Wilko Johnson as Ser Ilyn Payne in Game of Thrones. Johnson remained with Dr Feelgood for their first four albums, the latter three of which charted in the top 20 of the UK albums chart, before inter-band conflict led him to part ways with the group.
The band went on to become mainstays of the British pub rock scene, and Johnson quickly became known for his distinctive style of guitar playing, which utilised fingerpicking in order to play riffs or solos while playing rhythm, as well as his flamboyant performances, which often featured him raising his guitar to his shoulders like a gun.ĭr Feelgood’s intense, brutal take on R&B was a major influence on the British punk music that would emerge in the 70s and 80s.
He began playing guitar as a teenager, but his career began in earnest in 1971, when he formed Dr Feelgood with singer Lee Brilleaux, bass player John B Sparks, and drummer John Martin. Johnson was born John Peter Wilkinson in Canvey Island, Essex, in 1947. His presence will be felt for many more years.” “When I interviewed him a few years ago, he was bright, thoughtful and an astonishing story teller. “His unique, wired playing and stage presence thrilled and inspired many guitarists, myself included,” he tweeted. Photograph: Ian Dickson/Rex/ShutterstockĪlex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand was among those to pay tribute to Johnson. Dr Feelgood … Wilko Johnson with Lee Brilleaux and John B Sparks.
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