![]() With this economic sound, coupled with that black-suited, scowling look, and the yards he covered across the stage pausing only to twist the guitar lead out from under his feet, Wilko became one of the guitar heroes of the era. This allows for chords and lead to be played at the same time, giving a fluency and a distinctive sound very unlike the cleaner swat of a pick. Heavily influenced by legendary guitarist Mick Green from ’60s rockers Johnny Kidd & The Pirates, Wilko employs a finger-style, chop-chord strumming action (the ‘stab’, as he describes it). ![]() But no, Wilko was lured into music by the dark magic spun by his first Telecaster, bought from a music store in Southend, Essex, soon after becoming the strutting, grimacing, six-string rhythmic powerhouse behind Lee Brilleaux in Dr Feelgood.įeel good? Audiences certainly did in the mid ’70s as Wilko duck-walked his way across countless stages and venues in the UK, with Dr Feelgood in the vanguard of the pub rock movement, performing the gutsy down-to-earth rock and roll that was a welcome antidote to the faltering prog-rock era. The man from Canvey Island, who studied English at Newcastle University before doing a bit of travelling, could have been a retired teacher by now, sucking on a pipe and whittling away at his pension. And whether you’re black, white, green, atheist or believer, it’s what you put into life that’s going to get you anything, or nothing, at the end. “Man, there’s nothing like being told you’re dying to make you feel alive.”Īmen. But despite the doctors’ worst predictions he continues to perform and present himself with vigour and a new zest for life. Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2016 takes place in Ballyshannon, Co.So said Wilko in a recent interview, having been diagnosed in late 2012 with terminal pancreatic cancer. It adds to an already awesome Festival line-up and it is going to be a very fitting tribute to Rory, 21 years after his sad passing”.Įarly Bird Tickets for all 3 Nights at the Festival Big Top at just €60 for all 3 Nights (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) are available here. It’s going to be a brilliant festival and Norman's going to be real busy, as he is also performing on the Sunday night with "The Blockheads" in Ballyshannon, I am really looking forward to playing at Rory Gallagher Festival 2016 in Ireland, going to be great”.įestival Chairperson Barry O’Neill said “we are absolutely delighted that Wilko Johnson & His Band are returning, so many people were asking us to bring Wilko, Norman & Dylan back and we didn't have to think twice. Wilko Johnson said “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to return to Rory’s birthplace, we had such a great gig in Ballyshannon last year, it has to be done again. The Saturday night is a stunning line-up that also includes local legend JOHNNY GALLAGHER & the Boxtie Band as well as the Best Guitarist of the Year Award winner at the recent European Blues Awards - LAURENCE JONES & HIS BAND. The addition of Wilko Johnson to the line-up for this Special 21st Anniversary salute to the Late Great G-Man is being widely welcomed on all social media platforms. The award winning festival that honours the Late Great Rory Gallagher will be quite special this year in marking the 20th Anniversary of the Ballyshannon born Blues Rock Legend. Wilko Johnson Band will perform on SATURDAY 4th JUNE 2016 on what will be the penultimate night of the Rory Gallagher Festival at the Big Top in Ballyshannon Town Centre. ![]() Wilko Johnson & His Band stormed the Festival last year in Ballyshannon to a sold-out Big Top and have agreed to return this year for what will be the band's only Irish date. Donegal between Thursday 2nd and Sunday 5th June 2016. Feelgood) with Norman Watt-Roy (The Blockheads) and drummer Dylan Howe have been added to the line-up for this year’s Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival that will take place in Ballyshannon, Co.
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