Johnny Winter
| Born | February 23, 1944 |
| Hometown | Beaumont, Texas, United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'3" (1.60m) |
| Spouse | Susan Warford |
| Parents | John Winter II, Edith Winter |
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