The EDGAR WINTER Band
3-20-2015 (Sawtelle Room)
In late 1972 Edgar Winter brought together Dan Hartman, Ronnie Montrose and Chuck Ruff to form The Edgar Winter Group, the legendary band that created the number one "Frankenstein" and the ever popular "Free Ride." Frankenstein revolutionized rock and roll and opened up a whole new world of possibilities with experimentation and sound. In 1973 he released "They Only Come Out at Night" which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 200 and stayed on the charts for an impressive 80 weeks. It was certified gold in April 1973 and double platinum in November 1986.
Edgar later released "Shock Treatment," featuring guitarist Rick Derringer in place of Ronnie Montrose. Later albums included "Jasmine Nightdreams," "The Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer," a live album, "Together Live With Johnny Winter," "Recycled," a reunion with White Trash, "Standing On Rock," "Mission Earth," "Live In Japan," "Not A Kid Anymore," "The Real Deal," and "Winter Blues." His music can be heard in no fewer than fifteen film and television projects, including Netherworld, Air America, My Cousin Vinny, Encino Man, Son In Law, What's Love Got to do With It, Wayne's World 2, Starkid, Wag the Dog, Knockabout Guys, Duets, Radio, The Simpsons, Queer as Folk, and Tupac Resurrection.
But even right out of the gate Edgar was a child prodigy. His early recording of "Tobacco Road" is a powerful, emotionally devastating masterpiece that propelled him into the national spotlight. He followed that with two hit albums backed by his group White Trash, and the 1971 release of, "Edgar Winter's White Trash" and the follow-up live gold album, "Roadwork."
With now over 20 albums and numerous collaborative efforts to his credit, Edgar Winter has not been satisfied to ride the wave of popular music stardom. His live shows consistently receive rave reviews and his live performances continue to thrill audiences, always remaining on the cutting edge of music and style.
In late 1972 Edgar Winter brought together Dan Hartman, Ronnie Montrose and Chuck Ruff to form The Edgar Winter Group, the legendary band that created the number one "Frankenstein" and the ever popular "Free Ride." Frankenstein revolutionized rock and roll and opened up a whole new world of possibilities with experimentation and sound. In 1973 he released "They Only Come Out at Night" which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 200 and stayed on the charts for an impressive 80 weeks. It was certified gold in April 1973 and double platinum in November 1986.
Edgar later released "Shock Treatment," featuring guitarist Rick Derringer in place of Ronnie Montrose. Later albums included "Jasmine Nightdreams," "The Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer," a live album, "Together Live With Johnny Winter," "Recycled," a reunion with White Trash, "Standing On Rock," "Mission Earth," "Live In Japan," "Not A Kid Anymore," "The Real Deal," and "Winter Blues." His music can be heard in no fewer than fifteen film and television projects, including Netherworld, Air America, My Cousin Vinny, Encino Man, Son In Law, What's Love Got to do With It, Wayne's World 2, Starkid, Wag the Dog, Knockabout Guys, Duets, Radio, The Simpsons, Queer as Folk, and Tupac Resurrection.
But even right out of the gate Edgar was a child prodigy. His early recording of "Tobacco Road" is a powerful, emotionally devastating masterpiece that propelled him into the national spotlight. He followed that with two hit albums backed by his group White Trash, and the 1971 release of, "Edgar Winter's White Trash" and the follow-up live gold album, "Roadwork."
With now over 20 albums and numerous collaborative efforts to his credit, Edgar Winter has not been satisfied to ride the wave of popular music stardom. His live shows consistently receive rave reviews and his live performances continue to thrill audiences, always remaining on the cutting edge of music and style.