Touring with Wilko Was An incredible experience
I learned a lot about music as well as being in the world. The man is the liveliest being I have ever come across. Pretty much a once in a life time experience. Wilko Johnson and Norman Watt Roy will join my QEH London Jazz Festival concert. You really don't want to miss it.
Thursday 21 November | 7:30PM LONDON Southbank Centre / Queen
http://www.londonjazzfestival.org.uk/events/info/gilad-atzmon
Wilko Johnson defies terminal cancer diagnosis to take Classic Rock award
The musician said he was currently 'feeling fine' and joked his farewell tour could get 'embarrassing' if it extends into next year
Adam Sherwin
I’m supposed to be dead now,” admits Wilko Johnson, the guitarist who was told that he may not survive past October after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
But on Thursday night Johnson was hailed as a musical innovator by an audience of his rock peers as he prepares to record a final album with Roger Daltrey.
Since being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, the former Dr Feelgood guitarist, 66, says he has never felt more “vividly alive”. Johnson refused chemotherapy treatment so that he would have the strength to complete a “farewell tour” in Spring, where he basked in the adoration of fans.
