Edgar Winter
This goo was worth a point in January 2025.
publication date: Friday, January 31, 2025 (part of January 2025)
category: 
Music
clue: Despite the success of his older brother, he didn't get a free ride in the rock music business. He and his Group had to earn it with hit songs like "Frankenstein."
explanation: Winter and his band, The Edgar Winter Group, scored hits with "Free Ride" and "Frankenstein." He is the younger brother of Johnny Winter. more…
intended difficulty: very easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Richard Slominsky
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