is the best guitar flooder .its real but i found people don t speak enought about the best blues voice . He do so many variation of style ,He can have a roak voice and clear when he want nobody sing better the blues because the felling of is voice is tranfert to is guitar and more .

Think about this next time you enjoy to listening Johnny

Andre

I saw Johnny a couple of weeks a go at the House of Blues in Orlando, Florida.

He seemed very frail and moved very slowly. The show was good, considering his condition, but he was not very animated nor did he play anything fast on the guitar. I wouldn't be surprised if this was one of this last performances. I've probably seen him 10 times in the last 20 years. It was nice to see such a legnd one last time.

Brian

You are truly COOL !!

Betty Ritter

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