Edgar Winter is an American rock musician and keyboardist best known for his work in the 1970s, particularly for the hit song "Frankenstein" with his band The Edgar Winter Group. A multi-talented artist who mastered piano, keyboards, and saxophone, Winter became famous for his energetic live performances and innovative use of synthesizers in rock music. His influential career spanning several decades established him as a pioneering figure in progressive rock and helped define the sound of 1970s rock and roll.