johnny winter blues lesson

Around 2010, Guitar World recorded an interview with blues legend Johnny Winter, and if that wasn't joy enough to have the rare chance to hear the man talking about some of his early days in music he then goes on to give a demonstration of his mastery on the slide guitar.
Guitar World obviously originally accompanied the video with actual tab illustrations of the chords and they're referred to during the 10 minute film.
Although no matter how well meaning this is you can't help but feel despite these most useful diagrams when it comes to actually seeing Winter's technique in action with his classic cover of 'Highway 61' there'll be every chance you will sound nothing at all like the Texas White Lightnin'. Don't be disheartened though.. neither does anyone else.
But it is a unique opportunity to have a close up look at one of the worlds great blues players and listen to him talk about starting out at a young age and being influenced by Clarence Garlow and B.B. King, his memories of Freddie King, and then onto the meaty matters of thumb picks, open tunings and slides, finally finishing off with a quick blistering run through of Highway 61 and an example of Elmore James' style of slide playing.
Guitar World have high hopes for everyone viewing and called this a 'Johnny Winter Blues Lesson', but the reality is by most peoples mortal standards, it is a 'Johnny Winter Demonstration' and riveting viewing none the less.
Johnny Winter begins his 2013 European tour dates from April.