He is a highly skilled blues musician and singer, best known for his performances with his brother Johnny and his unhinged boogie-rock outfit. He’s been known to stray from the blues, but he is still a blues musician, as a saxophonist keyboardist and composer. Edgar Winter was born in Beaumont, Texas, and is the younger brother to Johnny Winter, a guitarist and ukulele player. He has always been a pioneer in synthesizing the music, blues, and jazz melodies that he hears. His fan base might not have been as strong if he had made an effort to remain in the blues-rock mold, like his brother Johnny. He is a musician who has never been afraid of stepping into other musical areas, sometimes within the same album as his debut, Entrance (1970 Columbia Records). Edgar Winter, second son of John Winter and Edwina Winter was born in Beaumont, Texas, December 28, 1946. Much of the credit for Edgar’s and Johnny’s musical awareness can be credited to their parents who were a constant source and encouragement throughout their musical careers. Their father sang in a barbershop quartet and in their church choir. He also played the saxophone with a jazz band. Edgar and Johnny, three years older than each other, started performing as teenagers, playing at local watering holes such as Tom’s Fish Camp. Their early R
