His venture for the MCA-distributed Voyager label, "The Winter of '88" was an attempt at crossing over with a more contemporary flavored product. Johnny Winter was definitely back on track as a no-frills hard rocking bluesman with his Grammy Nominated Charisma/Point Blank debut "Let Me In". Co-produced by Dick Shurman, the respected bluesologist who previously had a hand in Winter's three fine Alligator albums, "Let Me In" highlights the Texas guitar slinger at what be does best - burning shuffles, screaming slow blues, rocking raw abandon and vocals charged with passion. The opening track, "Illustrated Man," was written especially with Johnny in mind by Nashville tunesmith, Fred James and his wife Mary Ann Brandon. Basically a catalog of all the many tattoos emblazoned on Winter's skin, the song also featured Johnny's scorching signature licks on his headless Lazer guitar (designed by Austin Luthier, Mark Erlewine). The follow-up was 1992's "Hey Where's Your Brother?" (Named after perhaps the most frequently asked question Johnny has heard). It too displayed Johnny Winter at the top of his form, melding the best of the... << PREV | NEXT >>