EVERETT — Edgar Winter is perhaps best known for his early recording of “Tobacco Road,” a powerful, emotional masterpiece that propelled him into the national spotlight.
If the audience is lucky, the fans might hear the classic when Winter performs Nov. 7 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Tickets are $25 to $40. Call 425-258-6766.
By the time Winter left his hometown of Beaumont, Texas, in the 1960s, he was proficient in rock, jazz, blues and pop. From his critically acclaimed 1970 debut release, “Entrance,” he went on to make two hit albums backed by his group White Trash.
In late 1972 Edgar brought together Dan Hartman, Ronnie Montrose and Chuck Ruff (and later Rick Derringer) to form The Edgar Winter Group, the legendary band that created such hits as “Frankenstein”and “Free Ride.” Winter invented the keyboard body strap early in his career, an innovation that allowed him to move around on stage during his performances and one of the first to feature a synthesizer as the main instrument.
With more than 20 albums and numerous collaborative efforts to his credit, Winter has composed for numerous film and TV shows, has made frequent TV appearances, and appeared in the film “Netherworld.”
His musical credits include “Netherworld,” “Air America,” “My Cousin Vinny,” “Encino Man,” “Son In Law,” “What’s Love Got to do With It,” “Wayne’s World 2,” “Starkid,” “Wag the Dog,” “Knockabout Guys,” “Duets,” “Radio,” “The Simpsons,” “Queer as Folk,” and “Tupac Resurrection.”
Edgar’s CD/DVD “Live At The Galaxy” was recorded live at the Galaxy Theatre for Classic Pictures in 2003. It features the songs “Keep Playing That Rock and Roll,” “Turn On Your Love Light,” “Free Ride,” “Texas,” “Show Your Love,” “New Orleans,” “Frankenstein” and “Tobacco Road.”
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