Bill Gibbons, Joe Perry , Eric Clapton AND MORE ON WINTER ALBUM
Joe Perry, Billy Gibbons, Leslie West, Eric Clapton and Joe Bonamassa lead a list of guests who'll appear on blues icon Johnny Winter's upcoming album Step Back.
The 13-track work is set for launch on September 2 via Megaforce Records. Winter – who originally planned to call the work Roots II as it continued a theme from his 2011 release – describes it as "aggressive vintage blues."
Aerosmith's Perry, who appears on Lightnin' Hopkins cover Mojo Hand, says: "If it weren't for Johnny Winter I'd have never picked up the guitar."
ZZ Top's Gibbons, who plays on Where Can You Be, adds: "I never had the opportunity to jam with Johnny in the 60s and 70s. I was content to remain in awe and admiration."
Winter reports: "Step Back is to bring it to the people of today who haven't listened to the old music. It's better than anything they'll hear today. If there's good people, other good musicians, people enjoy it. I just love it."
Tracklist
Unchain My Heart
Can't Hold Out (Talk To Me Baby) – featuring Ben Harper
Don't Want No Woman – featuring Eric Clapton
Killing Floor – featuring Paul Nelson
Who Do You Love
Okie Dokie Stomp – featuring Brian Setzer
Where Can You Be – featuring Billy Gibbons
Sweet Sixteen – featuring Joe Bonamassa
Death Letter10. My Babe – featuring Jason Ricci
Long Tall Sally – featuring Leslie West
Mojo Hand – featuring Joe Perry
Blue Monday – featuring Dr John
