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Wilko Johnson Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer

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  • #92
    gizmo555
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,878 ✭✭✭gizmo555


    furiousox wrote: »
    Wilko Johnson announced today that he is now cancer free after an 11 hr operation to remove a 3kg tumour back in April.
    What an incredible story this has been, can't wait to see him in concert again.

    http://classicrock.teamrock.com/news/2014-10-22/wilko-johnson-cured-of-cancer

    Fantastic news - Dr Feelgood, indeed!


  • #93
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,287 ✭✭✭furiousox


    New article and interview.
    This really is a one in a million story.

    http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/530314/EXCLUSIVE-Emmanuel-Huguet-why-saved-Wilko-Johnson-s-life

    http://a1onthejukebox.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/pick-up-thy-telecaster-and-walk.html?m=1

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



  • #94
    Long Gone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 770 ✭✭✭Long Gone


    Great news. Pity poor old Lee Brilleaux (Canvey island) isn't still around. What a great R&B band....

    http://www.willbirch.com/Lee%20Brilleaux.htm


  • #95
    Chelon
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    He's on the Hootenanny tonight


  • #96
    furiousox
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    They were a bit rusty, but still great!

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



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  • #97
    adox
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    Jaysus was looking forward to watching him tonight and hadn't realised the dramatic changes to his circumstances over the last couple of months.


    What an incredible story. Read the Parsons article tonight. Great to see him being able to perform so soon after such a huge operation.


    You couldn't make it up really but what a fantastic surprise to see the new year out with.


  • #98
    goldenshark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭goldenshark


    whish him all the best.


  • #99
    furiousox
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    He's back, and his first show is a charity gig in aid of the hospital in Cambridge where he had his operation.
    Gig is on on March 6th, I might go if I can get a ticket.

    http://www.junction.co.uk/wilko-johnson

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



  • #100
    Chelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭Chelon


    furiousox wrote: »
    He's back, and his first show is a charity gig in aid of the hospital in Cambridge where he had his operation.
    Gig is on on March 6th, I might go if I can get a ticket.

    http://www.junction.co.uk/wilko-johnson

    You can wear your "Farewell tour" T-shirt, I'm ironing mine now :D


  • #101
    furiousox
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    Got a ticket, booked a flight. :D

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



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  • #102
    lee_baby_simms
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    Delighted for him. Legend.


  • #103
    lee_baby_simms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭lee_baby_simms


    Quality ain't great on this video but what a tune. Savage playing from Wilko.

    Makes me wanna go drinkin!



  • #104
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,287 ✭✭✭furiousox


    He's coming back lads. :)
    The Academy on the 29th of May & Rory Gallagher festival on the 31st.

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



  • #105
    Chelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭Chelon


    Note to mods - could the title of this thread be changed ;-))


  • #106
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,287 ✭✭✭furiousox


    Yeah, maybe to 'Wilko Johnson CURED of Terminal Cancer' :)

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



  • #107
    furiousox
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    furiousox wrote: »
    He's coming back lads. :)
    The Academy on the 29th of May & Rory Gallagher festival on the 31st.

    Tickets for the Academy gig are onsale now.

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



  • #108
    Chelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭Chelon


    Got Academy tickets this morn. Suspect it could be a good venue for him, better than Whelans last time. A large part of the gig is actually visual and thought the view was a bit restricted at Whelans. The higher stage in the Academy should suit better.


  • #109
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,287 ✭✭✭furiousox


    He's playing Belfast on May 9th.
    Just got a ticket.

    https://cqaf.ticketsolve.com/shows/873528899/events?show_id=873528899

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



  • #110
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,287 ✭✭✭furiousox


    Opening number from Belfast last night.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfZyCb_BGz8

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



  • #111
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,287 ✭✭✭furiousox


    And a wonderful bass solo from the maestro..

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snHthhcz6HM

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



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  • #112
    furiousox
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    furiousox wrote: »
    He's coming back lads. :)
    The Academy on the 29th of May & Rory Gallagher festival on the 31st.

    It's Wilko weekend! :D

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



  • #113
    Chelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭Chelon


    My feet are tapping already. Still tickets available for what must be the bargain gig of the decade.


  • #114
    furiousox
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    Review of the Academy gig.

    https://www.goldenplec.com/live-reviews/wilko-johnson-academy/

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



  • #115
    Chelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭Chelon


    Just found out he's playing Glastonbury...and I'll be there!!!


  • #116
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,287 ✭✭✭furiousox


    He's on the acoustic stage at 6.30pm on the Friday....you lucky so and so! :D

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



  • #117
    Chelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭Chelon


    Acoustic stage - I hope not!


  • #118
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,287 ✭✭✭furiousox


    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/glastonbury/11586911/Glastonbury-2015-line-up.html

    ...and don't forget to see motorhead as well! :)

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



  • #119
    Chelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭Chelon


    furiousox wrote: »
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/glastonbury/11586911/Glastonbury-2015-line-up.html

    ...and don't forget to see motorhead as well! :)

    Good shout. Looking at Waterboys, Future Islands, Alabama Shakes, Jungle, lots of others.


  • #120
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,287 ✭✭✭furiousox


    Chelon wrote: »
    Just found out he's playing Glastonbury...and I'll be there!!!

    'The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson' film will preview in the UK with a special screening and Q&A with Wilko Johnson & Julien Temple at this year’s Glastonbury Festival on Thursday 25 June at William’s Green (11:30-11:50 Wilko Johnson Band, 12:00-12:20 Wilko & Julien Q&A, 12:20-14:10 The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson)

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



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  • #121
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,287 ✭✭✭furiousox


    'The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson' film will preview in Dublin with a screening of the film followed by a Q&A with Julien Temple at the IFI on Tuesday 21st of July.

    You are a khaki coloured bombardier, it's Hiroshima that you're nearing.



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