The most profound, tangible influence in my life has been my wife, Monique. I don't know that I would even be alive were it not for her, and I certainly would not be the person that I am today.

Winter's music has been used in many film and television projects including Netherworld Air America Dazed and Confused My Cousin Vinny Encino Man Son In Law What's Love Got to do With It Wayne's World 2 Starkid Wag the Dog Knockabout Guys Duets Radio The Simpsons Queer as Folk and Tupac Resurrection. In late 1972 Winter brought together Dan Hartman Ronnie Montrose and Chuck Ruff to form The Edgar Winter Group the legendary band that created such hits as the number one "Frankenstein" and the ever popular "Free Ride". Both he and his musician brother Johnny have albinism and both were required to take special education classes in high school.

He was most successful in the 1970s with his band The Edgar Winter Group notably with their popular songs "Frankenstein" and "Free Ride". He often plays an instrument while singing.