Winter, Johnny

Winter's third for Alligator features fan favorites like "Mojo Boogie," "Evil On My Mind" and "Shake Your Moneymaker." On three tracks, Johnny reunites with the rhythm section from his first three albums, drummer Uncle John "Red" Turner and bassist Tommy Shannon (later in Stevie Ray Vaughan's Double Trouble). Two more feature special guest Mac "Dr. John" Rebennack on piano. "Unparalelled fired-up energy, immaculate choice of material...marvelous...gutsy, churning blues"--BLUES & RHYTHM

"Slashing, flamboyant Texas blues-rock guitar" - NEW YORK TIMES "Strongest album of Winter's career" - CHICAGO SUN-TIMES Originally released in 1984, this Grammy-nominated album marked Winter's return to his blues roots, sparking a career renaissance that lasted the rest of his life. Cut with the cream of Chicago bluesmen, it features fan favorites like "Don't Take Advantage Of Me," "Trick Bag" and "Boot Hill."