The record that Edgar and Quarto brought to life is jam-packed with high-powered interpretations of some of Johnny Winter’s best-loved songs from the best musicians in the business. It was his positive energy that made Edgar realize that the time to pay musical respects to his departed brother had finally arrived. Quarto was and remains a loyal and enthusiastic fan of Johnny, classic rock, and blues music. It wasn’t until after I completed the Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest, a tour we were meant to do together with our respective bands, that the idea of a tribute record started to take form.”Įventually, Edgar connected with Bruce Quarto, founder and owner of Quarto Valley Records. “Many people immediately started trying to convince me to do a Johnny Winter tribute album,” Edgar explains, “But I was totally devastated, and the timing just didn’t feel right to me. Edgar was first approached about it shortly after his brother passed away on Jafter playing what would be his final gig at the Cahors Blues Festival in France. Though new to us, this record has actually been brewing for quite some time. Producer Ross Hogarth did a fine job of capturing the many hot combinations that emerged from this talent pool and the set ended up being everything you’d want it to be and more. In addition to Edgar, the album contains appearances from the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Doyle Bramhall II, John McFee, Robben Ford, Billy Gibbons, David Grissom, Taylor Hawkins, Warren Haynes, Steve Lukather, Michael McDonald, Keb’ Mo’, Doug Rappoport, Bobby Rush, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Ringo Starr, Derek Trucks, Waddy Wachtel, Joe Walsh, Phil X, and Gregg Bissonette. Two new Edgar Winter tunes are also part of the sequence. Set to come out April 15th, 2022, the record boasts a “who’s who” of A-List musicians who either knew or were inspired by Johnny performing new renditions of songs taken from Johnny’s large body of work. Rock immortal Edgar Winter and Quarto Valley Records have teamed up to release Brother Johnny, an absolutely blazing all-star tribute album dedicated to Edgar’s equally-immortal sibling, deceased blues guitar legend Johnny Winter. All rights reserved.From on Brother Johnny : 'So I'm going to do some of those songs that are my personal favorites, too.'Ĭopyright © 2019, ABC Audio. 'n the early years when we were playing together he would sing beautiful ballads like 'Cryin'' by Roy Orbison in a completely clear, beautiful voice,' Edgar notes.

The record also will feature a rendition of Rick Derringer's 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,' which Johnny first recorded when Derringer was a member of his band in 1970, three years before Rick scored a solo hit with the tune.Įdgar tells Billboard that while Johnny rightfully was respected for his blue-guitar prowess, he feels his brother's vocal talents have been overlooked.

Goode,' The Rolling Stones' 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' and Bob Dylan's 'Highway 61 Revisited.' I just feel like I need to acknowledge that and put out a record he would love.'Īccording to Edgar, the album will feature 16 tracks, including original Johnny Winter tunes mixed with some of the well-known cover tunes he often played live, among them Chuck Berry's 'Johnny B. If it weren't for him I wouldn't be where I am now. 'It's really turned out to be a wonderful blessing in my life, doing this,' Edgar tells the magazine. The as-yet-untitled album is due out in 2020, and will feature contributions from Joe Walsh, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, Joe Bonamassa, Robben Ford, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and blues legends Buddy Guy and Bobby Rush. Now Edgar Winter tells Billboard that he's putting together a star-studded tribute album to Johnny, who died in 2014 at the age of 70.

Johnny & Edgar Winter in 2007 Engelke/ullstein bild via Getty ImagesDuring his life, blues-guitar great Johnny Winter served as a musical mentor and inspiration to many, including his younger brother Edgar, who went on to forge a successful music career of his own.

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