12/29/2023 0 Comments Wilko johnson bookThis riveting tale of his battle against cancer was perhaps too close to home for some of us, dealing with our own family health issues. It turned out to be amazing viewing though, every bit as compelling as Julien’s quirky take on Canvey Island’s favourite sons Dr Feelgood – the band in which Wilko made his name – and all the more emotional. I let on that – although I loved the first film – it took me a while to get the courage to watch The Ecstasy. So what did he hope to see from his rooftop observatory that night? It wasn’t great weather in Lancashire, but I couldn’t assume it was the same in Essex. Either that or he was just wrapped up in the book he was reading, Thomas Middleton’s early 17 th century play, The Revenger’s Tragedy, enjoying time to himself back at home in Southend before his next batch of live and studio commitments.Īnyone who’s seen either of the fantastic Julien Temple documentary films involving Wilko (2009’s Dr Feelgood biopic Oil City Confidential and last year’s The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson) will know he’s a keen star-gazer. ![]() I reckon Wilko Johnson forgot I was calling. ![]() Survival Instinct: Wilko Johnson and his band (Photo copyright: Leif Laaksonen)
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