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Edgar Holland Winter (born December 28, 1946) is an American rock and blues musician. He is known for being a multi-instrumentalist — keyboardist, guitarist, saxophonist and percussionist — as well as a singer. His success peaked in the 1970s with his band, The Edgar Winter Group, and their popular songs "Frankenstein" and "Free Ride".
Winter was born to John Winter II and Edwina Winter on December 28, 1946, in Beaumont, Texas. Both he and his older brother Johnny were born with albinism, and both were required to take special education classes in high school. Winter states, "In school I had a lot of friends. I wore a lot of white shirts to, like, blend in I guess. No one really gave me a hard time about being albino or taking special education classes. Then again, I wasn't really popular."
By the time Edgar Winter left his hometown of Beaumont, Texas in the 1960s, he was already a proficient musician.
Winter's music encompasses many different genres, including rock, jazz, blues, and pop. From his critically acclaimed 1970 debut release, Entrance, he has demonstrated his unique style and ability to cross the genre lines and do the unexpected. His early recording of "Tobacco Road" propelled him into the national spotlight. Edgar followed Entrance with two hit albums backed by his group White Trash, a group originally composed of musicians from Texas and Louisiana. White Trash enjoyed huge success, both with the 1971 release of the studio album, Edgar Winter's White Trash, and with 1972's follow-up live gold album, Roadwork.
Music video by Edgar Winter performing Free Ride (Live). (C) 2006 CenterStaging Musical Productions, Inc., All Rights Reserved
Music video by Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter performing Tobacco Road (Live).
Edgar Winter : Vocals, Keyboards, Saxophone Doug Rappoport: Guitar Mark Meadows : Bass Antonio Pia : Drums
Music video by Edgar Winter, The Edgar Winter Group performing Frankenstein (audio). (C) 1972 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment http://vevo.ly/FiCzTP
I always found this to be an incredibly inspirational song. Hope you enjoy it too. Content owner: Sony Music Entertainment Type: Audio content You know I've heard it said there's beauty in distortion. By some people who've withdrawn to find their heads Now they say that there is humor in misfortune You know I wonder if they'll laugh when I am dead Why am I fighting to live if I 'm just living to fight? Why am I trying to see when there ain't nothing in sight? Why am I trying to give when no one gives me a try? Why am I dying to live if I'm just living to die? Hey, you know some people say that values are subjective, But they're just speaking words that someone else has said. And so they live and fight and kill with no objective. Sometimes it's hard to tell the livin...
Edgar Winter : Keyboards, Saxophone, Drums Doug Rappoport: Guitar Mark Meadows : Bass Antonio Pia : Drums
Museumsplatz Bonn, Germany May 12, 2007 Edgar Winter : vocals, keyboards, sax, percussion Doug Rappoport : guitar, backing vocals Mark Meadows : bass, backing vocals Antonio Pia : drums TRACKS: - Keep Playing That Rock & Roll 00:23 - Love Lite 05:06 - Free Ride 12:23 - Frankenstein 17:05 - Medley: Tobacco Road / Shout 29:31 - INTERVIEW 46:23
Edgar Winter performing on Cue the Music early 1990's.
Edgar Winter - Full Concert Recorded Live: 12/16/1981 - Capitol Theatre (Passaic, NJ) More Edgar Winter at Music Vault: http://www.musicvault.com Subscribe to Music Vault: http://goo.gl/DUzpUF Setlist: 0:00:00 - Dying To Live 0:04:55 - Keep Playin' That Rock 'N Roll 0:09:28 - Tobacco Road 0:21:56 - Frankenstein
1. Bill Graham Intro 2. Where Would I Be (Without You) 3. Let's Get It On 4. Tobacco Road 5. Turn On Your Love Light
1. Tobacco Road 2. Nu'orlins 3. Rock n' Roll Boogie Woogie Blues Edgar Winter - vocals, keyboards, sax, percussion Ronnie Montrose - guitar, vocals Dan Hartman - bass, vocals Chuck Ruff - drums
I'm going to be putting up a few clips from a double bill show with Edgar Winter and his band opening up for his brother Johnny! The show was recorded at Hammerjack's in Baltimore, MD on December 19th, 1992. Since he came on first, we'll start with the Edgar Winter clips. Did I mention the the legendary Carmine Appice is playing drums for Edgar on this show??? This track is Tobacco Road with a little bit of Shout thrown in for some flavor! Be sure to check out the other clips from this show as well. This video is being posted for your educational and entertainment purposes by The Rev. Bob Archives. If you like what you see, please give it a thumbs up and tell your friends! Always be excellent to each other and enjoy the show! Thanks for watching! Be sure to support live music in your t...
Keep Playin' That Rock 'n Roll, Free Ride, They Only Come Out At Night, Tobacco Road Edgar Winter (vocals, keyboards, saxophone), Doug Rappoport (guitar), KoKo Powel (bass), Jason Carpenter (drums)
PROFILES host Mickey Burns interviews musical legend Edgar Winter in this 10 minute episode teaser. A child prodigy who achieved international success early on, Edgar has found an audience in every major entertainment medium- music, film and television. A prolific writer, Winter's music encompasses many different genres, including rock, jazz, blues, and pop. In the early 70's, Edgar formed the "Edgar Winter Group." The legendary band created such hits as the number one single "Frankenstein," and the ever popular "Free Ride." A musical innovator, Edgar was the first artist to feature a synthesizer as the main instrument in a song. Over the past couple of decades, Edgar Winter songs have been featured in the soundtracks of over 25 feature films. He has produced two Grammy winning albums, a...
http://www.vintagerock.com - Vintage Rock's Junkman talks with Edgar Winter on the Rock Legends Cruise III, February 22, 2015. Captured and edited by Tom Riehl - Unriehl Productions (http://www.unriehlproductions.com).
Rick Derringer and Edgar Winter Interview in Japan. Visit http://www.rickderringer.com for official songs and merchandise.
An exclusive series of Living Legends Music interviews with Edgar Winter. Part 1 of 7. Recorded on July 2nd, 2008 at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL. Edgar Winter's official website: http://www.edgarwinter.com/ Living Legends Music online: http://www.livinglegendsmusic.com
Branscombe Richmond interviews classic rock superstar and inventer the stand-up keyboard, Edgar Winter. 10/30/10 Hosted by Branscombe Richmond. Video Production by DreamTyme Films. Filmed by Frank w Pulaski III and Gavin Wicke. Edited by Frank w Pulaski III. Sound by Scott. http://www.youtube.com/dreamtymefilms
this video was up already but the video and audio were a little out of sync so i edited it best i could. maybe im a bit OCD =/ hope the original poster doesn't mind. ANYWAY, love this video!! what a band!!!!!!! enjoy
Live From Dennis' House - Interview with Edgar Winter - we discuss Frankenstein, Music, Woodstock, Johnny Winter, his life, love and 37 year marriage.
In 1976 Johnny & Edgar Winter talk about the early years of their career and the debut of the 1976 album Together.
Thomas Grooms interviews Edgar Winter for the Grooveyard at the Rams Head on Stage in Annapolis, MD on October 3, 2016.
The Edgar Winter Group: They Only Come Out At Night - Album 1972 Frankenstein [[Guitar Cover]] Guitar: SE PRS Model: Orianthi Panagaris Amplificador Line 6 Spider II
A very special sequence by my good friend Gary Rogers. Demonstration of the possible sound quality which can be achieved using my free SF2 SoundFont called: "Timbres of Heaven" and a free Software System Synthesizer. MIDI sequence by: Gary Rogers of MidKar Software used: Custom "Timbres of Heaven" SoundFont, largely based on the ever popular "Arachno" SoundFont by Maxime Abbey. My own special extended patches used. "Timbres of Heaven" SoundFont is available for free here: http://midkar.com/soundfonts/ For the latest beta release: https://www.dropbox.com/s/szny3yzfk0jgfn6/Timbres%20Of%20Heaven%20GM_GS_XG_SFX%20V%203.3%20Beta%205.7z?dl=0 SF2 creation tool: "SynthFont Viena" by Kenneth Rundt. http://www.synthfont.com/Downloads.html Synth Engine: BASSMIDI System Synth by Kode54 and MudLord...
Edgar Winter ~ Jazzin' The Blues All copyrights go to their respective owners No copyrights infringement intended
Oct. 15, 2016 at The Ice Haus in Murray, Utah. My mates would probably prefer I didn't post this video, as it contains a few hiccups -- not the usual polish & precision associated with a BONE jam, but considering this was only the fourth or so time the foursome had attempted this classic rock instrumental, (without ANY rehearsals -- only LIVE on stage) I think it came off pretty well! Besides, our next gig is not until early November and Halloween 2016 will have come and gone. Happy Halloween from BONE!
6th song of Liberty Rock Radio 97.8 Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City
i was born in a trunk
mama died and my daddy got drunk
let me hear two dying crows
in the middle of tobacco road
grew up in a rusty shack
all i owned was hanging on my back
only lord knows how i loved tobacco road
but it's hard, hard the only life i've ever known
but the lord knows how i loved
tobacco road
gonna leave, get a job
with the help of the treesome god
save my money, get rich enough
bring it back to tobacco road
bring dynamite and a crane
blow it up and start all over again
build a town be proud to show
give the name tobacco road
cause it's hard, hard the only life i've ever known
i despise you cause you're filthy
but i love you cause you're home
solo
bring dynamite and a crane
blow it up start all over again
build a town be proud to know
this place called tobacco road
cause it's hard, hard the only life i've ever known
but the lord knows how i love