Winter's 2011 album "Roots" saw the blues-rock legend revisit some of his formative influences, backed by his family members. This collection of covers and originals marked a return to the blues that first inspired him.
- The album was produced by Johnny Winter and engineered by his brother Edgar Winter. It features guest appearances from Johnny's nephews, Uncle John Turner on bass, and Jeremy Rickman on drums. The album reached number 4 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart.
- Johnny Winter stated that the album was inspired by his desire to record the songs that made him want to pick up a guitar in the first place. He chose songs by artists such as Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and Chuck Berry.
- The album was released on Megaforce Records and received positive reviews from critics, who praised Winter's enduring guitar skills and the album's authentic blues sound. It was his first studio album in a number of years.
Johnny Winter was an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known for his high-energy live performances and his distinctive guitar playing. He was a significant figure in the blues-rock scene of the late 1960s and 1970s, influencing many subsequent guitarists.
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