![]() ![]() He first entered the national spotlight with his early recording of “Tobacco Road,” featured on his 1970 debut album, Entrance. "Rock'n'Blues Fest - A Tribute to Johnny Winter" will mark the third annual version of the tour with a show that will feature separate performances by all of the artists who will be performing their greatest hits interspersed by a selection of Johnny Winter songs.Īll of the artists appearing on this newly announced tribute are looking forward to sharing some of Johnny Winter's memorable music with fans.Įdgar Winter is a multi-instrumentalist whose music encompasses many different genres including rock, blues, jazz and pop. I will do my best to carry on in honor of his memory and the Winter name." ~ Blessings, Peace & Love, Edgar and Monique. But more than all that, he's my brother - in family, in music, in life and beyond. Johnny has always been, is now, and will forever remain my greatest musical hero of all time. I know his body is departing this physical realm, but his presence, his music, and his spirit are undiminished, and alive as ever in my heart. "My wife, Monique, and I are shocked at the suddenness of Johnny's passing, especially since I was so looking forward with such joy and anticipation to seeing him again and playing together. Tickets may be also charged by phone to American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard by calling 800.745.3000.Įdgar Winter and his wife, Monique, express their sentiments as follows: Tickets at $35, $25, $20 and $15 in the pavilion, $15 on the lawn and a limited number of $44 lawn four-packs are available at, The Palace and DTE Energy Music Theatre Ticket Stores and all Ticketmaster locations. What was originally slated as Rock'n'Blues Fest to be headlined by Johnny Winter will now be a tribute in his honor featuring brother Edgar, Vanilla Fudge, Peter Rivera (formerly of Rare Earth) and Savoy Brown's Kim Simmonds at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Thursday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. The music world lost a legend last week with the passing of Johnny Winter, one of the best Blues guitarists the world has ever known. ![]()
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