Johnny Winter
This goo was worth a point in January 2025.
publication date: Sunday, January 19, 2025 (part of January 2025)
category: 
Music
clue: Before his 2014 death, he was the skinniest, whitest boy playing the blues, on records like Still Alive and Well and Saints & Sinners.
explanation: Winter's unusual appearance was caused by his albinism and his drug and alcohol abuse. more…
intended difficulty: very easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Richard Slominsky
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