Vinegar Tits 605 Posted January 9, 2013 Apparently the print edition of the Southend Echo is reporting Canvey Island's finest Wilko Johnson has terminal cancer and is refusing chemo. He did have to cancel a hometown gig back in November last year due to being taken into hospital but that's the latest on the SE website at the moment. A statement should be on Wilko's website shortly. Really sad news, but obviously one to watch depending on what sort of cancer it is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,532 Posted January 9, 2013 Apparently Southend Echo are reporting Canvey Island's finest Wilko Johnson has terminal cancer and is refusing chemo. He did have to cancel a hometown gig back in November last year due to being taken into hospital but that's the latest on the SE website at the moment. A statement should be on Wilko's website shortly. Really sad news if true, but obviously one to watch depending on what sort of cancer it is. Oh heck That news has really knocked the wind out of me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 605 Posted January 9, 2013 Oh heck That news has really knocked the wind out of me. Confirmation here Anyone know if cancer of the pancreas is a 'bad' cancer? As for what will be a farewell tour, he's not playing anywhere near me. Hopefully he'll add some more dates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted January 9, 2013 Was Wilko Johnson discussed here before? For some reason his Wikipedia page has been viewed by me in the past month and I have no idea why. If it's pancreatic cancer, he'd be doing very well to make the starting line for 2014. Better make the most of this farewell tour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,532 Posted January 9, 2013 Oh heck That news has really knocked the wind out of me. Confirmation here Anyone know if cancer of the pancreas is a 'bad' cancer? As for what will be a farewell tour, he's not playing anywhere near me. Hopefully he'll add some more dates. I feel honoured that I got to have a beer with him (well I had a beer, he had water) when he played as a guest on John Otway's "21st anniversary of the hit" gig at the Royal Albert Hall. Just wish I could get back in time to see him gig just one last time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 9, 2013 Looks like he'll be joining Lee Brilleaux and Ian Dury in pub rock heaven then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falkekopf 50 Posted January 9, 2013 Oh heck That news has really knocked the wind out of me. Confirmation here Anyone know if cancer of the pancreas is a 'bad' cancer? As for what will be a farewell tour, he's not playing anywhere near me. Hopefully he'll add some more dates. I feel honoured that I got to have a beer with him (well I had a beer, he had water) when he played as a guest on John Otway's "21st anniversary of the hit" gig at the Royal Albert Hall. Just wish I could get back in time to see him gig just one last time. Absolutely gutted by this news. I've seen him many times over the years. Just one more album and one more tour and it's goodnight. So sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted January 9, 2013 Apparently the print edition of the Southend Echo is reporting Canvey Island's finest Wilko Johnson has terminal cancer and is refusing chemo. He did have to cancel a hometown gig back in November last year due to being taken into hospital but that's the latest on the SE website at the moment. A statement should be on Wilko's website shortly. Really sad news, but obviously one to watch depending on what sort of cancer it is. Political leaders, television stars and the like I can handle but...not WILKO!! Met the man myself, top bloke, great musician, brilliant performer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted January 9, 2013 Who? I haven't heard of him either Winnie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 9, 2013 Who? Roger? regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted January 9, 2013 Who? Dr Feelgood, the guys who sang "When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,532 Posted January 10, 2013 Wilko's on guitar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 905 Posted January 10, 2013 Who? Dr Feelgood, the guys who sang "When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman". That was Dr. Hook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,586 Posted January 10, 2013 Who? I haven't heard of him either Winnie. Ian Dury & Wilko 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted January 10, 2013 He also played the executioner who [where's the spoiler alert feature?] chopped off someone important's head at the end of season 1 on Game of Thrones. http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Ilyn_Payne Must be a definite DL candidate for 2014, partly because the deadline - "Roger, Wilko, over and out" - writes itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted January 10, 2013 Who? Dr Feelgood, the guys who sang "When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman". That was Dr. Hook No, Dr. Hook did "The Next Episode" and "California Love". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,586 Posted January 10, 2013 Who? Dr Feelgood, the guys who sang "When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman". That was Dr. Hook No, Dr. Hook did "The Next Episode" and "California Love". I thought Dr Hook was from The Muppet Show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 10, 2013 Who? Dr Feelgood, the guys who sang "When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman". That was Dr. Hook No, Dr. Hook did "The Next Episode" and "California Love". I thought Dr Hook was from The Muppet Show. That was Dr Bunsen Honeydew. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,953 Posted January 10, 2013 Who? Dr Feelgood, the guys who sang "When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman". That was Dr. Hook No, Dr. Hook did "The Next Episode" and "California Love". I thought Dr Hook was from The Muppet Show. That was Dr Bunsen Honeydew. regards, Hein Or for their musical doctor, Dr. Teeth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefunkyfaz 51 Posted January 10, 2013 Oh heck That news has really knocked the wind out of me. Confirmation here Anyone know if cancer of the pancreas is a 'bad' cancer? My brother died 8 days after being diagnosed with it. Admittedly they "caught" it very late and by then it had spread to other major organs, but it's one of the really nasty ones that shows no symptoms until it's too late. Sadly, I'll be very surprised if Wilko's still here in the summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falkekopf 50 Posted January 10, 2013 Oh heck That news has really knocked the wind out of me. Confirmation here Anyone know if cancer of the pancreas is a 'bad' cancer? My brother died 8 days after being diagnosed with it. Admittedly they "caught" it very late and by then it had spread to other major organs, but it's one of the really nasty ones that shows no symptoms until it's too late. Sadly, I'll be very surprised if Wilko's still here in the summer. The farewell tour is being hastily put together for March as he probably won't be strong enough or well enough after that. I think you're right that he won't make it to the summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 905 Posted January 10, 2013 Who? Dr Feelgood, the guys who sang "When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman". That was Dr. Hook No, Dr. Hook did "The Next Episode" and "California Love". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 10, 2013 Got a couple of Dr. Feelgood albums. Good band... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falkekopf 50 Posted January 11, 2013 Got a couple of Dr. Feelgood albums. Good band... A Trigger's broom band these days though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
