WILKO JOHNSON

[Alan Ford]

Wilko Johnson's manager Robert Hoy used the Wilko Johnson Facebook
page to make this 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."
Johnson, 65, played lead guitar with Dr Feelgood from the band's
formation in 1971 until he left in 1977. During his stint, the band
scored a Number One album with their 1976 live LP 'Stupidity'. After
departing, Johnson played with The Blockheads for a brief spell in
1980 and released a succession of albums with The Wilko Johnson Band.
His autobiography Looking Back At Me was published in June 2012. -
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