![]() There’s not really any banter with the audience between songs, which is a pity. Songs like Going Back Home, Roxette, and Sneakin’ Suspicion follow in quick succession of each other. However, the sound is a little muddy at times, with Johnson’s vocals becoming lost in the mix. Howe’s drumming is always tight and efficient. Watt-Roy plays his bass like a man possessed. They are a tight trio who perfectly complement each other. Johnson is joined on stage by Norman Watt-Roy (on bass guitar) and Dylan Howe (on drums). He exhibits real stage presence, moving around like a caged tiger. After major surgery, Johnson is now cancer-free and more than most people can justifiably claim to be enjoying a new lease on life.įrom an early stage, Johnson showcases his trademark stage moves, most notably his famous duck walk, while brandishing his familiar Telecaster guitar like a machine gun. Happily, as with Mark Twain before him, the reports of his (imminent) death, proved to be greatly exaggerated. His response was to embark on a farewell tour and record a new album with Roger Daltrey. ![]() Three years ago, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only months to live. He first came to prominence as a co-founder (and the songwriter) of Dr. Wilko Johnson has both a distinguished musical pedigree and a quite remarkable life story.
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