Band, 1972-1975 US
Rock
In 1972, American blues rock multi-instrumentalist Edgar Winter brought together Dan Hartman, Ronnie Montrose, and Chuck Ruff to form the Edgar Winter Group, the legendary band that created such classic rock hits as the number one "Frankenstein" and the ever popular "Free Ride". Released in 1973, the band's debut album, 'They Only Come Out at Night', peaked at the #3 position on the Billboard Hot 200 and stayed on the charts for an impressive 80 weeks. It was certified gold in April 1973 and double platinum in November 1986. The album has continued to attract critical acclaim, with the All Music Guide labeling its songs as "red-hot".
![]() | Dan Hartman voc, b 1950-1994 US |
![]() | Edgar Winter voc *1946 US |
![]() | Rick Derringer voc, g *1947 US |
![]() | Ronnie Montrose g 1947-2012 US |
![]() | Chuck Ruff dr, cng, voc 1951-2011 US |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Jasmine Nightdreams + Edgar Winter Group With Rick Derringer | The Edgar Winter Group | 2008 | Compil. |
They Only Come Out At Night / Shock Treatment | The Edgar Winter Group | 2007 | Compil. |
Live In Japan | The Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer | 1990 | Album |
The Edgar Winter Collection | The Edgar Winter Group | 1989 | Compil. |
They Only Come Out At Night | The Edgar Winter Group | 1986 | Album |
Diamond Eyes | The Edgar Winter Group With Rick Derringer | 1975 | Single |
Easy Street / Frankenstein | The Edgar Winter Group | 1975 | Single |
Diamond Eyes | The Edgar Winter Group With Rick Derringer | 1975 | Single |
The Edgar Winter Group With Rick Derringer | The Edgar Winter Group With Rick Derringer | 1975 | Album |
People Music | The Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer | 1975 | Single |
Shock Treatment | The Edgar Winter Group | 1974 | Album |
Someone Take My Heart Away | The Edgar Winter Group | 1974 | Single |
Easy Street | The Edgar Winter Group | 1974 | Single |
Frankenstein | The Edgar Winter Group | 1973 | Single |
Hangin' Around | The Edgar Winter Group | 1973 | Single |
We All Had A Real Good Time | The Edgar Winter Group | 1973 | Single |
Free Ride | The Edgar Winter Group | 1973 | Single |
Frankenstein / Undercover Man | The Edgar Winter Group | 1973 | Single |
Alta Mira / Frankenstein | The Edgar Winter Group | 1973 | Single |
Free Ride | The Edgar Winter Group | 1972 | Single |
They Only Come Out At Night | The Edgar Winter Group | 1972 | Album |
Frankenstein / Hangin' Around | The Edgar Winter Group | 1972 | Single |
Round & Round | The Edgar Winter Group | 1972 | Single |
Hangin' Around / Undercover Man | The Edgar Winter Group | 1972 | Single |
Queen Of My Dreams | The Edgar Winter Group | Single | |
Countdown - This Is It / Above And Beyond / Free Ride | Dan Hartman / Edgar Winter / The Edgar Winter Group | Single |