The first time I saw Johnny play was mid 1972. I've seen him at least a dozen or so times over the last 40+ years, up until 2013. I got his autograph 4 different times, the last time, I met him at a meet and greet, before the 2013 show. I handed him a ratty (almost 40 year old) tour shirt to sign. He looked up at me with a grin and signed it. He had to know I was a life long fan. I reached out my hand and he shook it. It still makes me smile when I think about it. I now have that shirt framed with other ticket stubs and autographs. He was one of the best. R.I.P Johnny, SRV, and now Jeff Beck. You were such a big part of my life growing up. You are missed.
I was blessed to see him live only once, but I'll never forgets the experiece. It was a small club in San Antonio, and there tech gave him sound too fill a. Stadium. I went to the John once, and I swear there were white caps in the toilet water! I had a great timee
So talented. Plays and sings like only Johnny Winter can. What a treat this was for all those guys listening. ‘Still Alive And Well’ just says it ALL. He’s missed very much.
I had the privilege of seeing Mr.Winter over twenty five times got to talk to him and even went back stage. Have seen all the greatest and nobody came close to Johnny Winter! He would talk to a fan like a close friend and had a heart of gold RIP sir love you.
Amen! Met Johnny three times post Richard Hughes/Randy JH era...he's just like you described! Bobby Torello was a monster, Jon Paris was always just too cool, Tom Compton was quiet and conservative. I remembering sitting on their bus and chatting...it was truly an experience any musician would have loved.
Winter and Hendrix shared a lot in common...mainly, they were so incredibly fluid...their fingers just smoothly flew up and down the fretboard--think about the many hundreds of hours of practice, to get to that level of virtuosity. Both Jimi and Johnny were deeply rooted in the Blues, with Johnny leaning more into a bluesy style of his own. Jimi and Johnny did jam a few times in NYC, and actually recorded a few tunes at the Record Plant studios. IMO, those two men were simply the finest players of their era...and thankfully, Johnny made it to 70, despite his having struggled with heroin, methadone and booze for decades.
I got to sit down & chop it up backstage at Winter’s End festival then saw him play a cosmic approximately 90 minute set that was unbelievable. A cherished memory. Believe me, I have lived an interesting life. Great video. I loved Johnny. He is the real deal…
Had the privilage of seeing him a good dozen times...my first guitar hero, from '70's high school and connection to the real Blues, via his friendship & Grammy winning work with the immortal, Muddy Waters‼️ 🇨🇦
I remember watching this when it came on TV. It was a WABX Detroit radio station run show but on local TV. They featured Johnny and a young Ted Nugent to name a few. It was great to see musicians in such a laid back format :-) Peace
This should have way more views Johnny was so down to earth just a guy who plays guitar from Beaumont TX RIP brother your music will live on forever and younger guys will be in awe
It's nice to see Johnny Winter acknowledging the McCoys as a good band that got trapped into a 'Bubblegum Rock' image - and that was the reason that they dropped the McCoys name and went with JOHNNY WINTER AND instead.
Saw Johnny at the Spectrum in Philadelphia in the 70s about six rows from stage crowd was jammed like sardines and swaying cause so tight remember some chick as a backup singer dancer and Johnny was playing his firebird between her legs turned out in an interview he was quoted as saying he was messed up on acid as the stage was revolving one of the best shows I ever seen Johnny was at the top couldn’t tell he was tripping
This has got to be the best of the best of Johnny....just jammin'....wow what a translucent sound coming of that Firebird with just a bare hint of amp grunge....shows off the utter clean--ness of his licks.
That is what impresses me about Johnny's playing...so fast, yet very clean licks...Hendrix could stay with him, but was a little bit sloppy compared to winter. both guys were skinny, with very long, strong fingers.
The first time I saw Johnny play was mid 1972. I've seen him at least a dozen or so times over the last 40+ years, up until 2013. I got his autograph 4 different times, the last time, I met him at a meet and greet, before the 2013 show. I handed him a ratty (almost 40 year old) tour shirt to sign. He looked up at me with a grin and signed it. He had to know I was a life long fan. I reached out my hand and he shook it. It still makes me smile when I think about it. I now have that shirt framed with other ticket stubs and autographs. He was one of the best. R.I.P Johnny, SRV, and now Jeff Beck. You were such a big part of my life growing up. You are missed.
you are a lucky man,best regards from france
@@emmanuelsantana3369 Thank you, I do consider myself blessed to have been able to see Johnny so many times over the years. 🎸🎼
@@FRANKBURNSONE a huge thanks for sharing your story with us.
Saw him 4 or 5 times!! Rip
I was blessed to see him live only once, but I'll never forgets the experiece. It was a small club in San Antonio, and there tech gave him sound too fill a. Stadium. I went to the John once, and I swear there were white caps in the toilet water! I had a great timee
So talented. Plays and sings like only Johnny Winter can. What a treat this was for all those guys listening. ‘Still Alive And Well’ just says it ALL. He’s missed very much.
I had the privilege of seeing Mr.Winter over twenty five times got to talk to him and even went back stage.
Have seen all the greatest and nobody came close to Johnny Winter! He would talk to a fan like a close
friend and had a heart of gold RIP sir love you.
Amen! Met Johnny three times post Richard Hughes/Randy JH era...he's just like you described! Bobby Torello was a monster, Jon Paris was always just too cool, Tom Compton was quiet and conservative. I remembering sitting on their bus and chatting...it was truly an experience any musician would have loved.
Rory Gallagher was just as good as JW and better singer
Some of the most badass blues licks ive ever heard
Winter and Hendrix shared a lot in common...mainly, they were so incredibly fluid...their fingers just smoothly flew up and down the fretboard--think about the many hundreds of hours of practice, to get to that level of virtuosity. Both Jimi and Johnny were deeply rooted in the Blues, with Johnny leaning more into a bluesy style of his own. Jimi and Johnny did jam a few times in NYC, and actually recorded a few tunes at the Record Plant studios. IMO, those two men were simply the finest players of their era...and thankfully, Johnny made it to 70, despite his having struggled with heroin, methadone and booze for decades.
The undenying greatness of Johnny Winter.This is my favorite one I've ever seen with just Johnny and Randy.Long live Randy Jo Hobbs.
I got to sit down & chop it up backstage at Winter’s End festival then saw him play a cosmic approximately 90 minute set that was unbelievable.
A cherished memory.
Believe me, I have lived an interesting life.
Great video.
I loved Johnny. He is the real deal…
Had the privilage of seeing him a good dozen times...my first guitar hero, from '70's high school and connection to the real Blues, via his friendship & Grammy winning work with the immortal, Muddy Waters‼️
🇨🇦
Thank you! RIP Johnny💙
So cool being from Michigan, I absolutely love the bass player just jamming while they don't ask him anything whatsoever lmao
Looks like Randy Jo Hobbs.
I THINK I LOVE THIS JAM SESSION.!! THANKYOU 🎸
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Great stuff! Johnny is awesome. I saw him play twice in Ohio. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for posting this! Watching and listening on a grey, cold fall day in Ohio and it fits perfectly. Such a fun, laid back session.
Nice, the legend playing his iconic Gibson firebird
I remember watching this when it came on TV. It was a WABX Detroit radio station run show but on local TV. They featured Johnny and a young Ted Nugent to name a few. It was great to see musicians in such a laid back format :-) Peace
This should have way more views Johnny was so down to earth just a guy who plays guitar from Beaumont TX
RIP brother your music will live on forever and younger guys will be in awe
Curtis i think the bass player is Randy Jo Hobbs.
It's nice to see Johnny Winter acknowledging the McCoys as a good band that got trapped into a 'Bubblegum Rock' image - and that was the reason that they dropped the McCoys name and went with JOHNNY WINTER AND instead.
Really cool footage! Love johnny's stuff with randy jo hobbs
Oh man! My buddy had this video in B&W years ago and I've been trying to find a copy ever since! THANK YOU!! The sound is better, the picture clearer.
YES!!! There it is! Thanks so much for uploading my request.
God bless Johnny Winter
Amazing to see Johnny this young. ❤
Great history. Thank you!
Saw Johnny at the Spectrum in Philadelphia in the 70s about six rows from stage crowd was jammed like sardines and swaying cause so tight remember some chick as a backup singer dancer and Johnny was playing his firebird between her legs turned out in an interview he was quoted as saying he was messed up on acid as the stage was revolving one of the best shows I ever seen Johnny was at the top couldn’t tell he was tripping
Thanks for this
Real hip ! Live footage. Thanks for putting this video out there.
What a gem. Stripped down and just the blues.
This has got to be the best of the best of Johnny....just jammin'....wow what a translucent sound coming of that Firebird with just a bare hint of amp grunge....shows off the utter clean--ness of his licks.
That is what impresses me about Johnny's playing...so fast, yet very clean licks...Hendrix could stay with him, but was a little bit sloppy compared to winter. both guys were skinny, with very long, strong fingers.
Seen him 3 times here uk love ❤
Music never gets old 😅😅😅😅😅
What a treat ..
Ann Arbor blues and jazz fest. Another John Sinclair accomplishment. There's a Magic Sam LP from one of those festivals also.
Absolutely beast love Johnny
Played without a pick, I like the tone you get
Yep. JW taught Bernard to play slide, and naturally he’s phenomenal.
Who’s Bernard?
Bernard Allison.
@@progqueen5952 thanks
Luther Allison and the Blue Nebula Band. IIRC signed to a Motown record label.
This is such a cool video. Must have been shortly after Johnny got the first firebird.
I miss you and your git-fiddle Johnny!
johnny was great!!
I was in 7th grade in the suburbs of Detroit at this time!
He had a '64 off white Firebird
What more can be 😔
☮🎸☮
Very cool…lots of ladders!
OMG...
Are they talking about Luther Allison at the beginning?
yes they were
Yes.
He wanted to cut out the brst part (the beginning LOL.
👍👍
Was this during the "Johnny Winter And" tour?
There's more to this video, where is it??
Geez throw that damn Dan Armstrong bass out!
This host must be so stoned. He just can’t just walk over and stand so Johnny doesn’t have to turn. Almost comical.
😈 !!!!!!!!......
Great video upload 👍 thanks from uk 🎸👌
Haha, he drops an Iggy Stooge joke @ 38 minutes.