Number of posts : 15230 Age : 64 Location : The Cave Of Goodies. Job/hobbies : Striving for the goal. Registration date : 2009-01-20
Subject: More Sad News. Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:58 pm
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."
This is taken from The Blockheads site. Wilko has an amazing stage presence and you know he is always giving 100%. And his reaction to the diagnosis shows the measure of the man.
Pete
Number of posts : 19317 Age : 50 Location : Desolation Boulevard.. Job/hobbies : Sometimes... Registration date : 2009-01-15
Subject: Re: More Sad News. Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:57 am
Not sure who this actually is however I admire his decision and hope he goes out without too much suffering.
Roger. H
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Subject: Re: More Sad News. Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:52 am
Wilko was the original guitarist with Dr Feelgood and has had a long solo career. Fantastic to watch live, seen him many times, and you always come out of his gigs with a smile on your face.
Chrissy
Number of posts : 9677 Age : 54 Location : Burbank, California Registration date : 2009-01-14
Subject: Re: More Sad News. Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:55 am
If I am correct he was a punk guitarist? I have a friend here who was a guitarist with the Exploited and they are friends.
Cancer sucks
Roger. H
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Subject: Re: More Sad News. Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:07 am
Enjoy some Wilko and Dr Feelgood.
If you look carefully you might see a 16 year old Roger H jumping up and down with his velvet jacket on !!
Pete
Number of posts : 19317 Age : 50 Location : Desolation Boulevard.. Job/hobbies : Sometimes... Registration date : 2009-01-15
Subject: Re: More Sad News. Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:10 am
Roger. H wrote:
Wilko was the original guitarist with Dr Feelgood and has had a long solo career. Fantastic to watch live, seen him many times, and you always come out of his gigs with a smile on your face.
Aaah...Milk & Alcohol???
I salute him & his approach. Hope he goes out with a smile on his face & pain free.
yes Chrissy, Cancer does indeed suck.
Roger. H
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Subject: Re: More Sad News. Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:05 pm
Milk and Alcohol is a Feelgood song but Wilko had left the band by then and is not the guitarist on that track.
Pete
Number of posts : 19317 Age : 50 Location : Desolation Boulevard.. Job/hobbies : Sometimes... Registration date : 2009-01-15
Subject: Re: More Sad News. Fri Jan 11, 2013 1:10 am
Roger. H wrote:
Milk and Alcohol is a Feelgood song but Wilko had left the band by then and is not the guitarist on that track.
Todays fascinating fact was brought to you by the letter H , the number 34 & Mr Roger H!
Pete
Number of posts : 19317 Age : 50 Location : Desolation Boulevard.. Job/hobbies : Sometimes... Registration date : 2009-01-15
Subject: Re: More Sad News. Fri Jan 18, 2013 5:46 am
Roger. H wrote:
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."
This is taken from The Blockheads site. Wilko has an amazing stage presence and you know he is always giving 100%. And his reaction to the diagnosis shows the measure of the man.
Wilko Johnson will play four farewell shows in March.
The former Dr Feelgood guitarist last week announced he’s suffering from terminal cancer of the pancreas and has chosen not to undergo chemotherapy.
Manager Robert Hoy says: “The four dates represent and opportunity for Wilko to express his sincere thanks for his fans for all the support he has had over his long career.”
Johnson is currently in Japan. On his return he plans to record a final album and he’ll release a live DVD recorded last year.
His band, featuring Blockheads members Norman Watt-Roy and Dylan Howe, will play the following shows along with special guests:
March 6: London Koko March 7: Bilston Robin 2 March 8: Holmfirth Picturedrome March 9: Glasgow O2 ABC
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