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Edgar Winter is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and record producer recognized for his genre-blending musical approach and innovation in instrument performance.
Collaborated on several projects, including the album 'The Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer' and 'Edgar Winter & Rick Derringer: Live in Japan'. Rick Derringer also played guitar on the band's album 'Shock Treatment'. Edgar Winter expressed deep admiration for Derringer's musical contributions.
The Edgar Winter Band toured as the opening act for Deep Purple and Alice Cooper for 19 cities across America as part of 'The Long Goodbye Tour' in August and early September 2017.
Edgar Winter played saxophone on Meat Loaf's song "All Revved Up with No Place to Go."
Edgar Winter played saxophone on Dan Hartman's solo hit "Instant Replay." Dan Hartman was also a member of The Edgar Winter Group.
Edgar Winter played saxophone on Tina Turner's "Simply the Best" and appeared in its music video.
Edgar Winter played on David Lee Roth's remake of "Just a Gigolo" and was formerly a member of David Lee Roth's band.
Edgar Winter produced, arranged, and performed on the 1986 album "Mission Earth," with lyrics and music written by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. Winter described Hubbard's technical insight into the recording process as "outstanding."
Edgar Winter played with Ringo Starr in the ninth (2006), tenth (2008), eleventh (2010-2011) and fifteenth (2022-) iterations of his All-Starr Band.
Edgar Winter was featured on the song "Champ" by Portugal. The Man, contributing vocals, synthesizer, and saxophone. His song "Dying to Live" was integrated into "Champ."
Edgar Winter's Grammy-winning album "Brother Johnny" was released on Quarto Valley Records. Bruce Quarto, the label owner, was instrumental in the project.
Gregg Bissonette, an acclaimed drummer, played on nearly every song of Edgar Winter's album "Brother Johnny."
Edgar Winter was born Edgar Holland Winter on December 28, 1946, in Beaumont, Texas. He and his older brother, Johnny Winter, were both born with albinism. From an early age, Winter exhibited musical aptitude, mastering multiple instruments and developing skills in music reading and writing. His professional career began in 1969, and his 1970 debut album, “Entrance,” was critically acclaimed for its unique fusion of rock, jazz, blues, and pop. This exploratory style and multi-instrumental prowess established his early career trajectory.
Winter achieved significant commercial success in the 1970s. Following “Entrance,” he formed Edgar Winter’s White Trash, releasing a self-titled album in 1971 that reached number 111 on the charts, and the live album “Roadwork” in 1972, which achieved gold status. In late 1972, he formed The Edgar Winter Group with Dan Hartman, Ronnie Montrose, and Chuck Ruff. This band produced the number one hit “Frankenstein” and “Free Ride,” both from their 1972 album, “They Only Come Out at Night.” This album peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 200, staying on the charts for 80 weeks, and was certified double platinum by November 1986. Winter continued to innovate by inventing the keyboard body strap, allowing him greater mobility during his high-energy performances. His career expanded into session work for various artists and appearances in television and film.
Throughout his career, Winter released numerous albums including “Shock Treatment” (1974), “Jasmine Nightdreams” (1975), and “Rebel Road” (2008). He has collaborated with a wide range of musicians and bands, including Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, and Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band, with whom he toured in 2006, 2008, 2010–2011, and 2022. In 2023, he received a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album for “Brother Johnny.” His music has been featured in major national television and radio campaigns, as well as in films and television shows such as “Dazed and Confused” and “The Simpsons.” He performed a solo piano version of “Dying to Live” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and his work was sampled by Eminem for Tupac Shakur’s “Runnin’ (Dying to Live),” which charted at number 5 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles Sales chart and contributed to a number 1 soundtrack.
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