album · February 25, 2014
True to the Blues: The Johnny Winter Story
Columbia/LegacySee this day
bluesrhythm and blues
A career-spanning compilation drawing from Winter's extensive Columbia Records catalog, "True to the Blues" offers a definitive look at his signature blues-rock sound.
- The album was released on February 25, 2014, by Columbia/Legacy.
- It features tracks spanning his time with Columbia Records, from his 1969 debut to recordings from the early 1970s.
- The compilation was released shortly before Winter's death in July 2014, serving as a retrospective of his blues roots.
Johnny Winter was a Texas-born blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter renowned for his blistering guitar solos and his ability to straddle rock and blues. He rose to fame in the late 1960s, becoming one of the genre's most electrifying performers. This 2014 compilation arrived late in his career, after a prolonged absence from recording due to health issues.
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