Remembering Johnny Winter Friday, July 18, 2014 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter, seen here performing in Valencia in 2008, has died at age 70.Diego Tuson / AFP / Getty Images Iconic blues musician Johnny Winter died this week. In his lifetime he played alongside the greatest of musicians--from Muddy Waters to Jimi Hendrix to Willie Dixin to Janis Joplin to Steve Ray Vaughan to Eric Clapton--the list is dazzlingly endless. In 2012, Winter performed in Sacramento and talked with Beth Ruyak about his new album “Roots.” We’re re-airing that interview in honor of Winter’s musical legacy. LINKS: Blues Guitarist Johnny Winter Dies At 70
