From the official Johnny Winter Facebook page:

"Legendary Johnny Winter Dies at 70

Texas blues icon Johnny Winter has passed away on July 16, 2014 in his hotel room in Zurich, Switzerland.

His wife, family and bandmates are all saddened by the loss of their loved one and one of the world's finest guitarists.

An official statement with more details shall be issued at the appropriate time."

We'll post more information as it is released. R.I.P. Johnny.

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