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Johnny Winter is the self-titled major-label debut album by Texas guitarist and singer Johnny Winter, released by Columbia Records in 1969. Its performances combine electric blues, blues rock, and interpretations of material associated with earlier blues musicians. The recording helped introduce Winter to a national audience and features bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Uncle John Turner among its supporting musicians.
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When was Johnny Winter's self-titled debut album released?
The album was released by Columbia Records in 1969, officially launching Winter's major-label career. The recording happened just months after his highly celebrated performance at the Woodstock festival.
What musical style is featured on Johnny Winter's self-titled album?
The record features a high-energy combination of electric blues and blues rock, heavily highlighting Winter's rapid-fire slide guitar work. It primarily consists of intense interpretations of classic material originally associated with earlier blues pioneers like Robert Johnson.
Who played in Johnny Winter's band during the recording of this album?
The recording sessions featured his working band at the time, which notably included Tommy Shannon on bass and Uncle John Turner on drums. Shannon and Turner would later go on to achieve massive fame as the rhythm section for Stevie Ray Vaughan's band, Double Trouble.
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