Wilko Johnson

[grumpyhack]

If he's still well enough they really should try to get him a slot on the Pyramid. Last night in Glasgow was fantastic.

[monkey1989]

There's a good interview with him in Uncut magazine the one with Bowie on the cover , I never realised he's in game of thrones and I bloody love that programme

[falkirk bairn]

What the fuck happened to this topic....... it was about Wilco and the fact that he'd be a welcome addition to any Glastonbury stage given his musical heritage but as usual it's become a hijacked topic for someones rant.

He's not making it a big issue so why hijack a great discussion about his music and British guitar based pub rock era.

[grumpyhack]

What the fuck happened to this topic....... it was about Wilco and the fact that he'd be a welcome addition to any Glastonbury stage given his musical heritage but as usual it's become a hijacked topic for someones rant.

He's not making it a big issue so why hijack a great discussion about his music and British guitar based pub rock era.

[falkirk bairn]

Sorry FB I can't see any hijacking. There's been lots on here about his contribution and a couple of people have said that at set at Glasto would be a great end to a great career.

[grumpyhack]

sorry , post didn't appear until most had returned to discussing his music and away from issue of cancer and how it affects people

[falkirk bairn]

Even if people did discuss issues of cancer what's wrong with that? Wilko has chosen to make it an issue by talking openly about his attitude and his plans for a farewell tour. I doubt there is anyone who hasn't been touched by the issues surrounding cancer and may well know people who are suffering from or who have died from cancer.

It's one of those illnesses where you sometimes have time to consider how and where you'd like to go out. One of my oldest friends, who battled cancer for three years planned her funeral and departure to the finest detail.

[1waveydavey]

Falkirk Bairn I'm sorry to hear your wife had breast cancer, it isn't clear how things are now but I dearly hope everything is ok now.

It is such an emotive issue and people need to allow people to have views, those views need to be constructive and respectful but all views are welcome.

I was lucky enough to see Wilko in London on Wednesday and am mindful that as I am typing this he is on stage this very moment playing what I believe will be his last London show. Wednesday was a fantastic and fitting occasion and I am really glad I was able to go.

I can speak with some experience as I have had bowel cancer.

[grumpyhack]

As with WaveyDavey, I hope things are working out for you. No offence was meant, far from it.

I was simply admiring Wilko's positive approach to life as well as his music.

[Guest]

What the fuck happened to this topic....... it was about Wilco and the fact that he'd be a welcome addition to any Glastonbury stage given his musical heritage but as usual it's become a hijacked topic for someones rant.

He's not making it a big issue so why hijack a great discussion about his music and British guitar based pub rock era.

Edited March 11, 2013 by tonyblair

[The Nal]

Julian Temple's Oil City Confidential is on BBC 4 tonight at 11.30. Really good!

[oneeye]

He's just been on guesting with Madness bbc 4; good stuff

[Guest]

he's had to cancel his last gigs...

http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/local_news/10310412.Wilko_cancels_final_gigs/

[1waveydavey]

Ive just seen that WIlko has been announced to play at Cornbury at the start of July, in the announcement he said he is feeling ok at the moment and has the urge to play so is doing "some festivals".

That would be an absolute treat if he was at Glastonbury.

[fatyeti24]

Julian Temple's Oil City Confidential is on BBC 4 tonight at 11.30. Really good!

[Keithy]

I'll be amazed if Eavis doesn't try to make this happen, seems a natural fit though I imagine a lot will depend on how he's feeling on the day. Certainly one to mark down as a potential 'last minute addition / secret gig'

[1waveydavey]

I'll be amazed if Eavis doesn't try to make this happen, seems a natural fit though I imagine a lot will depend on how he's feeling on the day. Certainly one to mark down as a potential 'last minute addition / secret gig'

[The Nal]

Please make this happen someone!

[stutheblue]

Hopefully this can be done, this would be amazing, would like it to be officially announced though.

[sparkythetortoise]

A performance that, for me, would trump all clashes

Check out the great man's interview from yesterday

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b02qtj1z

We've heard the anecdotes before, but he's just such excellent company. I'm just happy to hear he's fit and well enough to perform.

[Midnight Man]

A performance that, for me, would trump all clashes

Check out the great man's interview from yesterday

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b02qtj1z

We've heard the anecdotes before, but he's just such excellent company. I'm just happy to hear he's fit and well enough to perform.

[Ted Dansons Wig]

Hopefully they've just not announced it in case he's not well on the day. Would love to see it

[drewsstrat]

I doubt thats the reason as he's announced cornbury which is July..

and interestingly mentions festival(s).. There's nothing bigger in the UK so I would

hope they are looking for a space on the right sized stage rather than holding this one back as a 'special guest' - that is indeed if he's playing

[DeadAmos]

Come on ME make this happen please

[CaledonianGonzo]

In a dream world of mine the Stones'd be inviting Wilko and Norman Watt-Roy on to do Bye Bye Johnny.