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George Winston
Biography
George Winston
Born
1949 in Mi

Years Active:
70s | 80s | 90s | Current

 
Self-described "rural folk piano" player George Winston was among the earliest and most successful proponents of the genre of contemporary instrumental music later dubbed new age. Although born in Michigan in 1949, he was raised primarily in Montana, the extreme seasonal changes he experienced there later greatly influencing the pastoral feel of his music. Even as a child, Winston preferred instrumental music over vocal performances, counting among his early heroes Booker T. ...
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David Lanz John Tesh

Influences
Chick Corea Bill Evans Mike Oldfield Vangelis

Formal Connections
Blue October

Performed Songs By
John Barry Sam Cooke The Doors Vince Guaraldi Vince Guaraldi Trio Mark Isham Pete Seeger Chet Atkins Chet Atkins And Les Paul Chet Atkins & Mark Knopfler Randy Newman Larry Young Sarah McLachlan Frank Zappa Robin Trower Leonard Kwan Jim Morrison Steve Reich

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