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I couldn't believe it. While riding by my town's digital flash board I saw that Johnny Winter is coming to town!!
"Today Johnny Winter is enjoying an unparalleled resurgence performing to sold out shows worldwide even after a long life full of honors and accomplishments such as a triumphant appearance at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival. In a ceremony with Slash presenting in Nashville, Gibson Guitars released the signature Johnny Winter Firebird guitar that has been his beloved trademark for years."
I ain't missing THAT one!!
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Johnny was playing at the casino in Niagara Falls when we were there too.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Live to love, love to live.
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I didn't have time or money, I would have liked to under different circumstances though.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Check Pants
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Keith, I happened to catch Johnny Winter ~5 years ago when he appeared at a little theatre in Mizzoula, MT. It was just him and two other musicians........but boy could they put out the music. I'm always amazed how folks with that level of talent can take a simple tune, simple beat and hit all their spots dead on, every time  Sounds like he's made a few other people wealthy and is now getting back on his own feet....literally  jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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Truly one of the greats! 
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Guys, I gotta tell you... I'm stoked! Between Johnny and his brother Edgar there's enough talent to fill any given quadrant of the universe, and then some! WOW!!
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Loquacious
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go J.W.
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"I got a brand new friend and I calls her Bladie Mae" . Johnny's cool ! 
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its just amazing that he is still alive let alone playing gigs. i saw him in the 70's and figured that was the last time i would have the chance, we all knew he would be dead soon. it is great to know he is still at it. i know you are gonna ENJOY the evening and man wouldnt it be great if his brother makes a special apperance!!!! also in the 70's had the chance to see Edgar(worked his show) will Derringer and i will say Rick was a real a-hole while Edgar seemed to come off as a pretty nice guy. a friend was on the same ticket with him a few yrs ago and confirmed what i had always thought about him. 
ENJOY!!!!! NEWT!!!!!
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Shameless name drop op:  Mrs. Bucky, Edgar Winter, Me He is indeed a kind spirited, gracious cat. Johnny on the other hand... You'll have to ask Uncle Charlie about life with Johnny. He toured with him for many moons and has some great tales to tell. Is it just me, or does Edgar have three little ghosts / orbs behind him?
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I remember that picture!!! If there was a caption below it, it should read... "Standing in the company of GREATNESS!" Hey U.C... so wat you got to say 'bout spending time with Johnny? 
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JW is fantastic. I'll seen him probably half dozen times over the years. He currently is pretty frail looking and will most likely stay seated the entire show. Don't let the look of an old man fool ya, he will rock his azz off. I'm in envy of you brother. Break out your ole Saints and Sinners T-shirt and have a great time.
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I remember that picture!!! If there was a caption below it, it should read... "Standing in the company of GREATNESS!"
Hey U.C... so wat you got to say 'bout spending time with Johnny?
So you are saying that Edgar was in the presance of greatness? 
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Loquacious
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DR. FRANKENSTEIN live at the Greek. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGiOLpHhoR4He blessed us with his presence at the Ottawa Blues Fest back in 08. He played tonight just west of Ottawa in a small town community centre. Who knew. 
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I remember that picture!!! If there was a caption below it, it should read... "Standing in the company of GREATNESS!"
Hey U.C... so wat you got to say 'bout spending time with Johnny?
So you are saying that Edgar was in the presance of greatness?
Now that you mention it...
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I remember that picture!!! If there was a caption below it, it should read... "Standing in the company of GREATNESS!"
Hey U.C... so wat you got to say 'bout spending time with Johnny?
So you are saying that Edgar was in the presance of greatness?
Obviously.
Edgar was standing next to a member of this sites' wife
Too old to die young, too ugly to leave a good looking corpse
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He still owes me for the last minute bail-out of a show in 1976 (Tampa Stadium w/ Robin Trower and Jethro Tull).
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Uncle Charlie... I knew I could count on you to come through!! 
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I have no idea who your legend is but in my city in Poland we have this LEGEND tonight LEGEND
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I agree, Ozzy ,but so many others too.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Thanks for that clip U.C. I never saw him play a 12 string before.
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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He still owes me for the last minute bail-out of a show in 1976 (Tampa Stadium w/ Robin Trower and Jethro Tull).
That is like the bail out The DOORS did in Detroit after that Scandoulous  activity on stage in Florida. At you least you still have a shot at getting your just deserts.
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There is still some dispute over what was actually exposed that night. Nevertheless, our whatever-it-takes-to-get-another-vote former governor issued a posthumous pardon if I recall. I only wish I still had the motivation to seek out concerts. 
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Thanks for that clip U.C. I never saw him play a 12 string before.
Hey Kenny,
It was strung as a 6 string.
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Thanks for that clip U.C. I never saw him play a 12 string before.
Hey Kenny,
It was strung as a 6 string.
Interesting UC, why would you string it with only 6.
Damn Love me some Johnny!
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Muddy and Johnny walkin through the park
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I think Johnny liked the long skinny neck of that 12 string Fender.
He later changed to the Gibson Firebird for his slide work.
Gibson made a commemerative model for him I believe.
I will only tell stories around the campfire with friends.
Uncle Charlie
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I think Johnny liked the long skinny neck of that 12 string Fender.
He later changed to the Gibson Firebird for his slide work.
Gibson made a commemerative model for him I believe.
I will only tell stories around the campfire with friends.
Uncle Charlie
Sweet, I'll throw another log on the fire
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I've seen Johnny several times, mostly during the early seventies. Always good. The Fender 12 (done up as a 6 as seen on the vid) is referred to as a hockey stick among guitarists due to the headstock shape. He played a Firebird V later, and for a long time. He had several of them. I used to have a Firebird III but like so many other guitars, i traded it for something else, unfortunately. My first big blast was Progressive Blues Experiment (which contains the song Mean Town Blues as performed in the vid). It's still my favorite, but i like 'em all. The Johnny Winter And "Live" album is a monster of a live performance.
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I've seen Johnny several times, mostly during the early seventies. Always good. The Fender 12 (done up as a 6 as seen on the vid) is referred to as a hockey stick among guitarists due to the headstock shape. He played a Firebird V later, and for a long time. He had several of them. I used to have a Firebird III but like so many other guitars, i traded it for something else, unfortunately. My first big blast was Progressive Blues Experiment (which contains the song Mean Town Blues as performed in the vid). It's still my favorite, but i like 'em all. The Johnny Winter And "Live" album is a monster of a live performance.
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