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MYSPACE Yep, it's a official! Johnny has his own MySpace page now too... Click here >> to check it out! Johnny Winter inducted into the Fargo-Moorhead Convention Bureau's "Celebrity Walk of Fame" in Fargo, North Dakota. Hand and foot prints of celebrities from movies, music, politics and literature like Neil Diamond, The Moody Blues, Trisha Yearwood, Dr. Ruth, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and George W. Bush are displayed in cement outside the Visitors famous walk way. Johnny signs endorsement deal w/Seymour Duncan pickups! Johnny & Edgar Winter inducted into the Southeast Texas "Walk Of Fame" On November 17th 2005, the Southeast Texas Walk Of Fame honored and inducted Johnny Winter and Edgar Winter into the Southeast Texas "Walk of Fame" at Ford Park in Beaumont, Texas for their contribution to music and career accomplishments. They were awarded the key to the city by the Mayor and County Judge. At this special presentation, Jefferson County officials unveiled a 2X2 Cement block with each Artists name on them. Johnny and Edgar Winter will be the third and fourth inductees. Mark Chesnutt and Tracy Byrd were the first inductees into the Southeast Texas "Walk of Fame". Janis Joplin is scheduled to be the fifth inductee on December 2nd. Johnny reunites with former band members Uncle John Turner (drums) and Tommy Shannon (bass SRV) during the song "Johnny Guitar" at La Zona Rosa's in Austin, TX. The three had not performed together since 1986!!! December 2006 Great article on Johnny's comeback in the Dec '06 issue of Vintage guitar magazine on stands now! November 2006 The Gibson guitar company is finally working on the long awaited Johnny Winter Signature Firebird! More news as it develops. November 2006 While in California on tour in November Johnny dropped by brother Edgar's studio to lay down some killer solo work on Edgar's song called "Rock'in the Blues" to be featured on his next album. July 2006 Dunlop company to introduce a pinky slide call the "Texas Slider" carefully modeled after Johnny's own famous slide. Look for it to come out world wide this winter 06-07 July 2006 Johnny featured in the July issue of "Penthouse" magazine (it's not what you think) It was for a special guitar article including Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen and more... 2006 Johnny tapes interview for the Woodstock Museum as part of their video display in up state NY. 2006 Johnny also part of an interview for the Library of congress as part of their blue education history department. 2006 Johnny finishes BBC blues documentary on Muddy Waters. April 15th 2006 A Johnny interview is featured in the May issue of Guitar Player Magazine. Reunion show with Johnny, brother Edgar and Rick Derringer scheduled for 04/15/06 at the Scottish Rite Theater in West Reading, PA. This is a historic first with many more such shows scheduled for the future. January 7th 2006 Johnny Winter (and "I'm a Bluesman" guitarist Paul Nelson) were interviewed on XM Radio's "Bluesville" with Bill Wax for a full hour of Johnny's favorite blues tracks. November 18, 2005 Johnny and Edgar Winter inducted into the Southeast Texas "Walk of Fame" at Ford Park in their home town of Beaumont, Texas for their contributions to music and career accomplishments. W.C. Handy Blues Awards Johnny Nominated for W.C. Handy award for "Second Winter Legacy Edition". Grammy Nomination Johnny received Grammy Nomination for "I'm A Bluesman" (Virgin Records). Johnny Winter back on tour 2005-06 Legendary Blues guitarist Johnny Winter is set to embark on a National tour in support of his latest Virgin Records disc entitled "I'm a Bluesman". On tour, Johnny will introduce audiences to his new material while reacquainting them with his iconic guitar playing. For more than 30 years, Johnny Winter has been at the forefront of modern blues and blues-rock, and his new CD and tour figure to add to his Texas-sized reputation. Backing him on the CD and throughout the tour is the road-tested touring band of guitarist Paul Nelson, bassist Scott Spray, and drummer Wayne June. For I'm a Bluesman, Johnny has again paired with his long-time producer Dick Shurman (Robert Cray, Albert Collins, Roy Buchanan), as well as Tom Hambridge (Susan Tedeschi, George Thorogood). The CD features guest appearances by such friends as keyboardist Reese Wynans (from Stevie Ray Vaughan's celebrated backing group Double Trouble) among others. D'addario stings Johnny signs endorsement deal with D'addario stings www.daddario.com 25 Greatest Blues Guitar Solos Watch for the Hal Leonard book entitled "25 Greatest Blues Guitar Solos" containing a transcription of Johnny's version of "Be Careful with a Fool."