July 28, 2013

Johnny Winter - Still Alive and Well (1973)

From generic blues rocker to R&B mod rocker, Johnny Winter was obviously influenced by the Stones. He did two Stones covers, "Silver Train" and "Let It Bleed", here and his own "All Tore Down" and "Ain't Nothing to Me" are as good. With his and Rick Derringer's blazing guitars, he added spice to the Stones-style of 70s rock and created his own distinctive sound. B

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