![]() ![]() ![]() On each date of the tour, the Edgar Winter Band, Vanilla Fudge, Rare Earth member Peter Rivera and Savoy Brown’s Kim Simmonds intend to play songs that fans associate with Johnny, Vintage Vinyl News reports. The Lion in Johnny Winter: A Tribute to the Guitar IconĪccordingly, Edgar has reprogrammed his upcoming Rock ‘n’ Blues Fest tour to serve as a tribute to Johnny. I will do my best to carry on in honor of his memory and the Winter name.” “But more than all that, he’s my brother – in family, in music, in life and beyond. “Johnny has always been, is now and will forever remain my greatest musical hero of all time,” he continued. “I know his body is departing this physical realm, but his presence, his music, and his spirit are undiminished, and alive as ever in my heart. “My wife, Monique, and I are shocked at the suddenness of Johnny’s passing, especially since I was so looking forward with such joy and anticipation to seeing him again and playing together,” Edgar wrote on Facebook. In a statement, Edgar expressed admiration for Johnny and remorse for his passing. Johnny Winter’s brother, multi-instrumentalist Edgar, will pay tribute to his sibling, who died at age 70 last week, on his upcoming tour. ![]()
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