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Jimi Hendrix was also a master of the bass guitar – he once jammed with Johnny Winter using an upside-down Fender Jazz Bass

By Matt Owen published 22 November 22

The elusive performance took place at The Scene nightclub in New York, and saw the two guitar icons share the stage for an unconventional display of Hendrix's playing powers

Johnny Winter peforms at the DTE Energy Center on August 30, 2012 in Clarkston, Michigan

"I love playing the blues, now more than I ever have before": Johnny Winter reveals how he paid tribute to his favorite blues greats on Roots in 2011 GW interview

By Andy Aledort published 23 February 22

In this classic chat, the late guitar legend touches on the songs that led him to the blues, his experience working with Muddy Waters and his indestructible Music Man 4x12 amp

Joe Bonamassa's slide playing takes center stage on Edgar Winter’s new Johnny Winter tribute track, Mean Town Blues

By Matt Owen published 18 February 22

The cover of Johnny Winter's classic is lifted from an upcoming tribute album, due April 15, which features Joe Walsh, Billy Gibbons, Steve Lukather and more

Harness the attitude of Johnny Winter with this lesson in his swaggering blues style

By Phil Short published 27 January 22

You'll need a little fire in your belly to replicate Winter’s style, so dig in hard to these blues workouts

Edgar Winter recruits Joe Bonamassa, Joe Walsh, Billy Gibbons, Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather, Derek Trucks, Keb' Mo' and more for Johnny Winter tribute album

By Jackson Maxwell published 7 January 22

Set for release in April, Brother Johnny will also feature David Grissom, Taylor Hawkins, Warren Haynes, Doyle Bramhall II, Phil X and Bobby Rush

Gibson's new Johnny Winter 1964 Firebird V

Gibson pays tribute to Johnny Winter with new Custom Shop 1964 Firebird V model

By Jackson Maxwell published 9 December 21

From the faded Firebird logo on the pickguard to the missing reflector on the rhythm tone knob, the guitar is a meticulous, aged replica of one of the late blues legend's most beloved guitars

10 of the best slide guitar songs

By Damian Fanelli published 27 July 20

From Derek Trucks to Elmore James, these slide tracks are essential listening

Essential Guitar Licks: Bending Up a Storm with Johnny Winter

By Guitar World Staff published 25 April 19

Pick up this handy lick in the style of the late Johnny Winter.

Five Essential Blues Licks from Jimi Hendrix, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Johnny Winter

By Guitar World Staff published 25 April 19

Regardless of what style music you play, it will do your ears and your chops good to go through each of these licks.

10 legendary shows from the Capitol Theatre

By Tom Gilbert published 4 September 18

We celebrate Port Chester, N.Y.'s iconic theater with 10 unforgettable concerts from the venue's storied career.

Johnny Winter Lesson: Slide Riffing in Open A Tuning

By Johnny Winter published 23 February 18

Mastering the Wild Style of Guitar Legend Johnny Winter, Part 1

By Andy Aledort published 18 December 17

On July 16, 2014, the world lost one of the greatest and most influential guitarists ever: Johnny Winter.

New Jimi Hendrix Studio Album, 'Both Sides of the Sky,' Coming This March

By Jackson Maxwell published 7 December 17

Historic Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, Prince, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan Guitars Up for Auction December 2

By Guitar World Staff published 27 November 17

Johnny Winter’s Gibson Firebirds and Lazer Guitars Head to the Auction Block

By Christopher Scapelliti published 30 September 16

Several Johnny Winter guitars will be among the more than 400 rarities from the guitarist’s collection that head to Guernsey’s auction block September 30 and October 1.

Dean Zelinsky Guitars Announces Johnny Winter Signature Model

By Guitar World Staff published 4 May 16

Dean Zelinsky Guitars’ president, Dean Zelinsky, has announcedthe release of the Johnny Winter Signature Guitar.

Slide Guitar: Get the Most Out of Open E Tuning

By Andy Aledort published 20 April 16

Slide guitar is one of the most nuanced and expressive techniques available to guitarists for the performance of melodic lines and solos.

Watch Johnny Winter's Electrified “Murdering Blues" from 'Down & Dirty' Doc

By Damian Fanelli published 4 March 16

Below, GuitarWorld.com presents an exclusive clip from the new Johnny Winter documentary, Johnny Winter: Down & Dirty.

Johnny Winter Talks Gibson Firebirds, Muddy Waters and "Highway 61 Revisited"

By Brad Tolinski published 23 February 16

He’s an albino blues guitarist who’s jammed with Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is …

Watch the Trailer for 'Down & Dirty' Johnny Winter Documentary

By Guitar World Staff published 17 December 15