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In Memoriam 2014

December 29, 2014 • NPR Music remembers musicians — singers, songwriters, instrumentalists — and other visionaries we lost in 2014. Explore and celebrate their musical legacies.

In Memoriam 2014

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Johnny Winter, 'Death Letter'

October 23, 2014 • See the last studio performance and recording Johnny Winter made. The video, for the song "Death Letter," offers a intimate glimpse into the late blues guitarist's life and love of music.

Blues Guitarist Johnny Winter Dies At 70

Legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter, seen here performing in Valencia in 2008, has died at age 70. Diego Tuson/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Blues Guitarist Johnny Winter Dies At 70

July 17, 2014 • Texas blues legend Johnny Winter has died, ending a long and expansive career that included working alongside bluesman Muddy Waters and playing at the Woodstock festival.

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Johnny Winter On Mountain Stage

April 18, 2012 • One of the most respected guitarists alive performs songs that mix electric blues into hard rock.

Johnny Winter On Mountain Stage

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Johnny Winter: A Blues Legend's Texas 'Roots'

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Johnny Winter: A Blues Legend's Texas 'Roots'

September 30, 2011 • Winter's Gulf Coast hometown wasn't big on the blues, but that didn't stop him from getting interested — especially once he met his idol B.B. King at a local club.

Johnny Winter: A Blues Legend's Texas 'Roots'

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