Few guitarists’ fingers move faster than Johnny Winter’s. But however blistering his leads, they never sacrifice their deep, bluesy feeling. Winter retains that balance even as he approaches a daunting birthday. On Feb. 23, he’ll turn 70. “Better old than dead,” he says with a laugh. The milestone won’t go unmarked. Leading up to the big day, Winter will begin ...
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Smiths’ guitar ace Johnny Marr is back with CD and tour
Jon Shard Johnny Marr is touring after the release of his album ‘The Messenger.’ He’s one of the world’s most employable guitarists, as well as one of our most distinct songwriters. But because Johnny Marr has spent most of the 26 years since the breakup of his beloved band the Smiths contributing to projects rather than dominating them, some have ...
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