I was a complete nerd growing up in the 70s, and inner city classmates were not kind to me. But one day our grade school teacher asked all the students in the class to bring in one 45 record each and we would take class time to play everyone's selection. So I brought in my absolute favorite 45 at the time... Frankenstein! The other kids all brought cool soul and R&B records (which I also liked) and when my turn came up there was a collective moan from the rest of the class, lots of rude comments and complaints, no body wanted to hear what the nerd brought to record day! The teacher silenced the class and played my record and it ended up being a smash hit with the rest of the class! They thought it was the coolest thing they had ever heard and it was the only record the other kids wanted to hear more than once! So thanks to Edgar Winter and band, I got to be the cool kid for a day! True story.
@@100hooker Last laugh? I don't know or even care about that, I harbor no ill feelings from that time in my life. It simply happened and is a part of my life story. In high school I got really into 80's rock, new wave and pop. After high school I went back to listening primarily to what is now considered classic rock. Then I went through a long phase of listening mostly to prog rock and classical. Nowadays, I listen to just about anything pre 90's rock, prog rock, pop, funk, rap, R&B and soul. On occasion I'll even throw some classic country, bluegrass and Jazz into the mix.
@@michaelkeefer4293 excellent! I really wasn’t going down the I’ll feelings path. I prefer that everyone lives the best life they can. I’m went down the 80s hair metal and hard rock / metal path and a little airplay grunge Ala Pearl Jam , Soundgarden and Alice In Chains etc. My hidden talent is,I can name any Classic Rock song in 3 seconds or less by hearing any part of the song. All the best to you.
I first saw Edgar when he was a young fellow - playing an outdoor concert in Orlando FL - before Disneyworld was built. It was evening, and his band played Tobacco Road for a long time, ....then a white open jeep came roaring up on the right side of the audience, and a spotlight shone on it. Standing in the jeep was his elder brother Johnny (who I'd known and loved for years prior). Johnny had a white buckskin suit with tassles, and his white hair and a white strat, and the crowd went crazy. Then Johnny jumped on stage to front Edgar's band - and they played Johnny B. Goode for at least a half hour. It was fantastic.
I've written, recorded, and voiced live radio commercials. As a result, I have an understanding/appreciation of reading, timing, and nuances of delivering 'voiced content'. So what, you ask? Well I'll tell ya. I'm just posting here to say how much I appreciate Adam's delivery in these videos. So 'authentic'. So relaxed and natural. So engaging. So many words! It takes some 'work' to pull off a 30 or 60 second spot. His 20 minute, free-flowing, interviews and analysis are just so easy to listen to. Thanks Adam!
I had a Quad stereo and would bring the speakers in a tight circle and blast Frankenstein while sitting in the center then repeating it with all my friends. What a great guy Edgar Winter is
What a great dude. I didn’t know he was so fun and easy going. What a great moment for you to get to interview him. Congratulations. You’re like a cross between Casey Kasem and Paul Harvey. Thanks
Both my kids love Edgar's song "Free Ride"--because, when they were 2 and 4 years old--I introduced the song to them, and they loved dancing around to that song! We all still love it today, and they are now in their 30's. It will always hold a special, joyful, "Dad memory" for me.
I can’t help but like Edgar. He’s one of these guys that smiles naturally, probably even in his sleep. It’s nice to get to know these guys, however briefly, one on one.
Albatross - Fleetwood Mac Telstar - The Tornadoes Take Five - Dave Brubeck Quartet Sing Sing Sing - Benny Goodman (yeah I know that's earlier than rock, but it's gotta be one of the most exciting songs EVER)
Professor, you hit another homerun with this interview. Edgar Winter is such a wonderful human and has such a sweet beauty to him. I was able to see him back in the mid 70's and it was a fantastic show. Thanks again for bringing these musical giants onto your channel.
This is probably my favorite of the episodes you have produced! To hear the story in the words of Edgar of these two iconic songs is tremendous. I have been playing/singing both songs for years on stage and play sax on Frankenstein. Thank you for producing this the way that you did as the "accident" hook in the title is what grabbed my attention. Radio had such an influence over us for years and seeing a song go to number one on accident is great! My favorite quote from the interview with Edgar is in his advice to musicians to "play the music that you love, the music that you really feel in your heart, and the music that makes you happy." Brother Edgar is absolutely right!
The Winter brothers were such talented, yet down to earth dudes. They have my respect - RIP, Johnny. The Edgar Winter Group Band is a classic, blues-rock giant and were way ahead of their time. Great interview, Adam. Home run!
Frankenstein and Free Ride are two 70's classics. When i first heard Frakenstein back in the day, i was blown away. Love them both to this day. Real music it is.
Define spiritual. When we were kids we didn't say, "That's such a spiritual song." We would roll down the windows and jam it so everyone within earshot could hear the music. Maybe we were 'evangelistic'. Not everyone appreciated the volume or the music, but we turned heads and had fun.
What a wonderfully kind and humble man Edgar Winter is. I could probably listen to him talk all day about his life and his experiences, and then tomorrow too! One of the greatest rock stars ever, right there!
First, saw him in Houston 1976, general admission, real close to the stage. What a trip! Saw his brother Johnny that year also. Sam Houston Coloseum. Thanks ProRo!
Frankenstein was the song that broke me out of Country music and into a lifetime of love of Rock and Roll. I was only 12 but by age 13 I couldn’t get enough of Edgar Winter, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Bachman Turner Overdrive.
I had the pleasure of seeing Johnny winter play with Muddy Waters at my father’s place in Roslyn New York in the early 1980s. I’m glad to see Edgar doing so well. What a nice fellow he is… it always made me sad when his brother passed away that they were separated on this earth, but seeing him so vital and joyful about life, reminds me that there really is No Death …. We are all together in love and music.❤🎉
Outstanding. I was fortunate enough to see Edgar Winter at My Father's Place in the 70's and Johnny Winter at the Calderone in Hempstead, also in the 70's. Both outstanding shows!
Fascinating interview! I always assumed the title Frankenstein was due to the heavy, monstrous sound of the song. It's mind-blowing that it came from an off-the-cuff remark from a band member, based on the physical CREATION of the track from splicing a series of sessions.
Yes, but nobody needs to be making 820 tracks for a 3 minute-plus pop song. Anybody convicted of a political crime should have been sentenced to MIXING IT!@@vcv6560
Hard to believe that was over 50 years ago! 😮 I was 15 and the song was all over the radio, one of those songs you had to crank whenever it came on. The part I loved the most was the "two drums" solos followed by the synth sound of a flying saucer landing🛸 and then it cranks back up into the main guitar jamming melody. Great interview Professor 👍🏻
The Winter brothers were so very cool, and what a real joy to see Edgar in this interview. I'm 67 and can remember this music so vividly and the impact it had on me and my friends. Thank you Professor.
My uncle when I was 7, knew I loved Alice Cooper, Queen, T-Rex and Bowie - so he introduced me to this band! The album cover was the first thing I remembered! He played Frankenstein and I was hooked! Been a fan since then. YEARS later we would see Edgar at a gig and I thought he was a great kind gentleman! No attitudes and very much like you see here. Loved to talk music and shop with you! Thank you for this interview!
Frankenstein was massive, I was about 9 when this released, another (mostly) instrumental came out about the same time called Hocus Pocus by Focus. Frankenstein was epic! Rock was no better at age 9 and peaked within about 10 years. Thanks Adam!
We truly grew up in an awesome era of music! Almost taking it carelessly for granted. Who knew we would have the resource and many musicians still living to recount the inspiration for these solid classics. True art pieces that should be valued as precious as a Mona Lisa or David. A great debt of gratitude is owed you Professor ! By the way, very cool interview. I love his enthusiasm and joy as he talks about this thing so many years later! I'm sure no modem artist will be able to do the same.
Edgar has talent just dripping from his pores. What a legend. He and his brother, Johnny contributed so much to rock n roll over the years. Add to the mix Rick Derringer and you have the gold triple. Love their music, and love this interview👍🎸🥁🇺🇸❤️
Same with Stevie Ray Vaughn and his brother Jimmy. Not often do brothers do this well together and apart too. Sad to think that the way the music industry is now we will probably never see such as this again.
Edgar Winter is an absolute legend. Is a jaw dropping multi instrumentalist as well. And that soulful voice He has! And his band...Dan Hartman, Ronnie Montrose, Chuck Ruff, Rick Derringer. An all star lineup. What a fantastic interview, Edgar is such a nice guy. As well as his brother Johnny, Who's one of the greatest guitars of all time.
I love instrumentals, and as a recording engineer I used to say that you know a song is great if you can mute the vocals and still love hearing it. The very first rock concert I ever went to was the Edgar Winter Group because I loved "Frankenstein" so much. Thank you for bringing us the story of it, because it made a killer song even better.
One of my favorite things about this channel is seeing if I can guess which song the Professor is talking about before he names it! (Today I succeeded.)
I remember his jams from high school. I was proud to hear a Texan represented in rock music that was ahead of its time. That East Texas accent just knocks me out! Timeless classics. He and Johnny are/were amazing.
I had a chance meeting of Edgar Winter back in the 70's, he was a SUPER NICE GUY! Several years later I saw the Edgar Winter Band perform at a small venue club, Edgar and his band kicked butt!!! That was one of the best shows I have ever seen. GREAT VIDEO!!!!
I was a senior in high school when I heard Frankenstein on the radio. I was just blown away by the song. I didn't have a lot of money but I went and bought the tape. It is a fantastic song and the interview with Edgar was just as great. Edgar is a great musician and really upbeat thanks for bringing him to us. .
Great interview! I never knew Edgar was so..."personable"! I rermember seeing them perform Frankenstien on The Midnight Special when I was a kid, and was blown away. Really enjoyed hearing how they came up with that music and put it together 👍👍
Edgar is pure genius. The amount of instraments he can play and many say noone could touch him on the Alto sax. There are some intramentals out there still but they don't get the attension they should. In the 1950s through the 1970s there were more. There probably very few who know who Herb Alpert is, much less Link Ray, Duane Eddy, The Shadows, Ventures, Surfaris, Booker T and the MGs and many others.
The whole album (They Only Come Out At Night) is incredible. And I’ve been a HUGE fan of his brother Johnny (RIP) since I was a kid in the 70s. Great interview Prof!
Great interview. What always amazed me about Frankenstein was its ability to make me imagine the scenes in the original movie of the monster coming to life .. sonically it meshed with the visual .. even more so with the live video version from back in the day. Loved growing up in the 60s & 70s, and realizing ordinary day to day absorption of music we had was timeless.
I loved "Frankenstein" from the first time I heard it on the radio in the 1970's, it's one I'd crank the volume up when it came on. It's got everything, great guitar riff, synth riffs (when synths when new and very cool), saxophone, and a drum battle in the middle. Hmm, I gotta dig up a copy and listen NOW.
I would have never guessed the story behind the song name Frankenstein, I was way off base on how I thought it came about. Mr. Winter is so cool in an interview it's like you are just talking with one of your best buds. Talk about an underdog #1 hit, a 20 minute rock instrumental! I remember watching them perform it on Midnight Special and thinking they could never recreate all the different jams by every musician boy was I wrong,this band could flat out play and no wonder when you look at who was in that fantastic group. Great interview and episode professor!
yeh been watching some of those midnight specials everyone once in a while finally put out on youtube the ewd group full version a classic have to revisit sometime
I heard that on the radio so many times when I was a teenager. It is great to see and hear Edgar Winter is healthy and so nice after all these years. I hope he has been able to live a good life on the earnings.
Great writer, singer and performer. Totally underrated talent. I'm so lucky to have grown up during the 70's and 80's when music was the most popular past time and still has the biggest library of hits to this day.
The song captivated me from the first time that I heard it. So many different sections to it. Love passing the solos to different instruments, but none are long enough that they have time to become monotonous. They really struck a great balance there. I think that is part of why is became so popular in spite of having no vocals.
Edgar Winter is an elite in the rock music field, a multi-instrumentalist who is more than adept with the various instruments he plays. There are very few others...Mike Oldfield for example. Watch 'Tubular Bells' Live at the BBC 1973 to see how many musicians it took to replicate live what Oldfield played by himself on the album. Tom Scholz of Boston, heck, he *is* Boston. He played most of the instruments on nearly all of the tracks with Brad Delp (RIP) on vocals.
Good stuff! I would submit to you Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull fame. Saw him back in the day in Chicago- played seven different instruments in that show. 👍🎸🥁❤️
@@FarrellMcGovern you are correct. Why we saw Tull in ‘77, Ian played drums, piano, violin(I think- I am a tad hazy)and mandolin. Was a lost night, if you know what I mean. But he played a bunch of instruments during the concert. Very talented. Been to a lot of concerts. That was one of the best!👍🥁🎸❤️
They only come out at night is one of the most memorable albums of my high school years. Edgar Winter is a remarkable artist and his music has stood the test of time. Love me some Free Ride. 👏👏👏👏 Adam!
I saw Edgar Winter in a wonderful outdoor concert in Clearwater, FL a few years ago, but the first time I saw the brothers perform was back when I was in elementary school in Beaumont, Texas. My sister and I just were kids tap dancing to "The Saints Go Marching In" in a talent show held a local high school, probably 1958. Among the contestants in that talent show were Edgar and Johnny Winters, probably junior high kids at that point. If my memory serves me right, they were playing rockabilly on ukuleles.
My introduction to Edgar was the "Roadwork" album. Loved it immediately! Saw him open for Humble Pie and Black Sabbath. Him and Johnny both were great. I took "They Only Come Out at Night" to school one day to listen to in art class. I went to the library and got kicked out because the librarian thought there was a naked chick on the cover!!😂😂😂 Those were the days!! Thanks Professor!! 😎👍
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Yeah, I still tell that story today!! I even tried to make her look at it close enough to see the sideburns, but she was old and wasn't having it!!🤣🤣🤣👍
I saw Edgar a few years ago with my brother in law when they toured with Deep Purple and Alice Cooper. Getting a broader section of each bands repertoire and learning that Edgar Winter was WAAAY more than Free ride and Frankenstein.
Great interview! I bought the 8 track and had left it in the deck in the front room. My dad, who was more into Lynn Anderson and Charlie Pride, loved putting on headphones and reclining in HIS chair and listening. Frankenstein was cued up. He was blown away by the stereophonic mix. Synth and drums playing left and right. And suddenly, I had to get another copy for my car. 😊 thanks Edgar, rip Dad
Love this song. It came on the radio recently while I was driving with my son, and I turned it up. He gave me a look, and I went on to explain it was 18 minutes of musical madness and bliss, but these days the radio cuts it down to about 4 minutes. Synth solo, sax solo, dueling drum solos… and yeah, with headphones on, it’s spatial madness.
Great interview!!..I never knew how "Frankenstein" got it's name until now....Jeff Beck was quite fond of instrumentals. "Freeway Jam" , "Beck's Bolero" & many others..He did a great version of "Sleepwalk" by Santo & Johnny too.
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THANK YOU for interviewing Edgar Winter. Frankenstein is one of my favourites! I love the story of how it got its title, & how it accidentally became a hit. IMO, instrumental songs are underappreciated, but I would also argue that the human voice is technically an instrument...
"Free Ride" is my favorite rock song of all time. I love hearing its backstory from the man himself, the great Edgar Winter. Another fantastic interview, Prof!
I was stationed in Germany and lived for a short time in the barracks. The guy in the next room was playing "Got a new dance called the PeeWee Herman" over and over. About the 5 time I decided to que up Frankenstein. Now my system was a Pioneer turntable, Akia Reel to reel into a Phase Linear D-500 amp and a set of Bose 901's and a set of Sanui SP2500's. 550 watts with NO distortion. My room was 12 by 14 foot so it was LOUD. Bubba did not play his song again that day.
Wow! Just, WOW! I was a high school teenager when his songs were going on the radio. I can really recall hearing Free Ride several times while wiping tables and mopping floors at a hamburger joint I worked at after school and on Saturdays. I was always fascinated by Edgar Winter and the band and now to experience him in your interview, in the personal, was fantastic. Thank you! You made my day!
Wow! What a great interview. Man you have the greatest job in the world. All these wonderful rockers you have interviewed. Thank you for your wonderful channel. Just wondering if you've ever interviewed Felix Cavaliere, Peter Frampton, etc... Had both of them as clients in the 90's when we lived in Nashville. Another one would be Jim Mazza. Spent 3 hours in his office talking Beatles and was blown away by how kind and open he was about his time with them that continues to this day (with Paul and Ringo). Dream Catcher is his studio (with Kenny Rogers). Got to see Edgar with the All Star band in Sarasota years ago. He was one of the highlights of the show. Thank you again for all the great work you do. God bless you my friend!
Frankenstein and Jessica are two of the best Blues/Rock instrumental's EVER ............ If I can hear them both on the same day and close together THAT makes my day. Edgar Winter and The Allman Brothers are pure artists ................... enjoy
I remember hearing both Free Ride and Frankenstein on the radio back in the day. Of course the latter was the single cut. Bought "They Only Come Out at Night" and hear the album cut of Frankenstein. Hanging Around was another great one from that record. Also when I saw Heart in '77 Rick Derringer opened for them.
A British band called the shadows had quite a few no1 hits in the uk that were lyricless. Hank marvin was the lead guitarist and he's known to be one of the greatest guitarists the UK has ever produced. Guy is a legend. I'm sure if there's any American that remembers that group, it will be you, Adam.😂👍
I like watching live performances of Hank doing the song Apache because it's a classic song, and every time, he looks like he's having the best day of his life, playing the guitar.
Well, Randy, I don't know about americans, but I know The Shadows and I'm very into their music. It's a instrumental rock style that I really like, like The Ventures and two Brazilian bands that followed their lead, The Jet Blacks, and The Jordans, who also recorded covers of Apache and others. Definitely I love that style.
I've heard of The Shadows, but the version of "Apache" that missed the #1 spot "by that much" was recorded by a Danish guitarist named Jorgen Ingmann. Now I want to hear that too!
Ran into him and his girlfriend at the Gayllyn. Theater, here in Beaumont, a few moons ago, like 40 ++. Can't recall what movie we saw, but will remember that day, and the boots he was wearing, forever. 66 now and still rocking to this tune! He's genuinely a great guy as you witnessed too.
Great interview! He looks so young and was really happy to talk about his music. I don’t know how you get to interview all of these cool musicians but keep ‘‘em coming!
There's a song by The Champs and there's just one word sung. It's also the title. Released in 1958. Tequila. Another fun karaoke song is Surfin' Bird by The Trashmen. Bird bird bird, bird is the word... I've done it flapping my arms like a chicken, great fun and EZ to sing. Whoever said it was foul......
One of your best interviews. What a happy, positive guy. Love this. No clue whatsoever about his personal life, but I’m gonna make a wild guess that he’s an awesome human. Just based on his persona here. Positive. Happy. Open. Love this guy. Wonderful interview.
Alright, Edgar is the picture of classic Rock ! This album ruled for a while on my stereo and even in the family car (Grand Prix) with a factory 8 track that sounded really good. I was a big fan of Edgar and Johnny was my guitar hero. There was so much great music coming every week, what a time. The whole Only Come Out at Night LP was solid front and back. Free Ride was a truly great drivin song. I was 13, had to drive my disabled Vet dad to My Gramps funeral next state over. The Grand Prix, 400, silver/black Free Ride Rockin. My Dad, not a rocker listened to that tape 5 hours and proclaimed it the best Rock he ever heard. Edgar also is personally one of the nicest, decent guys from the era. I suggest "Roadwork" too as that has been a staple for me about 50 years. Tobacco Road, USA, Still Alive and Well...Great stuff. My younger brother, grew up in the 80's on hair bands. He pointed out to me the vocal range Edgar has is very very rare, and he'd never heard better. So nice to see the Professor talking to the greats and asking great questions.
By today's standard sorta. I drove interstate at earlier ages, never an accident, in my life. At 13 I built 12-1500sq ft houses, complete, with very little help, they're still up. Different times.@@leechjim8023
dude i couldnt have done thst at 13 my dads 1977 grand prix had a dash cassette player 350 v6 had a killer stereo like 6 2 in the back all 4 doors velour seats i drove sometimes with dad on the highway for maybe an hour but i was 17 18 ew was one of the cassettes we had was big then
Classic rock jam that is timeless.. Everytime Frankenstein comes on the radio it is immediately turned up all the way.. What's so awesome is when the weather is nice and the windows are down the volume is way up that all the thumbs ups,peace signs and shakas people throw my way when jammin' to this amazing instrumental.. 🤙
Poll: What is your pick for the GREATEST INSTRUMENTAL song of the rock era?
Jessica. Allman Brothers
Rush - La Villa Strangiato
1.Edgar Winter Group- Frankenstein.
runner-ups: Cliffs Of Dover - Eric Johnson;
Joe Satriani -Satch Boogie;
Hot Sauce - Son Seals.
"Misirlou" by Dick Dale
I'll nominate ... "Outta Space" by Billy Preston.
I was a complete nerd growing up in the 70s, and inner city classmates were not kind to me. But one day our grade school teacher asked all the students in the class to bring in one 45 record each and we would take class time to play everyone's selection. So I brought in my absolute favorite 45 at the time... Frankenstein! The other kids all brought cool soul and R&B records (which I also liked) and when my turn came up there was a collective moan from the rest of the class, lots of rude comments and complaints, no body wanted to hear what the nerd brought to record day! The teacher silenced the class and played my record and it ended up being a smash hit with the rest of the class! They thought it was the coolest thing they had ever heard and it was the only record the other kids wanted to hear more than once! So thanks to Edgar Winter and band, I got to be the cool kid for a day!
True story.
Lol. That's a great story.
I've seen people through the years that the group turned on for no reason. Never understood it, always hated it.
Cool. I’ll bet you’re having the last laugh these days. What kind of music did you listen to later in life?
@@100hooker Last laugh? I don't know or even care about that, I harbor no ill feelings from that time in my life. It simply happened and is a part of my life story. In high school I got really into 80's rock, new wave and pop. After high school I went back to listening primarily to what is now considered classic rock. Then I went through a long phase of listening mostly to prog rock and classical. Nowadays, I listen to just about anything pre 90's rock, prog rock, pop, funk, rap, R&B and soul. On occasion I'll even throw some classic country, bluegrass and Jazz into the mix.
@@michaelkeefer4293 excellent! I really wasn’t going down the I’ll feelings path. I prefer that everyone lives the best life they can. I’m went down the 80s hair metal and hard rock / metal path and a little airplay grunge Ala Pearl Jam , Soundgarden and Alice In Chains etc. My hidden talent is,I can name any Classic Rock song in 3 seconds or less by hearing any part of the song. All the best to you.
I was the music nerd too who really liked Yes, Led Zeppelin, the Moody Blues, Deep Purple... But my favorite bands endured.
I first saw Edgar when he was a young fellow - playing an outdoor concert in Orlando FL - before Disneyworld was built. It was evening, and his band played Tobacco Road for a long time, ....then a white open jeep came roaring up on the right side of the audience, and a spotlight shone on it. Standing in the jeep was his elder brother Johnny (who I'd known and loved for years prior). Johnny had a white buckskin suit with tassles, and his white hair and a white strat, and the crowd went crazy. Then Johnny jumped on stage to front Edgar's band - and they played Johnny B. Goode for at least a half hour. It was fantastic.
I Was There Too!!❤
@@karens.strickland9634 Hi Karen. thanks for your response. It brightened up my morning.
At the tangerine bowl and tinker field. Now, sadly gone
Edgar has always had revere for Johnny’s talent..that not only makes him a cool guy but a fantastic brother.
I've written, recorded, and voiced live radio commercials. As a result, I have an understanding/appreciation of reading, timing, and nuances of delivering 'voiced content'.
So what, you ask? Well I'll tell ya. I'm just posting here to say how much I appreciate Adam's delivery in these videos. So 'authentic'. So relaxed and natural. So engaging. So many words! It takes some 'work' to pull off a 30 or 60 second spot. His 20 minute, free-flowing, interviews and analysis are just so easy to listen to. Thanks Adam!
A lot of words to say you like the video.
I had a Quad stereo and would bring the speakers in a tight circle and blast Frankenstein while sitting in the center then repeating it with all my friends.
What a great guy Edgar Winter is
What a positive and upbeat gentleman. That interview must have been an absolute blast! Another great episode.
It was so fun! Thanks for watching!
@@ProfessorofRockgreat video
And love the sponsor spot.
Thank you for featuring the company I work for in your videos.
Zenni Eyewear is amazing
That guy looked really good for his age, healthy and his hair looked like it could have been naturally like that.
Not to mention,a amazing musician,you don't have to like it ,to amit there was epic talent in this band
No, I’m pretty sure it was The Doobie Brothers.
What a great dude. I didn’t know he was so fun and easy going. What a great moment for you to get to interview him. Congratulations. You’re like a cross between Casey Kasem and Paul Harvey. Thanks
Both my kids love Edgar's song "Free Ride"--because, when they were 2 and 4 years old--I introduced the song to them, and they loved dancing around to that song! We all still love it today, and they are now in their 30's. It will always hold a special, joyful, "Dad memory" for me.
I can’t help but like Edgar. He’s one of these guys that smiles naturally, probably even in his sleep. It’s nice to get to know these guys, however briefly, one on one.
Albatross - Fleetwood Mac
Telstar - The Tornadoes
Take Five - Dave Brubeck Quartet
Sing Sing Sing - Benny Goodman (yeah I know that's earlier than rock, but it's gotta be one of the most exciting songs EVER)
I still cant believe all the legends you've met and documented this is amazing.
Thanks for watching! We'll keep 'em coming!
Edgar Winter Group was stacked with pure talent. Ronnie Montrose, Dan Hartman, Chuck Ruff, Rick Derringer and of course, Edgar too! ❤
Such a great band!
Don't forget that Johnny was never far away either.
I didn't know that. Rick went on to be Weird Al's band leader 🎸
@@mattjohn4731 You should search his history. He's done a ton of stuff with a ton of people. I promise you'll be surprised
Derringer was in Cyndi Laupers' band for a tour also!!
I saw Edgar Winter in 96 at the Buffalo Rose in downtown Golden Co., a small bar venue. It don't get any better than that.
Professor, you hit another homerun with this interview. Edgar Winter is such a wonderful human and has such a sweet beauty to him. I was able to see him back in the mid 70's and it was a fantastic show. Thanks again for bringing these musical giants onto your channel.
This is probably my favorite of the episodes you have produced! To hear the story in the words of Edgar of these two iconic songs is tremendous. I have been playing/singing both songs for years on stage and play sax on Frankenstein. Thank you for producing this the way that you did as the "accident" hook in the title is what grabbed my attention. Radio had such an influence over us for years and seeing a song go to number one on accident is great! My favorite quote from the interview with Edgar is in his advice to musicians to "play the music that you love, the music that you really feel in your heart, and the music that makes you happy." Brother Edgar is absolutely right!
The Winter brothers were such talented, yet down to earth dudes. They have my respect - RIP, Johnny. The Edgar Winter Group Band is a classic, blues-rock giant and were way ahead of their time. Great interview, Adam. Home run!
Frankenstein and Free Ride are two 70's classics. When i first heard Frakenstein back in the day, i was blown away. Love them both to this day. Real music it is.
Amen to that! Isn't Edgar a cool guy?
@@ProfessorofRock: For sure Adam, he is a cool dude. 👍
Indeed! Thanks for watching!@@Glenrsi
Both songs stand the test of time.
Define spiritual. When we were kids we didn't say, "That's such a spiritual song." We would roll down the windows and jam it so everyone within earshot could hear the music. Maybe we were 'evangelistic'. Not everyone appreciated the volume or the music, but we turned heads and had fun.
The king of the instrumentals " Herb Alpert" is one of my all time favs, I love instrumental songs
Frankenstein was really a first on a lot of levels. His work with the synth on it was unheard of. And Montrose guitar work for his age was stellar.
Somewhere between Frankenstein and The Zoo is where the core of my musical taste lies.
What a wonderfully kind and humble man Edgar Winter is. I could probably listen to him talk all day about his life and his experiences, and then tomorrow too! One of the greatest rock stars ever, right there!
First, saw him in Houston 1976, general admission, real close to the stage. What a trip! Saw his brother Johnny that year also. Sam Houston Coloseum. Thanks ProRo!
Frankenstein was the song that broke me out of Country music and into a lifetime of love of Rock and Roll. I was only 12 but by age 13 I couldn’t get enough of Edgar Winter, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Bachman Turner Overdrive.
I had the pleasure of seeing Johnny winter play with Muddy Waters at my father’s place in Roslyn New York in the early 1980s. I’m glad to see Edgar doing so well. What a nice fellow he is… it always made me sad when his brother passed away that they were separated on this earth, but seeing him so vital and joyful about life, reminds me that there really is No Death …. We are all together in love and music.❤🎉
Outstanding. I was fortunate enough to see Edgar Winter at My Father's Place in the 70's and Johnny Winter at the Calderone in Hempstead, also in the 70's. Both outstanding shows!
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Wow, the Calderone… I saw a great uncle Floyd show there.
Fascinating interview! I always assumed the title Frankenstein was due to the heavy, monstrous sound of the song. It's mind-blowing that it came from an off-the-cuff remark from a band member, based on the physical CREATION of the track from splicing a series of sessions.
So cool!
His description of editing it together puts the 'Pro Tools' in real perspective.
Yes, but nobody needs to be making 820 tracks for a 3 minute-plus pop song. Anybody convicted of a political crime should have been sentenced to MIXING IT!@@vcv6560
It sounds like a monster coming to get ya!
It was "a monster coming to get you"! A happy accident! I remember when it first came out and I thought " what the heck is this?"🤯
What a great interview. I love how these rockers from the golden age absolutely enjoy talking about their music.
This is what happens when inspiration hits. They just got together and just played an idea. Great thing in music history.
Hard to believe that was over 50 years ago! 😮 I was 15 and the song was all over the radio, one of those songs you had to crank whenever it came on. The part I loved the most was the "two drums" solos followed by the synth sound of a flying saucer landing🛸 and then it cranks back up into the main guitar jamming melody. Great interview Professor 👍🏻
I had the LP, wore it out
I loved driving fast in my father’s Country Squire station wagon blasting this song.
The Winter brothers were so very cool, and what a real joy to see Edgar in this interview. I'm 67 and can remember this music so vividly and the impact it had on me and my friends. Thank you Professor.
My uncle when I was 7, knew I loved Alice Cooper, Queen, T-Rex and Bowie - so he introduced me to this band! The album cover was the first thing I remembered! He played Frankenstein and I was hooked! Been a fan since then. YEARS later we would see Edgar at a gig and I thought he was a great kind gentleman! No attitudes and very much like you see here. Loved to talk music and shop with you! Thank you for this interview!
Thank You Edgar Winter!!
You made life So Much Better!!!
For the planet. For the Entire World!!
And Free ride is one of my favorite songs!!
_He’s not gonna read your message, sorry._
@@Terp311 You spelled your name wrong, it should be _Twerp!_ _Sorry!_
Outta Space-Billy Preston. Instrumental that got a lot of airplay with keyboards around the same time as Frankenstein
Frankenstein was massive, I was about 9 when this released, another (mostly) instrumental came out about the same time called Hocus Pocus by Focus. Frankenstein was epic! Rock was no better at age 9 and peaked within about 10 years. Thanks Adam!
We truly grew up in an awesome era of music! Almost taking it carelessly for granted. Who knew we would have the resource and many musicians still living to recount the inspiration for these solid classics. True art pieces that should be valued as precious as a Mona Lisa or David. A great debt of gratitude is owed you Professor ! By the way, very cool interview. I love his enthusiasm and joy as he talks about this thing so many years later!
I'm sure no modem artist will be able to do the same.
Well put brother
Edgar has talent just dripping from his pores. What a legend. He and his brother, Johnny contributed so much to rock n roll over the years. Add to the mix Rick Derringer and you have the gold triple. Love their music, and love this interview👍🎸🥁🇺🇸❤️
Been a long time fan of the Winter brothers...no competition between the two. Each owned their own lane. RIP Johnny Winter ...keep on rockin Edgar ❤
Both very talented!
Same with Stevie Ray Vaughn and his brother Jimmy. Not often do brothers do this well together and apart too. Sad to think that the way the music industry is now we will probably never see such as this again.
Edgar Winter is an absolute legend. Is a jaw dropping multi instrumentalist as well.
And that soulful voice He has!
And his band...Dan Hartman, Ronnie Montrose, Chuck Ruff, Rick Derringer. An all star lineup.
What a fantastic interview, Edgar is such a nice guy.
As well as his brother Johnny,
Who's one of the greatest guitars of all time.
I love instrumentals, and as a recording engineer I used to say that you know a song is great if you can mute the vocals and still love hearing it. The very first rock concert I ever went to was the Edgar Winter Group because I loved "Frankenstein" so much. Thank you for bringing us the story of it, because it made a killer song even better.
Grew up in the 60’s and 70’s with music educators as parents. NO music is as good as it was during these years.
I also grew up in that era & I agree wholeheartedly! My radio stays on the Classic Rock station! 😀💗💗💗💗
One of my favorite things about this channel is seeing if I can guess which song the Professor is talking about before he names it! (Today I succeeded.)
What a great album, also loved the gorgeous "Autumn" and the joyful "Alta Mira". Thanks for the interview, gents!
Thanks for listening
"Autumn" It is a devastatingly beautiful song..
I remember his jams from high school. I was proud to hear a Texan represented in rock music that was ahead of its time. That East Texas accent just knocks me out! Timeless classics. He and Johnny are/were amazing.
I had a chance meeting of Edgar Winter back in the 70's, he was a SUPER NICE GUY! Several years later I saw the Edgar Winter Band perform at a small venue club, Edgar and his band kicked butt!!! That was one of the best shows I have ever seen. GREAT VIDEO!!!!
I was a senior in high school when I heard Frankenstein on the radio. I was just blown away by the song. I didn't have a lot of money but I went and bought the tape. It is a fantastic song and the interview with Edgar was just as great. Edgar is a great musician and really upbeat thanks for bringing him to us. .
Great interview!
I never knew Edgar was so..."personable"!
I rermember seeing them perform Frankenstien on The Midnight Special when I was a kid, and was blown away.
Really enjoyed hearing how they came up with that music and put it together 👍👍
Midnight Special and Don Kirshners Rock Concert were must see TV.
He’s a kind man.
I've always loved this song! The song it reminds me of the most is "Hocus Pocus" by Focus. Both songs are incredible.
Edgar is pure genius. The amount of instraments he can play and many say noone could touch him on the Alto sax. There are some intramentals out there still but they don't get the attension they should. In the 1950s through the 1970s there were more. There probably very few who know who Herb Alpert is, much less Link Ray, Duane Eddy, The Shadows, Ventures, Surfaris, Booker T and the MGs and many others.
The whole album (They Only Come Out At Night) is incredible. And I’ve been a HUGE fan of his brother Johnny (RIP) since I was a kid in the 70s. Great interview Prof!
Great interview. What always amazed me about Frankenstein was its ability to make me imagine the scenes in the original movie of the monster coming to life .. sonically it meshed with the visual .. even more so with the live video version from back in the day.
Loved growing up in the 60s & 70s, and realizing ordinary day to day absorption of music we had was timeless.
I loved "Frankenstein" from the first time I heard it on the radio in the 1970's, it's one I'd crank the volume up when it came on. It's got everything, great guitar riff, synth riffs (when synths when new and very cool), saxophone, and a drum battle in the middle. Hmm, I gotta dig up a copy and listen NOW.
I would have never guessed the story behind the song name Frankenstein, I was way off base on how I thought it came about. Mr. Winter is so cool in an interview it's like you are just talking with one of your best buds. Talk about an underdog #1 hit, a 20 minute rock instrumental! I remember watching them perform it on Midnight Special and thinking they could never recreate all the different jams by every musician boy was I wrong,this band could flat out play and no wonder when you look at who was in that fantastic group. Great interview and episode professor!
Thanks My Name!
I am definitely going to listen to the 20 minute version.
yeh been watching some of those midnight specials everyone once in a while finally put out on youtube the ewd group full version a classic have to revisit sometime
@@marktait2371 check out Heart Crazy On You on the Midnight Special, Nancy's intro is astounding!
I heard that on the radio so many times when I was a teenager. It is great to see and hear Edgar Winter is healthy and so nice after all these years. I hope he has been able to live a good life on the earnings.
Love Edgar Winter! Thank you and congratulations for a great interview!
Great writer, singer and performer. Totally underrated talent. I'm so lucky to have grown up during the 70's and 80's when music was the most popular past time and still has the biggest library of hits to this day.
"Underrated"? Seems like a word younger people insist on misusing nowadays. What's up with that?
Underrated -- Overused.
The song captivated me from the first time that I heard it. So many different sections to it. Love passing the solos to different instruments, but none are long enough that they have time to become monotonous. They really struck a great balance there. I think that is part of why is became so popular in spite of having no vocals.
Glad to see Edgar is alive and well
Such a good dude!
The Keytar became an 80s band staple - thanks Edgar! Great interview Prof. 🤘
Rock on! Love the Keytar!
That’s true!
Frankenstein was one of my favorites in high school is still my favorite instrumental. What power, what creativity.
Another great interview... I never thought I would see an interview with Edgar Winter. That album cover is one of the best ever...Many thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Edgar seems eternally youthful and joyful - just a gem of a human being. And amazingly talented, yet humble. Awesome!
Edgar Winter is an elite in the rock music field, a multi-instrumentalist who is more than adept with the various instruments he plays. There are very few others...Mike Oldfield for example. Watch 'Tubular Bells' Live at the BBC 1973 to see how many musicians it took to replicate live what Oldfield played by himself on the album. Tom Scholz of Boston, heck, he *is* Boston. He played most of the instruments on nearly all of the tracks with Brad Delp (RIP) on vocals.
Good stuff! I would submit to you Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull fame. Saw him back in the day in Chicago- played seven different instruments in that show. 👍🎸🥁❤️
@@davemoyer505 Wow! I knew he played flute and guitar, but five other instruments!! What else does he play?
@@FarrellMcGovern you are correct. Why we saw Tull in ‘77, Ian played drums, piano, violin(I think- I am a tad hazy)and mandolin. Was a lost night, if you know what I mean. But he played a bunch of instruments during the concert. Very talented. Been to a lot of concerts. That was one of the best!👍🥁🎸❤️
Yeah, I've always loved Frankenstein ... such a fun rocker. Was good to see a video on this one today. :) Fun interview!
They only come out at night is one of the most memorable albums of my high school years.
Edgar Winter is a remarkable artist and his music has stood the test of time.
Love me some Free Ride.
👏👏👏👏 Adam!
Thanks Hugh!
That album title indicates something menacing and monstrous, and Frankenstein was the song that delivered..
I saw Edgar Winter in a wonderful outdoor concert in Clearwater, FL a few years ago, but the first time I saw the brothers perform was back when I was in elementary school in Beaumont, Texas. My sister and I just were kids tap dancing to "The Saints Go Marching In" in a talent show held a local high school, probably 1958. Among the contestants in that talent show were Edgar and Johnny Winters, probably junior high kids at that point. If my memory serves me right, they were playing rockabilly on ukuleles.
My introduction to Edgar was the "Roadwork" album. Loved it immediately! Saw him open for Humble Pie and Black Sabbath. Him and Johnny both were great. I took "They Only Come Out at Night" to school one day to listen to in art class. I went to the library and got kicked out because the librarian thought there was a naked chick on the cover!!😂😂😂 Those were the days!!
Thanks Professor!!
😎👍
Thanks for sharing!
That album cover did get some suspicious stares I bet.
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Yeah, I still tell that story today!! I even tried to make her look at it close enough to see the sideburns, but she was old and wasn't having it!!🤣🤣🤣👍
@@Dave-lq2le Haha, cranky people be like that!
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Yes they are!!🤣
Mr. Edgar Winter...From Beaumont, Texas....About 100 miles east of where I'm sitting watching this video! Lol
I saw Edgar a few years ago with my brother in law when they toured with Deep Purple and Alice Cooper. Getting a broader section of each bands repertoire and learning that Edgar Winter was WAAAY more than Free ride and Frankenstein.
Where at?
Great interview! I bought the 8 track and had left it in the deck in the front room. My dad, who was more into Lynn Anderson and Charlie Pride, loved putting on headphones and reclining in HIS chair and listening. Frankenstein was cued up. He was blown away by the stereophonic mix. Synth and drums playing left and right. And suddenly, I had to get another copy for my car. 😊 thanks Edgar, rip Dad
Love this song. It came on the radio recently while I was driving with my son, and I turned it up. He gave me a look, and I went on to explain it was 18 minutes of musical madness and bliss, but these days the radio cuts it down to about 4 minutes. Synth solo, sax solo, dueling drum solos… and yeah, with headphones on, it’s spatial madness.
Great interview!!..I never knew how "Frankenstein" got it's name until now....Jeff Beck was quite fond of instrumentals. "Freeway Jam" , "Beck's Bolero" & many others..He did a great version of "Sleepwalk" by Santo & Johnny too.
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THANK YOU for interviewing Edgar Winter. Frankenstein is one of my favourites! I love the story of how it got its title, & how it accidentally became a hit. IMO, instrumental songs are underappreciated, but I would also argue that the human voice is technically an instrument...
Great interview. Edgar is truly a very nice guy, and one of the most talented musicians to ever grace our planet.
"Free Ride" is my favorite rock song of all time. I love hearing its backstory from the man himself, the great Edgar Winter. Another fantastic interview, Prof!
I’ve watched a lot of interviews of rock musicians, but no one compares to Edgar Winter. Such a legend
I was stationed in Germany and lived for a short time in the barracks. The guy in the next room was playing "Got a new dance called the PeeWee Herman" over and over. About the 5 time I decided to que up Frankenstein.
Now my system was a Pioneer turntable, Akia Reel to reel into a Phase Linear D-500 amp and a set of Bose 901's and a set of Sanui SP2500's. 550 watts with NO distortion. My room was 12 by 14 foot so it was LOUD.
Bubba did not play his song again that day.
Wow! Just, WOW! I was a high school teenager when his songs were going on the radio. I can really recall hearing Free Ride several times while wiping tables and mopping floors at a hamburger joint I worked at after school and on Saturdays. I was always fascinated by Edgar Winter and the band and now to experience him in your interview, in the personal, was fantastic. Thank you! You made my day!
Wow! What a great interview. Man you have the greatest job in the world. All these wonderful rockers you have interviewed. Thank you for your wonderful channel. Just wondering if you've ever interviewed Felix Cavaliere, Peter Frampton, etc... Had both of them as clients in the 90's when we lived in Nashville. Another one would be Jim Mazza. Spent 3 hours in his office talking Beatles and was blown away by how kind and open he was about his time with them that continues to this day (with Paul and Ringo). Dream Catcher is his studio (with Kenny Rogers).
Got to see Edgar with the All Star band in Sarasota years ago. He was one of the highlights of the show.
Thank you again for all the great work you do. God bless you my friend!
You can seek out The Professor's Peter Frampton interview posts; I think there were three videos using parts of it!
He 's still so excited about the music and you can tell he was impressed by you, keep up the good work.
Love your “Revelations” stories! Awesome interview Professor! They were such a talented brother duo! Crazy funky song, love it! So cool!🤘🔥
Thanks for listening Brent!
DUDE!....you got EDGAR WINTER, PROFESSOR.... we're not worthy.....love love Love Professor of Rock.
I'm so jealous that you get to interview all these legends...great channel
Frankenstein and Jessica are two of the best Blues/Rock instrumental's EVER ............ If I can hear them both on the same day and close together THAT makes my day.
Edgar Winter and The Allman Brothers are pure artists ................... enjoy
I remember hearing both Free Ride and Frankenstein on the radio back in the day. Of course the latter was the single cut. Bought "They Only Come Out at Night" and hear the album cut of Frankenstein. Hanging Around was another great one from that record.
Also when I saw Heart in '77 Rick Derringer opened for them.
Great album
a real musician... a a truly great one, and good god, what a song...
A British band called the shadows had quite a few no1 hits in the uk that were lyricless.
Hank marvin was the lead guitarist and he's known to be one of the greatest guitarists the UK has ever produced. Guy is a legend.
I'm sure if there's any American that remembers that group, it will be you, Adam.😂👍
I like watching live performances of Hank doing the song Apache because it's a classic song, and every time, he looks like he's having the best day of his life, playing the guitar.
Well, Randy, I don't know about americans, but I know The Shadows and I'm very into their music. It's a instrumental rock style that I really like, like The Ventures and two Brazilian bands that followed their lead, The Jet Blacks, and The Jordans, who also recorded covers of Apache and others. Definitely I love that style.
I've heard of The Shadows, but the version of "Apache" that missed the #1 spot "by that much" was recorded by a Danish guitarist named Jorgen Ingmann. Now I want to hear that too!
Is this the same band Cliff Richard was a part of?
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 yeah, that's right.👍
Ran into him and his girlfriend at the Gayllyn. Theater, here in Beaumont, a few moons ago, like 40 ++. Can't recall what movie we saw, but will remember that day, and the boots he was wearing, forever. 66 now and still rocking to this tune! He's genuinely a great guy as you witnessed too.
An older one, Green Onions by Booker T & MGs is very good.
I wish it was longer.
Great interview! He looks so young and was really happy to talk about his music. I don’t know how you get to interview all of these cool musicians but keep ‘‘em coming!
I karaoke Frankenstein every chance I get. Nail it every time! 😉
I was once told I had the perfect singing voice for lead vocals on Frankenstein. I never passed up on the oportunity, either. 8-)
@@waynej1883 I’m even better acapella. 🤣
@@SaabAholic 😁
There's a song by The Champs and there's just one word sung. It's also the title. Released in 1958. Tequila.
Another fun karaoke song is Surfin' Bird by The Trashmen. Bird bird bird, bird is the word... I've done it flapping my arms like a chicken, great fun and EZ to sing. Whoever said it was foul......
@@tomcusack884 Good ones!
What a delightful man! A true living legend. Thank you for the interview.
This jam never gets old 🎯 Listen through headphones sometime 🎧 Haha I had to edit because of course the Professor brought this up a few minutes later.
Tobacco Road is my go to with the headphones!
@@elizabethpiccolo5534 I love Dave Roth's cover of that song.
One of your best interviews. What a happy, positive guy. Love this. No clue whatsoever about his personal life, but I’m gonna make a wild guess that he’s an awesome human. Just based on his persona here. Positive. Happy. Open. Love this guy. Wonderful interview.
Alright, Edgar is the picture of classic Rock ! This album ruled for a while on my stereo and even in the family car (Grand Prix) with a factory 8 track that sounded really good. I was a big fan of Edgar and Johnny was my guitar hero. There was so much great music coming every week, what a time. The whole Only Come Out at Night LP was solid front and back. Free Ride was a truly great drivin song. I was 13, had to drive my disabled Vet dad to My Gramps funeral next state over. The Grand Prix, 400, silver/black Free Ride Rockin. My Dad, not a rocker listened to that tape 5 hours and proclaimed it the best Rock he ever heard. Edgar also is personally one of the nicest, decent guys from the era. I suggest "Roadwork" too as that has been a staple for me about 50 years. Tobacco Road, USA, Still Alive and Well...Great stuff. My younger brother, grew up in the 80's on hair bands. He pointed out to me the vocal range Edgar has is very very rare, and he'd never heard better. So nice to see the Professor talking to the greats and asking great questions.
Driving a long road trip at 13!!? CRAAAYYYZZEEE😮
By today's standard sorta. I drove interstate at earlier ages, never an accident, in my life. At 13 I built 12-1500sq ft houses, complete, with very little help, they're still up. Different times.@@leechjim8023
dude i couldnt have done thst at 13 my dads 1977 grand prix had a dash cassette player 350 v6 had a killer stereo like 6 2 in the back all 4 doors velour seats i drove sometimes with dad on the highway for maybe an hour but i was 17 18 ew was one of the cassettes we had was big then
Wonderful to hear Edgar Winter speak about his music!!!❤❤❤
Rush YYZ is my favorite instrumental.
I love the way they bash it out in Morse code at the beginning… -.- - / -.- -/ - -.. / over and over.
Classic rock jam that is timeless.. Everytime Frankenstein comes on the radio it is immediately turned up all the way.. What's so awesome is when the weather is nice and the windows are down the volume is way up that all the thumbs ups,peace signs and shakas people throw my way when jammin' to this amazing instrumental.. 🤙
Don't miss their live version on Midnight Special. I highly recommend that whole 17 DVD set (1973-1980).
I have it!
@@ProfessorofRock Is it just me, or were nearly all the songs remarkably similar to the studio versions? Was that Burt Sugarman?
@@ProfessorofRock Is it a coincidence that Midnight Special ended just months before Mtv began (in 1981)?
What an awesome song! I remember when it came out and I absolutely loved it. Thanks Edgar Winter.