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Who was the drummer for Edgar Winter Group?

"Chuck" Ruff III (May 25, 1951 – Oc) was an American rock drummer well known for his work with Edgar Winter on the popular instrumental "Frankenstein".

Who played bass for the Edgar Winter Group?

35 years later, Edgar Winter would include both "Frankenstein" and "Free Ride" in his setlist at the Museumsplatz in Bonn, Germany on along with opener "Keep Playing That Rock & Roll." The Edgar Winter Group - consisting of Winter, guitarist Doug Rappoport, bassist Mark Meadows and drummer Antonio Pia -

Thereof, are johnny and edgar winter related?

Johnny Winter's brother, multi-instrumentalist Edgar, will pay tribute to his sibling, who died at age 70 last week, on his upcoming tour. In a statement, Edgar expressed admiration for Johnny and remorse for his passing.

Who played guitar on Edgar Winter's Frankenstein?

Rick Derringer

The group performed the song, with Rick Derringer on guitar, on The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1973. The song was actually performed three years previously when Edgar was playing with his older brother Johnny Winter at the Royal Albert Hall in 1970.

People also ask was sammy hagar in the edgar winter group?

Winter had lost ace guitarist Ronnie Montrose (who departed after the Night record and Winter's '72/73 world tour, to start his own group with an unknown singer named Sammy Hagar). Knowing he had some big shoes to fill, Winter recruited Rick Derringer, former guitarist and leader of the '60s pop band, The McCoys.

Who plays drums on the song Frankenstein?

Chuck Ruff

Chuck Ruff, drummer on Edgar Winter's instrumental hit "Frankenstein," passed away in San Francisco, California, this October 14 after a long illness. He was sixty years old. Ruff was born in Reno, Nevada, on May 25, 1951.

Did Rick Derringer play with Edgar Winter?

Guitarist/producer Rick Derringer played with Edgar Winter's White Trash in 1971-72; he was also a member of The Edgar Winter Group in 1974-75. But Derringer had enjoyed a taste of musical success long before he crossed paths with Edgar Winter.

Where are the Winter brothers from?

The Winters Brothers Band are southern rockers hailing from Nolensville, Tennesee and should not be confused with Edgar and Johnny Winter. Led by Donnie Winters and Dennis Winters, sons of Don Winters.

In respect to this, how good is prince on guitar?

But in years since Prince's position in the rock pantheon has remained unstable. On Rolling Stone's list, he ranked 33^rd, five spots beneath Johnny Ramone, a guitarist widely beloved for not being very good. Any list like this is stupid, but this is really, really stupid.

In respect to this, what did jimi hendrix think of johnny winter?

It has been said in a quote (that apparently has been used in association with several artists) that when Jimi Hendrix was asked "What does it feel like to be the greatest guitar player in the world" he said "I don't know why don't you ask Johnny Winter?"

By Lizzie