Rock multi-instrumentalist Edgar Winter is getting ready to release a new album and conquer the UK!

Edgar is the younger brother of the late Johnny Winter, and wrote and performed with Johnny on many occasions, including the legendary 1972 hit ‘Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo’. Edgar has most recently performed in the 11^th incarnation of Ringo Starr’s All Star Band alongside long-time collaborator Rick Derringer.

Edgar has had a prolific career himself, both with White Trash and as the Edgar Winter Group, producing late 70’s No. 1 hit ‘Frankenstein‘, which showcased his epic capabilities as a keyboardist, vocalist, percussionist and saxophonist.

‘Rebel Road’ is Winter’s 10^th solo album and features 11 new tracks. The inspiration for the concept came from playing biker shows, such as the Easy Rider tour and Jay Leno’s Love Ride. The free spirited nature of biker life is a fitting metaphor for his musical approach, having been on the cutting edge of Rock, Blues, Jazz and Pop for decades.

Edgar was able to call upon an all-star cast throughout the recording process. Guns N’ Roses’ icon Slash features on the title track with lead and solo guitar work. One of Country music’s biggest stars Clint Black plays a mean harmonica for ‘The Power Of Positive Drinkin’’ and ‘On The Horns Of A Dilemma’. Edgar’s late brother Johnny Winter lays down guitars on ‘Rockin’ The Blues’, an experience which was special for Edgar, “I closed my eyes and it took me back to when we were kids”.

The song ‘Peace and Love’ is dedicated to Edgar’s former band mate Ringo Starr, who he played keyboards with in Ringo’s All-Starr Band. Touring with this project influenced and developed his musical outlook profoundly. ‘The Closer I Get’ is dedicated to his other biggest influence, his wife Monique Winter.

Edgar Winter has had a varied and interesting career. Having been a proficient multi-instrumentalist before even leaving his parents’ home in the 1960s, he released his debut album ‘Entrance’ in 1970. He had a number one hit with ‘Frankenstein’ in 1973. His music has been used on numerous films and TV shows including The Simpsons, Tropic Thunder and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. An Eminem produced rework of his song ‘Dying to Live’ was used in Tupac: Resurrection, showing the broad reach of his influence.

“I have to thank Edgar Winter [for] the record that changed my life.” – Dave Grohl

“Former child prodigy and ‘Free Ride’ genius” – New York City Theatre

“Music Legend” – Consequence of Sound

Tracklisting:

1. “Rebel Road” (w/ Slash) – 4:12
2. “Eye on You” – 3:49
3. “The Power of Positive Drinkin” (w/ Clint Black)– 3:47
4. “Freedom” – 3:57
5. “Rockin’ the Blues” (w/ Johnny Winter) – 5:01
6. “The Closer I Get” – 4:39
7. “I’d Do it Again” – 4:31
8. “Texas Tornado” – 4:50
9. “Peace and Love” – 4:47
10. “On the Horns of a Dilemma” (w/ Clint Black) – 3:13
11. “Oh No No” – 3:40

European Tour Dates:

Sun 15 Nov 2015	Sweden	Stockholm, Medis	Tickster
Mon 16 Nov 2015	Sweden	Gothenburg, Sticky Fingers	Biljettforum
Wed 18 Nov 2015	Denmark	Copenhagen, Amager Bio	Billetnet
Fri 20 Nov 2015	Netherlands	Amsterdam, North Sea Jazz Club	Northseajazzclub
Sun 22 Nov 2015	Germany	Hamburg, Markthalle	Adticket
Mon 23 Nov 2015	Germany	Mannheim, Capitol	Adticket
Wed 25 Nov 2015	Germany	Munich, Freiheitz	Adticket
Thu 26 Nov 2015	Germany	Bonn, Harmonie	Adticket
Sat 28 Nov 2015	Belgium	Viviers, Spirit of 66	Spiritof66
Sun 29 Nov 2015	France	Paris, New Morning	Veryshow
Tue 1 Dec 2015	UK	London, Koko	Livenation

 

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