Post by South-Punk Admin on Nov 23, 2022 15:04:16 GMT
Southend Punk was saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary Wilko Johnson, aged 75. (born John Peter Wilkinson; 12th July 1947 – 21st November 2022). Primarily known for his incendiary Guitar playing, vocals and songwriting, Wilko was a key member of Dr Feelgood and then went to forge a long lasting Solo career with his various bands including The Solid Senders & The Wilko Johnson Band.
Wilko also had a stint playing in Ian Dury's Blockheads, and in more recent times he played with Roger Daltrey. Wilko contributed to albums by Mick Farren & Johnny Thunders and in recent years he did some acting, notably in Game of Thrones.
Footage of Wilko playing The Village Green Festival at Chalkwell Park in 2012 & 2013 can be found below.
R.I.P. Wilko
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Village Green - 2012
www.southendpunk.com/html/villageg.htm
Village Green - 2013
www.southendpunk.com/html/vill2013.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilko_Johnson
www.theguardian.com/music/2022/nov/23/wilko-johnson-dies-aged-75
www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63728503
Wilko also had a stint playing in Ian Dury's Blockheads, and in more recent times he played with Roger Daltrey. Wilko contributed to albums by Mick Farren & Johnny Thunders and in recent years he did some acting, notably in Game of Thrones.
Footage of Wilko playing The Village Green Festival at Chalkwell Park in 2012 & 2013 can be found below.
R.I.P. Wilko
x
Village Green - 2012
www.southendpunk.com/html/villageg.htm
Village Green - 2013
www.southendpunk.com/html/vill2013.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilko_Johnson
www.theguardian.com/music/2022/nov/23/wilko-johnson-dies-aged-75
www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63728503