Edgar Winter Band and More Set for ROCK 'N' BLUES FEST - A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY WINTER at the King Center, 8/13

"ROCK 'N' BLUES FEST - A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY WINTER" will feature the Edgar Winter Band, Vanilla Fudge, Peter Rivera, formerly of Rare Earth, and Savoy Brown's Kim Simmonds, in tribute to the late, great, legendary blues guitarist on Wednesday, August 13th at 8 pm. Tickets starting at $43 (inclusive of ticketing fees).

The music world lost a legend last week with the passing of Johnny Winter, one of the best Blues guitarists the world has ever known.

What was originally slated as Rock'n'Blues Fest to be headlined by Johnny Winter will now be a tribute in his honor featuring brother Edgar, Vanilla Fudge, Peter Rivera (formerly of Rare Earth) and Savoy Brown's Kim Simmonds.

Edgar Winter and his wife, Monique, express their sentiments as follows:

"My wife, Monique, and I are shocked at the suddenness of Johnny's passing, especially since I was so looking forward with such joy and anticipation to seeing him again and playing together. I know his body is departing this physical realm, but his presence, his music, and his spirit are undiminished, and alive as ever in my heart. Johnny has always been, is now, and will forever remain my greatest musical hero of all time. But more than all that, he's my brother - in family, in music, in life and beyond. I will do my best to carry on in honor of his memory and the Winter name.

Blessings, Peace & Love,

- Edgar and Monique"

"Rock'n'Blues Fest - A Tribute to Johnny Winter" will mark the third annual version of the tour with a show that will feature separate performances by all of the artists who will be performing their greatest hits interspersed by a selection of Johnny Winter songs.

All of the artists appearing on this newly announced tribute are looking forward to sharing some of Johnny Winter's memorable music with fans. To read more about Johnny Winter's recent passing, please see the following links.

Tickets may be purchased by visiting kingcenter.com or by calling the King Center Ticket Office at 321.242.2219. Tickets also available at www.brevardmusicgroup.com or 321-783-9004. King Center summer ticket office hours are Mon - Fri, Noon - 4 pm.

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