Walter Trout

Bluesrock Legend

Walter Trout is regarded by experts as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He has played with legends such as John Lee Hooker and John Mayall and was a member of the legendary Canned Heat. As a solo artist, the blues rocker from Ocean City, New Jersey has released more than 30 albums. In autumn 2026, Walter Trout will come to Z7 with his latest album, “Sign Of The Times”, and songs from five decades of his career.

Walter Trout, who celebrates his 75th birthday on 6 March, feels at home on stage. Every show by this consummate musician is a feast for the senses for blues and rock enthusiasts. Few artists play with as much fire, soul and honesty as Walter Trout. For more than five decades, this bluesrock titan has poured his heart into every note, processing life’s highs and lows through his unmistakable guitar sound and experience-shaped voice. In 2026, Walter returns to European stages to enthral us with his extraordinary abilities. Every single show is a celebration of survival, a defiant cry and a connection of souls, united by the unbreakable spirit of the blues. From soulful ballads to rousing rock anthems, Trout’s live shows are raw, emotional journeys that overwhelm the audience. He is joined by a world-class band, in which his son Jon has also been masterfully playing guitar for several years. The father-and-son duels have now become one of the standout highlights of every Trout show.

In 2025, the tireless artist released his latest album, “Sign Of The Times”. Great artists feel the pulse of their time. During his half-century as a social observer and uncompromisingly honest songwriter, Walter Trout has never told his fans what to think, feel, stand for politically or scribble on their protest signs. Yet at a time when the whole world is bursting at the seams on the front lines of modern life, the new album is a cry of protest and the outlet we all urgently need. “I wanted to express the anger and fear in the world,” says the musician. “For me, writing these songs was therapy. They are not only about what is happening out there, but also about how it affects us in our minds. ‘Sign Of The Times’ was simply the obvious title.” Walter Trout will return to Pratteln in November with the new songs. Whether you have known him since his Bluesbreakers days or are only just discovering him, here is your chance to experience a true icon in his element. Unfiltered and without any frills. With real music, real stories and pure energy.