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Edgar Winter: Winter Blues

by Ed Kopp
November 1, 1999

For those of us who came of age in the pre-disco ‘70s, Edgar Winter’s “Frankenstein" and “Free Ride" still ignite fond memories. People born after the classic-rock era will recognize Winter as the exceedingly white dude who plays George Hamilton’s unlikely twin brother in that goofy Miller Lite TV ad. Though Winter released two underhyped albums earlier this decade, Winter Blues is his first major-label release in years. Winter has never strayed far from the blues, so it’s no surprise ...