![]() ![]() ![]() But despite the doctors’ worst predictions he continues to perform and present himself with vigour and a new zest for life. Special guest ‘Rock and Roll’s Greatest Failure John Otway. So said Wilko in a recent interview, having been diagnosed in late 2012 with terminal pancreatic cancer. Special guest 'Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure John Otway. there are many John Wilkinsons, but only one by the name we now know him best, the amazing Wilko Johnson. Featuring former Blockhead Dylan Howe on drums, the trio is known as one of the most exciting r’n’b bands in the world today. Featuring former Blockhead Dylan Howe on drums, the trio is known as one of the most exciting r’n’b bands in the world today. He, alongside his original Feelgood bandmates, is also widely acknowledged as a forefather of punk on both sides of the Atlantic, fans ranging from Joe Strummer to Blondie.įollowing a stint with Ian Dury & The Blockheads in the 1980s, he formed the Wilko Johnson Band, with Blockheads bassist Norman Watt-Roy. Full-throttle no-nonsense Status Quo: Tickets are on sale now for new Status Quo UK tour Concert tickets Rocker Wilko Johnson says doctors cured him. With this electrifying sound, his trademark black-suited, scowling look and his characteristic strut, Wilko became one of the guitar heroes of the 1970s and beyond, not to mention on of rock ’n’ roll’s most extraordinary characters. Wilko is famed for his blistering chop-chord strumming action (the ‘stab’, as he describes it), a technique inspired by his admiration of the late Pirates guitarist Mick Green. The original punk rocker is playing six dates in October with Aaron Keylock. Two whole hours of Wilko in conversation with a man known as ‘Smell’. Following a remarkable recovery from a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Wilko Johnson the original Dr Feelgood guitarist, actor (Game of Thrones character Ser ilyn Payne) and all round national treasure has enjoyed a rousing return to the live arena, including a number 1 album with Roger Daltrey ( Going Back Home), a sold out show at The Royal Albert Hall to mark his 70th birthday and, most recently, the release of Blow Your Mind, his first album of new material in decades. Two Hour Wilko Johnson Special on MMH Radio. ![]()
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