George Winston, Renowned Pianist of Soothing Melodies, Passes Away at 73
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George Winston, the celebrated solo pianist who sold over 15 million albums, died at the age of 73 after battling cancer for 10 years. Winston rose to prominence in the early Eighties with a trio of records, Autumn, Winter Into Spring, and December, all of which were certified platinum in the United States. He won the Grammy for Best New Age album for his LP, Forest. Winston's legacy includes his influence on the quiet boom of solo piano music in the streaming era and his charitable work. His final album, Night, was released in May 2022.
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