Wilko Johnson RIP

AmbleClaret · Post by **AmbleClaret** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 10:59 am

One of the most influential guitarists from the 70s' right through to today has sadly passed away.RIP.

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:04 am

Bugger

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:11 am

Sad news

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:12 am

RIP Wilko J ... sad news indeed

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:13 am

Very sad news

ICL · Post by **ICL** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:28 am

RIP Wilko. I was fortunate to see him a few times.
He did well to survive Pancreatic cancer, for as long as he did.

AmbleClaret · Post by **AmbleClaret** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:31 am

ICL wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:28 am
RIP Wilko. I was fortunate to see him a few times.
He did well to survive Pancreatic cancer, for as long as he did.

As well as being a fan of his music,I also followed his battle against this disease, having lost a couple of close family members to it. He was touring as recently as last month.

Ashingtonclaret46 · Post by **Ashingtonclaret46** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:10 pm

Very sorry to read this news about the passing of a very fine musician. RIP Wilko

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:12 pm

Been coming a while I think, but nevertheless still very sad to hear.

RIP

Billy Balfour · Post by **Billy Balfour** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:27 pm

Sad news. I saw him at Colne Blues a few years ago. Just listen to him play live on this video.

Dr. Feelgood - Roxette

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp2DvPKh118

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:36 pm

What a shame.
His strutting whilst playing Roxette was truly iconic.

eastanglianclaret · Post by **eastanglianclaret** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:58 pm

Really sad news. Not just the strutting, his playing style was fairly unique also. Wilko was one of those artists who made me want to learn to play guitar. Don't You Leave Me Here - Wilko Johnson : My Life is a really good read. He comes across as having been a genuinely decent, down to earth chap. RIP Wilko and thank you.

HahaYeah · Post by **HahaYeah** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:58 pm

Funnily enough he bumped into a doctor who said he could help him and obviously did for some time. RIP.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:59 pm

HahaYeah wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:57 pm
Great player and England international too, RIP.

I’d forgotten to mention England but he had eight caps and scored six goals.

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:08 pm

Sad sad day . Saw him in April with Norman and he was still as good as ever . Seen him quite a few times on his own and with the blockheads , but unfortunately never with Dr Feelgood . RIP Wilko

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:20 pm

expoultryboy wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:08 pm
Sad sad day . Saw him in April with Norman and he was still as good as ever . Seen him quite a few times on his own and with the blockheads , but unfortunately never with Dr Feelgood . RIP Wilko

I’m the other way round. Never saw him live on his own but saw Dr Feelgood supporting Hawkwind back in the day. Didnt like the Feelgoods overly but always appreciated Wilco’s playing. Wish I’d seen him in his own.

HahaYeah · Post by **HahaYeah** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:27 pm

Never liked Dr Feelgood much until I saw this footage a couple of years ago showing how good they were live.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzF0AETdRF8

SouthLondonexile · Post by **SouthLondonexile** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 5:50 pm

Absolutely bonkers on stage. So exciting.
Good luck Wilko up there.

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 6:18 pm

Vintage Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 23, 2022 4:47 pm
Sad news.

Never saw Wilko live but did see a live version of Dr. Feelgood at The Mechanics a few years back (I think there was only one original band member but still very good)

One of my favorites Back in the night..

https://youtu.be/9ILyWFhuf3Y

As has been said, did well to survive this horrible disease for so long (lost my mum to it aged just 46)

RIP Wilko

Interesting song, Lee played the slide lead on that. Supported the Feelgoods a good few times in the 70s, man that band could drink. Wilko top guy, a true gent.

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 6:22 pm

Last time I saw him , he was supported by John Otway !! Quickly back to the pub until Wilko came on .

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 6:33 pm

No Wild Willy?

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:06 pm

Damn Wilko, guitar hero for me

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:55 pm

Just seen this. Absolutely gutted. Had a pint with him at Buddy Ascott’s 60th, treated me like he’d known me all his life.
I know a lot of London musicians that will inconsolable tonight, he was universally liked.

R.I.P Wilko. Sorry I never did get to see you play.

EarbyClaret · Post by **EarbyClaret** » Wed Nov 23, 2022 10:04 pm

Saw Wilko supporting The Stranglers about 7/8 years ago - by all accounts he' should have already been dead but he'd definitely still got it on stage - top class

The Feelgoods were an immense live band Stupidlty is a fine album. Latterly accompanied by a dvd which really captures them at their best

Often described as the godfathers of punk - with good reason

Sad day

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:37 am

Absolutely gutted. A great guy who has documented his illness,details of which can be found
on YouTube.

Here he is explaining the origin and style of his playing technique with a demonstration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMlhWvIh7U4

RIP young sir, and sincere thanks for the fabulous memories.

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