Legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter passed away peacefully last night in his hotel room in Zurich, Switzerland. Winter had just wrapped up a European tour, and was set to return to the U.S. for another run beginning on July 24 in New York City. Throughout his career, Winter was nominated for several Grammy Awards. He released five Top 50 albums on the Billboard Top 200, and produced three Grammy Award-winning albums for blues icon and personal hero Muddy Waters. In 1988, Johnny was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Johnny’s wife, family, friends, and bandmates. – by Matt Bishop
Rock Wire:
Watch: Slipknot Break Out Original Masks and Jumpsuits for Club Show in California
Mötley Crüe Release New Single “Dogs of War”
The Rolling Stones Confirm Opening Acts for 2024 Tour
Till Lindemann Announces North American Solo Tour with Twin Temple
Evanescence and Halestorm Announce 2024 Canadian Tour
Megadeth Announce 2024 Tour with Mudvayne and All That Remains
Mötley Crüe Confirm New Single “Dogs of War”
Review + Photos: Judas Priest Show No Cracks In Their Armor on Invincible Shield Tour
Baroness Announce 2024 Summer Tour Dates
Staind Release New Version of “Better Days” with Dorothy
Watch: Creed Play First Show in 12 Years on Summer of ’99 Cruise
Dickey Betts, Co-Founding Guitarist of The Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80
Underoath Announce ‘They’re Only Chasing Safety’ 20th Anniversary Tour
Clutch and Rival Sons Announce 2024 North American Tour
Chevelle Announce 2024 Tour with Tigercub
Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment Announce 2024 Tour
Watch: Anthrax Play First Show with Former Bassist Dan Lilker in 40 Years
Watch: Ronnie Wood Joins The Black Crowes for Faces’ “Stay with Me”
Kerry King Unleashes Video for New Single “Residue”
Rock News
by Matt Bishop
July 17, 2014March 19, 2022