Metal Injection — "I was so impressed by his sincerity, positive energy, and pure enthusiasm." The post Listen: TAYLOR HAWKINS Did Lead Vocals On This Newly-Released JOHNNY WINTER Cover appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Stereogum — One thing about Taylor Hawkins: That guy loved rock ‘n’ roll. The Foo Fighters drummer died suddenly last month at the age of 50, and in the wake of his passing, one of the videos that immediately circulated was a clip of Hawkins singing Queen... more info

Guardian Music — The 1970s brought about the idea that rock was important – and needed a canon of greatest albums to match. But in a digital age, is definitive musical excellence a ridiculous notion?Rock’s flight into seriousness in the 1970s had many i... more info

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L.A. Times - Entertainment — With his imposing height and flowing white hair, Texas blues guitarist Johnny Winter cut an intimidating figure as he roamed the stage. The guitarist died at age 70 on Wednesday in Zurich, Switzerland, during a European tour, a passing that confirms ... more info

Popdose — Once again, Popdose is saddened to report on the passing of another music legend:  guitarist, singer and music producer Johnny.. more info

Stereogum — As USA Today reports, blues-rock guitar legend Johnny Winter died yesterday in a Zurich hotel room, where he and his band were touring. No cause of death has been revealed. Winter was 70. Winter had quite a life. Both he and his younger brother Edgar... more info

Time — Texan was one of Rolling Stone's top 100 guitarists ever more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Johnny Winter at BB King's in 2011 (more by Greg Cristman) Texas blues rock guitarist/singer Johnny Winter passed away yesterday (7/16) in a hotel in Switzerland. He was 70 years old. A press release states, "his wife, family and bandmates... more info

Reuters — ZURICH (Reuters) - Johnny Winter, an American blues rock guitarist, vocalist and band leader best known for his virtuoso slide-guitar solos and raspy  vocals, was found dead in a hotel room outside Zurich, Swiss police said on Thursday. He was 70. ... more info