![]() ![]() He also recorded what he dubbed his final album. However, Johnson declined chemotherapy and embarked on one last tour. They weren’t exactly a handsome bunch, but had a good stage presence – particularly the lead singer/rhythm guitarists and the bassist. Wilko Johnson (wilkojohnson) November 23, 2022. They played a good solid set very much in the style of “Dr Feelgood”. There are some seats on the balcony but downstairs it’s standing room only – on this occasion a middle aged “mosh pit”.įirst up was the support band “ the People’s Republic of Mercia“, a band from Birmingham playing raw R & B, mainly self penned. The Citadel is a relatively small venue and over 200 people (mainly middle aged men reliving their youth, with a smattering of females) packed in. Wilko does have a loyal following but I guess his current tour has had more interest due to the release of Julien Temple’s film about Dr Feelgood, “Oil City Confidential” that I saw at the cinema in February and which was recently shown on BBC4. I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to see his band and after several attempts I managed to get through to the box office on the phone and, luckily, was able to sort out one of the last tickets. He has a very distinctive style, managing to combine lead and rhythmn guitar. Get the Wilko Johnson Setlist of the concert at Herrington Country Park, Sunderland, England on Octoand other Wilko Johnson Setlists for free on setlist. ![]() ![]() He used to be the lead guitarist in Dr Feelgood, who tasted success for a short while in the 1970’s with their raw version of R & B. Wilko is one of my all time “guitar herose”. While browsing on the web yesterday I found out that Wilko Johnson’s band were playing at the Citadel in St Helens that evening. Johnson purchased his first Fender Telecaster in 1965 for £90 (equivalent to £1,854 in 2021) from a shop in Southend, Essex. The Wilko Johnson Band on stage at the Citadel Wilko Johnson Wife: Meet Irene Knight Wilko Johnson was known for his distinct guitar playing style, which he achieved by foregoing the use of a pick in favor of fingerstyle. ![]()
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