Rock 'N' Roll Blues Fest at bergenPAC to Serve as Johnny Winter Tribute, 8/8

The music world lost a legend last week with the passing of Johnny Winter (70), 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 at Bergen Performing Arts Center will now be a tribute in his honor featuring his brother Edgar Winter along with Vanilla Fudge, Peter Rivera (formerly of Rare Earth) and Savoy Brown's Kim Simmonds on Friday, August 8th 2014 at 8PM. Tickets for this Johnny Winter tribute show can be purchased at www.Ticketmaster.com or at the Box Office at 201.227.1030.

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.

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