Wilko Johnson

[Wooderson]

Ferry's Jealous Guy cover is the pits.

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Chuffed for all the Ilyn Payne geeks.

[sparkythetortoise]

So, theres a very good chance Roger Daltry will be with him right?

[The Nal]

I really hope so. This would surely be worth missing a shit in the toilets across from The Rocket Lounge.

[sparkythetortoise]

Methinks someone has never had a shit there then.

[michael eavis' beard]

Saw Wilko Johnson at Bingley last year and it smashed it. Delighted he's on the Glasto bill this year!

[math125]

Sad news that Wilko has had to cancel some gigs on the advice of his doctor. Fingers crossed he'll make it to Glastonbury.

[Ratpat]

http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/comment/articles/2014-04/30/wilko-johnson-cancer-interview

There's a chance he might survive thanks to an operation but has to cancel his concerts (doesn't state whether Glasto is among them or not)

GET WELL SOON :-)

[suzie sue]

6 music saying that he has cancelled all future engagements.

Was looking forward to seeing him at G

[Pinhead]

Was supposed to be at Bearded Theory as well.

[Spliffman]

Propper gutted! So sad ;-(>

[Perks]

Yeah poor fella. Was so nice seeing him doing so well since Christmas and getting some festival appearances in. Very sad

[Wooderson]

Theres actually a chance that this humdinger of a procedure might save him.

[sparkythetortoise]

Yeah poor fella. Was so nice seeing him doing so well since Christmas and getting some festival appearances in. Very sad

[sparkythetortoise]

http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/comment/articles/2014-04/30/wilko-johnson-cancer-interview

There's a chance he might survive thanks to an operation but has to cancel his concerts (doesn't state whether Glasto is among them or not)

GET WELL SOON :-)

[michael eavis' beard]

Saw him live last summer and was very much looking forward to seeing him again at Glastonbury. However, it is hard to be disappointed when you consider the reason why he is cancelling. If this operation does save or extend his life then the world will be better place for it. The guy is a true inspiration to people. Keep on rocking!

[Perks]

I think you may have missed the main point of the article. Wilko has cancelled his shows because he's been advised that there may, after all, be a chance that an operation will save him. Up until recently he has been facing certain death, but following a period of relative good health (he should have been dead my now, as he puts it) he was reexamined and the cancer is now thought to be operable - albeit with a high risk procedure.

I would have loved to have seen him at Glastonbury, but its wondrous news that the old fella might yet pull through, completely against the run of play. I shall raise a glass to him come June in his absence, hoping he is in bed recuperating.

[Rumblestripe]

Sad to be missing Wilko at Glasto, delighted that it's for this reason and no other.

That article is fantastic by the way and thanks to whoever posted it.

*raises imaginary glass* Your very good health Wilko!

[Mouseboy11]

Anyone reckon there's a chance he could be well enough by Glasto, might reschedule?

Edited April 30, 2014 by Mouseboy11

[sparkythetortoise]

Anyone reckon there's a chance he could be well enough by Glasto, might reschedule?

[shortleg]

Gutted as I am that it sounds like we will probably miss him, he has been such a fantastic inspiration and this is the best of reasons to cancel gigs by the sound of it,. I can't wait to hear him tell us all about it afterwards in his own inimitable fashion.

Actually in one way I would be glad to miss him because I have a horrible history of seeing legends shortly before they pass on. (James Brown, Lonnie Donegan, Ian Durie, Amy Winehouse, several of the Buena Vista guys etc)

[A Guy Called Matt]

On the latest press releases it says Glasto is also cancelled.

Get well soon Wilko.

[billum]

Ah well, if this means we might get a chance to see him *next* year, and maybe a year after that too, for the sake of missing him this time, then I certainly don't mind.

I was really looking forward to it this year though - his show at Koko last year with Norman and Dylan Howe was fantastic and he was so full of energy! He can take any place down.

Best of luck Wilks!

[Ruwise]

Best of luck to him. Sad I won't get to see him but fingers crossed the op is the cure he needs.

[little_jim]

A shame would be good to catch him, but if he can add some years on to his life by missing a few shows, all the best to him wish him a speedy return!

[Mouseboy11]

My dad made me promise I'd go see him (I was secretly planning on going anyway) in exchange for a donation towards my ticket cost. He's a massive Dr.Feelgood and Wilko fan! He's got one of his signature Telecasters on the wall at home.

Gutted as I was really looking forward to seeing him!