Wilko Johnson RIP

[Wolfmancatsup]

Just been announced by his family. Very sad. I’ve seen him live many times, firstly in Dr. Feelgood and later solo. Last time was his 70th birthday celebration at the Royal Albert Hall.
RIP

 

[Tony L]

Damn. An amazing muso with an amazing story. One of the best rock guitarists for sure. I will dig out some Dr. Feelgood vinyl later. RIP.

 

[sideshowbob]

Oh no.

 

[sideshowbob]

It feels like a blessing we had him for a bit longer, after his incredible recovery from terminal illness, but dammit it's still very sad news.

 

[Chris Marshall]

This is very sad, at least he had a few extra years and was able to make music during that time. RIP

 

[Nigel]

Sad to hear. RIP Wilko.

 

[RBrinsdon]

Sad but his determination and recovery was a lesson to all. Great legacy and wonderful "live" memories from all of his bands. Thank You Sir!

 

[BillT]

That's a real shame. He was my all time guitar hero, without doubt. Many great memories back to '75 when I first clapped eyes on him on the Naughty Rythms tour. Bollox.

 

[irons1965]

Ah that is sad news - RIP Wilko.

 

[RickyC6]

Awful news. Of course he has a link to Pink Fish with his top doc. Stupidity will be played loud in due course.

 

[mrclick]

This is a shock with him having been so ill a while back and then staging a miraculous recovery. Only 75 and a life well lived. Saw him with the Solid Senders in ‘78, and also at the outstanding Ian Dury memorial gig for Charlie Charles at the Town & Country in 1990. Then saw him countless times at the Cricketers at Oval, and Half Moon Putney. Chatted to his son who used to do his sound - great bloke. Seems Wilko had a very grounded family life. Worked his nuts off and a real character. Wilko you’re the best - love you man. RIP.

 

[gintonic]

huge loss

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63728503

 

[mikechadwick]

Really sad news - very happy memories of seeing Wilko & the Feelgoods in their prime. RIP

 

[vince rocker]

It feels like a blessing we had him for a bit longer, after his incredible recovery from terminal illness, but dammit it's still very sad news.

Very sad news. This is how to remember Wilko with one of the very best live bands I've ever seen.

 

[seagull]

Saw him several times over the years. Always mesmerising live.

RIP Wilko.

 

[wow&flutter]

Yup, sad news. RIP

 

[Orbe Chaser]

Sad indeed, another music legend taken to perform in the great gig in the sky. RIP Wilco.

 

[madscientist]

Very sad loss, RIP Wilco

 

[Ward]

I'm fairly sure I am correct in saying that 'topoxforddoc' over on the WAM was a major part of the team that cured Wilco of his pancreatic cancer back around 2014; a really sad loss but glad that we got to hear more from him than we could have hoped for.

 

[Ptah]

I was fairly obsessed with the Wilko Feelgoods whom I saw about 9 times between 1974 and 76 - the last, at Hammersmith Odeon being the most forgettable - the most dramatic being Cambridge Corn Exchange in October 1975. A unique moment in time.

A bit odd that his name is now emblazoned on a hundred UK high streets.