Johnny Winter's 1984 release "Guitar Slinger" found the blues-rock icon returning to his hard-driving roots on the Alligator Records label. The album features a powerful band and showcases Winter's signature guitar prowess.
- "Guitar Slinger" was produced by Johnny Winter and Bruce Iglauer, the founder of Alligator Records.
- The album was recorded attee Sound Studios in Miami, Florida.
- The album was reissued on CD in 1988 and again in 2007 with bonus tracks.
Johnny Winter was a Texas blues guitarist and singer known for his searing slide guitar and high-energy performances. In 1984, he was a seasoned blues-rock veteran, having already released a string of acclaimed albums since the late 1960s.
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