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Are Johnny and Edgar Winter Twins?

Johnny Winter (left) and Edgar Winter in 2012. 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.

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.

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".

Moreover, 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?"

Does Edgar Winter still perform?

Edgar was a child prodigy and achieved international stardom at a very young age, he has a good following of fans and it's amazing to see he is still touring.

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Rick Derringer/Music groups

Subsequently, who played guitar in the edgar winter group?

Edgar Winter/Music groups

Regarding this, 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.

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.

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.

By Choong Tacopino