Showing posts with label Wilco Johnson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wilco Johnson. Show all posts

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Wilko Johnson . Sad News, Very Sad News

Original Posted on Facebook by the Manager of one of the worlds ultimate Guitar heroes.





WILKO JOHNSON – IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

I am very sad to announce that Wilko has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas. He has chosen not to receive any chemotherapy. 

He is currently in good spirits, is not yet suffering any physical effects and can expect to enjoy at least another few months of reasonable health and activity. 

He has just set off on a trip to Japan; on his return we plan to complete a new CD, make a short tour of France, then give a series of farewell gigs in the UK. There is also a live DVD in the pipeline, filmed on the last UK tour.

Wilko wishes to offer his sincere thanks for all the support he has had over his long career, from those who have worked with him to, above all, those devoted fans and admirers who have attended
his live gigs, bought his recordings and generally made his life such an extraordinarily full and eventful experience.

Thank you.

Robert Hoy
(Manager)

Monday, May 7, 2012

Johan Johansson + Wilco Johnson???

The biggest news today is a Facebook comment by Swedish punk legend Johan Johansson of KSMB*, that he is working with Wilko Johnson of Dr Feelgood**. Wow I wonder what would come out of that?





* KSMB was one of Swedens first punk bands, after Ebba Grön they are ranked as the second best.
KSMB was active 1977-82, Despite that Johan Johanson was one of the youngest member and drummer he wrote most of the bands now classic songs. After KSMB he formed bands like Strindbergs and John Lenin. Today he is solo artist with an acustic guitar.


** Wilco Johnson was the legendary guitarplayer of Dr Feelgood between 1971-1977, The Bands maybe most classic lineup. Known for his own guitarstyle. See what he was/is like here