Edgar Winter is an American musician, known for his proficiency as a keyboardist, saxophonist and percussionist. Winter's style incorporates elements of rock, jazz, blues, and pop music, with his 1971 album "Edgar Winter's White Trash" and 1972's "They Only Come Out at Night" being particularly influential. One of Winter's signature songs is "Frankenstein," which topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1973 and is noted for its use of the synthesizer. In the history of music, Winter is recognized for his innovative musicianship and his pioneering role in popularizing the synthesizer.