Johnny Winter
Birth Name:
John Dawson Winter III
Birth Date:
February 23, 1944
Birth Place:
Beaumont, Texas
Death Date:
July 16, 2014
Place of Death:
Bülach, Switzerland
Age:
70
Cause of Death:
Emphysema combined with pneumonia
Cemetery Name:
Union Cemetery
Claim to Fame:
Music
When it comes to the world of blues and rock 'n' roll, few names command as much respect and admiration as Johnny Winter. A true guitar virtuoso and a master of his craft, Winter's influence on the genre is immeasurable. John Dawson Winter III was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas. He burst onto the world blues scene in the 1960s, dazzling crowds with his fast licks while his trademark long, white hair flew about from under his cowboy hat. He and his brother Edgar — both born with albinism — were both renowned musicians. From the opening notes of "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo", his blues-infused rock anthem, to the soulful wails of "Still Alive and Well" and the electrifying riffs of "Mean Mistreater", each song showcases Winter's unparalleled skill as a guitarist and his ability to seamlessly blend blues, rock, and boogie-woogie into a sound uniquely his own. Rolling Stone magazine listed him as the No. 63 best guitar player of all time in 2015. He released more than two dozen albums and was nominated for several Grammy Awards, winning his first one posthumously in 2015 for Best Blues Album for “Step Back.” Johnny Winter, who played at Woodstock in 1969, was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 1988.
Fun Fact
While Johnny and his wife’s grave can be found at Easton Cemetery, they once lived locally at 36 Tranquility Drive in Easton, Connecticut (be polite – this is still a private residence).
Famous ghost hunters and demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren consider Easton Cemetery the most haunted location in the state.
Cemetery Information:
Final Resting Place:
Union Cemetery
Junction of Route 59 and Route 136
Easton, Connecticut, 06612
United States
North America
Map:
Union Cemetery in Easton, Connecticut
Grave Location:
Winter Family Plot, Lot 193Grave Location Description
Union Cemetery only has one “road” that goes through it. And by road I mean tire tracks in the lawn. Legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter is buried right along the road.
Grave Location GPS
41.2723277231350, -73.29726842782Photos:
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FAQ's
Johnny Winter was born on February 23, 1944.
Johnny Winter was born in Beaumont, Texas.
Johnny Winter died on July 16, 2014.
Johnny Winter died in Bülach, Switzerland.
Johnny Winter was 70.
The cause of death was Emphysema combined with pneumonia.
Johnny Winter's grave is in Union Cemetery
Read More About Johnny Winter:
- Published Obituary
- Wikipedia Entry
- Johnny Winter: 50 Years of Peace & Music
- Johnny Winter: The Blues Rock Legend Too Many Still Overlook
- Judge Orders Managers for Late Johnny Winter to Pay $226,000 in Damages in Lawsuit Alleging Theft
- Johnny Winter in 2002: A Blues Legend's Unwavering Passion at 58
- How Union Cemetery got its reputation as a 'haunted' graveyard
- Haunted History: Connecticut's Union Cemetery
Videos Featuring Johnny Winter:
Johnny Winter Documentary - The Albino Bluesman Who Outpaced The Devil
Johnny Winter - Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo (Live)
Johnny Winter - Be Careful With A Fool
Stevie Ray Vaughan Talks Johnny Winter
The White Lady of Union Cemetery – America’s Most Haunted Ghost
The Most Haunted Cemetery In Connecticut. Union Cemetery in Easton
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