George Winston, million-selling pianist known for his melodic style, dead at age 73

His music is wonderful.



RIP George and thank you.

Like Jesus joy of man’s desiring and canon in d are awesome and tops of my “I’m in a mood and need cheering up” playlists. He also his versions of some classic Charlie Brown songs, like Linus and Lucy… sigh. Gonna miss this dude FAR MORE than that other guy the god decided needed to be whacked…

Always listen to him of Sirius radio...Spa channel...

this makes me sad, but I guess we should be happy for the music he leaves behind.

Thanks for all the great music, George Winston.

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The first thing I listen to when winter comes.

Summer


Freedom For The Stallion

Always loved his music. Rest in Peace Mr. Winston.

first released his music AFIK.

Mellow toons for sure, probably a really nice guy.

Music Annex in Menlo Park was an awesome recording studio.. maybe it's still there.

Rest in peace

listening to it! RIP dear soul!

Enchanting, Mesmerizing

His piano touched our soul.

introduced me to his music and so happy she did. Thank you sis.
Thank you Mr. Winston for sharing your beautiful music with us for all these years.
May you rest in peace.

RIP

I had no idea of his age or appearance, but surely I do appreciate his music.

I had nearly forgotten. Thank you.

I still have two of his CD's in my car and I play the December one every year in the wintertime. It's my all time favorite of his.

times. I have just about everything he's ever done, all the way back to vinyl. He had such a beautiful spirit, and his touch will always live in my heart.

to see so many DU'ers who appreciate his music.

The piano is an incredibly beautiful instrument, and he mastered it so well.

I remember reading once where he cited the Ventures as a major influence on his playing style. I could not see the connection until one day I accidentally played his December album at 45 rpm instead of 33. Then it all made sense.
RIP George.

Sedona.

To quote Billy Joel's song Piano Man - "And the piano sounds like a carnival".

He played some amazing renditions of tunes by The Doors.

RIP, keyboard master piano man.

Both times he had access to the theater the evening before his performance. He would come in and play for hours, just him and the piano, like he was making friends with the piano and the space.

I was fortunate to have seen George Winston twice in concert. The first time was in the 90's when he played at the elegant pre-civil war constructed Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. The second performance was in CT a decade later. I will never forget those performances. When he entered onstage for the Mechanics Hall performance he was dressed in blue jeans, a flannel shirt, and in stocking feet. I believe he always played without shoes on. Halfway through the performance he said his next tune was a great piece to dance to. He invited those in the audience to join him onstage to dance. At first nobody moved to get up on the stage. He grinned and said he would really like audience members to join him onstage. He said he was willing to wait as long as it took to convince someone to come up and dance. Finally, after an awkward moment, a young couple climbed up onto the stage and danced as he played. That was a unique moment.

He always had his concerts associated with food drives for those in need. To see him perform in person was to witness musical genius.
I have loved his music for decades. May he rest in peace.