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John Andrew Wilkinson (12 July 1947 – 21 November 2022), better known by the stage name Wilko Johnson, was an English guitarist, singer, songwriter and occasional actor. He was a member of the pub rock / rhythm and blues band Dr. Feelgood in the 1970s.
Going Back Home is a collaborative studio album by former Dr. Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson and the Who lead vocalist Roger Daltrey released in 2014. The album contains versions of songs previously recorded by Johnson and his former band Dr. Feelgood, as well as a version of "Everybody's Carrying a Gun" by Wilko Johnson and the Solid Senders.
It was written by Wilko Johnson and produced by Vic Maile. [3] The B-side of the record is a cover of "(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66". [4] Later, in September 1976, a live recording of the song was issued by the band as a single, with a live recording of "Keep It Out of Sight" on the B-side.
"She Does It Right" is a song by the band Dr. Feelgood, recorded in 1974 and appearing on their debut album, Down by the Jetty. [3] The track was written by Wilko Johnson, and produced by Vic Maile. [4] The song was the band's second UK single release, following their debut "Roxette", [3] in March 1975, [3] but failed to reach the UK Singles ...
Written by Wilko Johnson and produced by Bert de Coteaux, [4] it was Dr. Feelgood's first hit single. [3] and the only hit single to feature Johnson, the other five all featuring Gypie Mayo. The B-side of the record, "Lights Out", was written by Seth David and Mac Rebennack. [5]
Sneakin' Suspicion is the fourth album by the English band Dr. Feelgood, released in 1977. [3] During recording of Sneakin' Suspicion, the band nearly disbanded following the departure of guitarist, songwriter and focal point, Wilko Johnson. [4]
Johnson had considered retiring from the music business until he was asked by Davey Payne and Dury, old friends from their pub rock days, to join the Blockheads. The new-line up first appeared on the "I Want To Be Straight" single, which was released before the album, and reached number 22 in the UK Singles Chart .
I'm a Man – The Best of the Wilko Johnson Years 1974–1977: Released: 23 February 2015; Label: Parlophone; Formats: CD; Gettin' Their Kicks at the BBC with Wilko Johnson 1973–75: Released: 27 November 2015; Label: Grand; Formats: 2xCD; Rock 'n' Roll Gentleman – Eleven Recordings with Dr. Feelgood 1975–1993: Released: 17 October 2017 ...