He was a talented blues and slide guitar player, starting in the 1960s and continuing into the 21st century. In 1969, Johnny Winter was a star on the national stage. The hope was that he would surpass Jimi Hendrix in the recording industry. Although that never happened, Winter managed to overcome the expectations of his early admirers and become a respected, well-respected blues musician with a strong sense for tradition. John Dawson Winter III was born in Beaumont, Texas on February 23, 1944. His brother Edgar Winter was also born there on December 28, 1946. Both were albinos. Johnny Winter learned to play guitar and Edgar Winter picked up the keyboards and saxophone. They were soon playing professionally and recording singles for local record labels. They were both members of Johnny
