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Edgar's mother Edwina Holland Winter was instrumental in exposing her sons to music at an early age. Hear Edgar tell the amazing story of his first experience with music on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Edgar's father John Dawson Winter Jr sang in a Barber Shop quartet, and played the Alto Sax. He was also a VMI graduate, a colonel in the Army, and a World War II veteran. Hear about Edgar's "hero" on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Edgar's father taught his sons to play ukuleles at an early age. Hear Edgar talk about his growth as a musician on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Johnny and the Jammers was one of the first bands that Edgar played in. This cover article of the band is from a Beaumont publication dated 1960. Members of the band are (L to R)  Dan Polson, Johnny Winter, Melvin Carpenter, Edgar Winter, and Willard Chamberlan. Hear  Edgar talk about the bands he played in on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

In the early 1960s, Edgar and Johnny met B. B. King at a club named The Raven in Beaumont. In this picture (L to R) are Bobby Reeder, Johnny Winter, B. B. King, Edgar Winter, and Nederland HS graduate Isaac Payton Sweat. Hear Edgar Winter talk about his musical influences on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

In the late 60's, breakthrough artist Johnny called Edgar and invited Edgar to join his trio in New York. The trio included Johnny, drummer Uncle John "Red" Turner (a Port Neches-Groves HS graduate), and bassist Tommy Shannon. In August 1969, the group played at Woodstock, an event Edgar says, "...changed my life!" Hear Edgar Winter talk about playing with his brother, and playing at Woodstock, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

In 1970, Edgar set about creating his own band, and he recruited the best musicians he could find to be part of it. Called White Trash, band members included (L to R) Mike McLellan, Jerry LaCroix, Randy Hobbs, Rick Derringer, Jon Smith, Edgar Winter, Tilly Lawrence, and Bobby Ramirez. Hear Edgar Winter talk about  White Trash on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

White Trash's live album Roadwork was certified gold in 1974. Hear why Edgar said White Trash, "...was the rawest, most soulful, funkiest, white rhythm and blues band in the history of rock 'n roll!" Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

In 1972, Edgar formed The Edgar Winter Group. Their album They Only Come Out at Night went double platinum and stayed on the charts for 80 weeks. Hear Edgar Winter talk about the creation of the album's two classic singles--Frankenstein and Free Ride--right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (L to R) Dan Hartman, Ronnie Montrose, Edgar Winter, Chuck Ruff)

Port Neches-Groves HS grad Jerry LaCroix sang vocals and played sax for White Trash. Hear why Edgar Winter  calls Jerry, "...the most soulful white singer I ever heard..." on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Edgar Winter has been touring with Ringo Starr for the past several years. Hear Edgar talk about Ringo, and his admiration for The Beatles, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Z Z Topp's Billy Gibbons is a guest guitarist on Edgar Winter's  album Brother Johnny. Hear Edgar Winter talk about his latest album on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Edgar and his wife Monique have been married for 43 years, and they have a romantic relationship. Hear Edgar talk about Monique--the love of his life--right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!  

Edgar Winter has what he refers to as "a spiritual connection" with his wife Monique. They renew their vows to each other every year. Hear Edgar talk about his love for Monique and what she means to him on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Edgar Winter and his brother Johnny are members of the Music Hall of Fame at the Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur, TX. Hear Edgar talk about his life in music on Down Trails of Victory podcast!