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Wilko Johnson Has Died At Age 75

by Paul Cashmere

R.I.P. Wilko Johnson, one time member of Dr Feelgood, member of Ian Dury & The Blockheads and collaborator with The Who’s Roger Daltrey. Wilco has passed away after a long battle with cancer.

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The Blockheads Start Kickstarter Campaign

by Music-News.com

Free Seed Films have launched a Kickstarter campaign to make a definitive documentary on the legendary backing band of Ian Dury; The Blockheads.

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Wilko Johnson photo by David Coombes, Noise11, Photo

Wilko Johnson Resting After Cancer Operation

by Music-News.com

Wilko Johnson, of The Blockheads and Dr Feelgood fame, is resting comfortably after a major operation to remove his cancerous tumour.

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Wilko Johnson photo by David Coombes, Noise11, Photo

Wilko Johnson Too Ill To Perform Anymore

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Wilko Johnson, who has been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and has not sought treatment for the disease, has played his final show.

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Wilko Johnson photo by David Coombes, Noise11, Photo

Wilko Johnson Adds Extra Farewell Date

by Paul Cashmere

Wilko Johnson, founding member of Dr Feelgood and later guitarist with Ian Dury & The Blockheads, has added an extra date to his farewell tour.

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Wilko Johnson photo by David Coombes, Noise11, Photo

Wilko Johnson To Play Last Shows Before He Dies

by Paul Cashmere

Wilko Johnson, founding member of Dr Feelgood and one-time member of Ian Dury & The Blockheads, has announced four final dates before he dies.

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Wilko Johnson Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer

by Paul Cashmere

Wilko Johnson, from Dr Feelgood and Ian Dury and The Blockheads, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

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