Wilko Johnson

2022 - 11 - 24

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Wilko Johnson, English guitar great, dead at 75: 'First and foremost, I ... (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Having faced death head-on after his 2013 diagnosis of incurable pancreatic cancer, Johnson viewed each day as a gift. He did not, however, grow more spiritual.

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Wilko Johnson, British rocker who defied cancer, dies at 75 (New Zealand Herald)

Wilko Johnson, the guitarist with British blues-rock band Dr Feelgood who had an unexpected career renaissance after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, ...

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Legendary guitarist Wilko Johnson dies (RNZ)

Wilko Johnson, whose distinctive, driving rhythm guitar sound powered British band Dr Feelgood in the 1970s, has died.

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Wilko Johnson's second act was every bit as belligerent and ... (The Guardian)

Before a miraculous recovery from cancer made him more famous than ever, the Dr Feelgood guitarist fired up 70s rock with proto-punk playing and divisive ...

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Wilko Johnson Remembered (MOJO)

In tribute to Wilko Johnson, MOJO revisits our 2013 interview with the Dr Feelgood legend.

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Wilko Johnson's long goodbye (New Statesman)

The late musician on embracing terminal illness, being kicked out of Dr Feelgood and the ”soap opera” of his life.

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UK rocker Wilko Johnson dies aged 75 (South Coast Register)

Wilko Johnson, guitarist for 1970s pub-rock band Dr Feelgood and influencer of Britain's punk rock movement, has died aged 75. A statement on Johnson's Twitter page said the musician had passed away at home on Monday. No further details were given.

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