Artist description John Winter is a powerhouse virtuoso with immpecible guitar skills and a melodic writing style.

Music Style High Energy

Musical Influences Eric Johnson,Al Dimeola, Shawn Lane, SRV, David Gilmore,Mahavishnu, Hendrix, John McLaughlan

Similar Artists Aren't Any. (That are popular)

Artist History BUDDA DON'T SMOKE KOOLS tracks were recorded in June 1999 in St. Augustine Florida.RETURN OF THE ALIBASTER DISASTER tracks were recorded in Febuary 2001 in St. Augustine Florida.

Group Members BUDDA DON'T SMOKE KOOLS -} John Winter - Guitars/Bass/Vocals.......... Jeff Baker - DrumsRETURN OF THE ALIBASTER DISASTER -} John Winter - Guitar/Bass/Vocals..........Frank Haines - Bass........Jeff Baker - Drums/Percussion/Bass/Keyboards

Instruments Guitar/Bass/Vocals/Drums/Keyboards

Albums BUDDA DON'T SMOKE KOOLS ----- RETURN OF THE ALIBASTER DISASTER

Press Reviews "This one has a killer guitar riff and some over-the-edge drumming. Very, very, very KOOL!!" -BLUES FOR TODAY......"His Guitar is still smokin!"-GUITAR'S ON FIRE......"John is simply incredible on the guitar. The bass line seem almost Pink Floydian with John's blues rock guitaring on top. A very unique enjoyable sound."-MAD MUSIC......"Jam on brother!"-GUITAR ATTACK......"How can ya not check out a tune with a title this cool?"-DAGROCK......"Fasten your safety belts and prepare for a wild ride."-THE PINNACLE OF PICKERS......"Great instrumental rock to rock out to."-JUST ANOTHER STATION?......"Do you like the Blues? Well hey, then check this guy out from New York he will remind you of some of the greats in Blues."-MOLTEN GUITAR CD'S......"What a magnificent artist. Must have rock in the veins. This is good rock here."-1000 ROCK HITS......"This song builds and builds and builds. The contrast in energy/emotion between the beginning and end is immense. An excellent instrumental that will have you reeling by the end of it." -69.9 TEKA RADIO......"Wait,don't stop listening yet,after about 1.5 min this one goes totally apeshit and bursts into flames!"-ANIGAV RUS......"JOHN SMOKES!!! Great song RIPPIN` Guitars!!!"-AXEGRINDERS INC......."Good guitar chops. This is a great instrumental!"-BAD ASS TEXAS BLUES......"THE BEST OF THE BEST!!"-ALPHA RADIO 24.7......"Very cool and jammin'!"-GUITAR CENTRAL......"Blues Rock at it's finest. Great tune." -HOTTEST GUITARISTS OF MP3......"More great blues guitar. Rock on John!" -POP IN & ROCK......"John is simply incredible on the guitar. The bass line seem almost Pink Floydian with John's blues rock guitaring on top. A very unique enjoyable sound."-MAD MUSIC OF ALL STYLES......"A tasty instrumental from a true guitar virtuoso! Here John has captured the essence of a southern California sunset overlooking the waters of the Pacific. Like a fast boat ride off Dana Point, sea foam fills your senses..."-BLUE WATER DRIFT DIVE......"This guy is a fucking kick ass blues guitarist, and his backup band is tight."-DAMN BROKEN GUITAR STRING......"This is some of the bluesiest, most soulful playing I've heard on mp3com." -INSTRUMENTAL2......"John is a great guitarist. Influenced by some all time greats, he's managed to create his own voice on the instrument. I enjoy his playing a ton...very fluid, clean...and FAST!!!"-PROGROCK WORTH SPENDING YOUR MONEY ON......"Rippin' Blues Leads!"-INDIE EGO......"Great blues. Awesome guitar work."-MATT'S PICKS......"Great tone and feel. Blues... but very heavy."-RABBATH RECORDINGS"Man ole' man this song knocked the guitster out!!! I had to be revived with a cold shower!!!!!!!!! This is big time minor crankin' blues. Another well kept secret of mp3 is Mr. John (don't call me Johnny), Winter!! Real hot guitar baby!! Rye, ain't that near New Yawk City??? John pulls out all the stops and lets the sparks fly!! Great goodity moogity, there's smoke comin' out'a this 'un!!!!!!!"-WALK THE TALK......"Wonder what Budda smokes? or what John's been smokin?!?!...oh, and the tune smokes too...good job."-TITLE X......"Cool instrumnetal. Listen and you'll like it."-CYCLONE'S PICKS......"A GREAT song with plenty of DRIVE!!!"-GMWAFBFTI......"Smooth vibes man, groovy."-BATTLE ANGEL ROCK......"John is a Great Guitarist, You`ll be seeing and hearing alot of John!!!" -RUFFAGE CAT RADIO......"Smokin blue's guitar playing."-SONG BUSTERS......"Apparently John Winters knows which end of a Strat is which! Suburban White Boy Blues is filled with those soaring, Hendrixy, runs that just makes you want to crack a beer and listen up! I would dig hearing his band live!"-ALGORYTHM'S......"John's music is raw and exciting in the blues tradition! You're A NUTBAG if you don't buy a CD! "-GUITAR FRIENDS OF MP3.COM......

Additional Info BAKED PRODUCTIONS .......................... BOX 8854 LEXINGTON, KY 40533 859-288-6666

Location Rye, NY - USA

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