Wilko Johnson
English musician (1947–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. Johnson was known for his distinctive guitar playing style, which he achieved by not using a plectrum but playing fingerstyle. This enabled him to play rhythm guitar and riffs or solos at the same time creating a highly percussive guitar sound.
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Birth name | John Andrew Wilkinson[1] |
Born | (1947-07-12)12 July 1947 Canvey Island, Essex, England |
Died | 21 November 2022(2022-11-21) (aged 75) Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England |
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Years active | 1970–2022 |
Labels | United Artists |
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Website | wilkojohnson |
Johnson and Dr. Feelgood were an influence on the English punk movement. Paul Weller said of Johnson: "Wilko may not be as famous as some other guitarists, but he's right up there. And there are a lot of people who'll say the same. I can hear Wilko in lots of places. It's some legacy."[2]
In 2011 and 2012 he appeared in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, as the mute executioner Ser Ilyn Payne.