Johnny Winter

Johnny Winter (born 23 February, 1944) is an American blues guitarist and singer, well known for being an albino.

He was born John Dawson Winter III in Beaumont, Texas and began performing at a young age with his b

Johnny Winter (born 23 February, 1944) is an American blues guitarist and singer, well known for being an albino.

He was born John Dawson Winter III in Beaumont, Texas and began performing at a young age with his brother Edgar, also an albino. His recording career began at the age of 15, when their band "Johnny and the Jammers" released "School Day Blues" on a Houston record label. During this same period, he was able to see performances by classic blues artists such as Muddy Waters, B. B. King and Bobby Bland.