Texas Blues Legend Johnny Winter Confirms Documentary Filming throughout 2012 with ‘Lemmy’ Filmmaker Greg Olliver
The definitive Johnny Winter documentary is finally in production! Filmmaker Greg Olliver, whose credits include co-directing and producing the critically acclaimed documentary ‘Lemmy’, will be shadowing the storied bluesman worldwide throughout 2012, with a theatrical release planned for 2013.
“Still one of the world’s premiere electric guitarists” (New Yorker), Johnny Winter continues to perform over 120 shows / year worldwide and was recently a guest on Letterman, profiled on NPR, and named one of Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Guitarists of All Time. On his latest album ‘Roots’ (Megaforce), a tribute to his blues heroes, Winter “shows yet again that wailing the blues effectively demands sizzling focus and a wagonload of knowledge” (Wall Street Journal).
“I grew up in Texas listening to the blues, so making a film with Johnny is a dream come true for me,” says Olliver. “And since there aren’t many blues icons left out there, I feel very honored to be working with him. His is a story that needs to be told!”
A torchbearer for the blues, Johnny revived the careers of Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker by producing their Grammy-winning comeback albums. His friend John Lennon wrote “Rock and Roll People” in his honor, and he’s performed at Woodstock and in bands with Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Johnny’s record deal with Columbia Records in the late 60s is considered the largest of its time.
Greg Olliver’s film ‘Lemmy’ has earned Gold status in the United States, UK and Germany, and aired on VH1 and in theaters across the US.
The Johnny Winter documentary will be filmed throughout 2012 and produced by Olliver’s company, Secret Weapon Films, with a completion goal and theatrical release planned for 2013.
“Dust My Broom” on Letterman
Johnny on NPR
Johnny Winter to Perform on Letterman January 12th Marking the Iconic Bluesman’s First National TV Appearance in 30 Years
2012 US Tour Dates Announced in Support of ‘Roots’
NYC: January 10 & 24 @ BB King’s
“One of rock’s most influential blues revivalists…Winter’s guitar shimmers with confident energy throughout…All of the tracks on ‘Roots’ are Saturday night foot-stompers that conjure up the glassy clinks of long necks and ding-dings of barroom pinball machines. Winter shows yet again that wailing the blues effectively demands sizzling focus and a wagonload of knowledge.” – Wall Street Journal
On Thursday, January 12tt, Johnny Winter and his band will appear on the Late Show with David Letterman, marking his first national television appearance since Saturday Night Live nearly 30 years ago.
“For me, blues is a necessity,” says Winter, “one of the world’s premiere electric guitarists” (New Yorker) recently featured Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Guitarists of All Time. Johnny will be on the road throughout 2012 in support of his critically acclaimed new album ‘Roots’ (Megaforce), a tribute to his blues heroes.
Johnny Winter on NPR Weekend Edition:
Johnny Winter Tour Dates:
Jan 10 – New York, NY / BB King’s
Jan 14 – Albany, NY / Empire State Plaza
Jan 15 – Morgantown, WV / Mountain Stage
Jan 20 – New Haven, CT / Toad’s Place
Jan 21 – Plymouth, NH / Flying Monkey
Jan 24 – New York, NY / BB King’s
Jan 27 – Shirley, MA / Bull Run
Jan 28 – South Burlington, VT / Higher Ground
Feb 2 – Dallas, TX / Granada Theater
Feb 3 – Houston, TX / Warehouse Live
Feb 12 – Piedmont, NY / Turning Point
Feb 23 – March 18 / Europe
March 31 – Woodstock, NY / Bearsville Theater
April 7 – Londonderry, NH / Tupelo Music Hall
April 14 – Baton Rouge, LA / Baton Rouge Blues Festival
May 15 – Napa, CA / Napa Valley Opera House
May 19 – Dana Point, CA / Doheny Blues Festival
May 29 – Japan
June 10 – Hughesville, PA / Billtown Blues Festival
June 20 – Carrboro, NC / The Arts Cener
June 21 – Virginia Beach, VA / Jewish Mother
June 22 – Alexandria, VA / Birchmere
June 23 – Colonial Beach, VA / High Tides
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