Following his recovery from what had been diagnosed as terminal cancer, Wilko Johnson the HBO Game of Thrones character Ser Ilyn Payne (the mute executioner responsible for chopping off Ned Stark’s (Sean Bean) head) and original Dr Feelgood guitarist has enjoyed a rousing return to the live arena recently, including a number 1 album with Roger Daltrey and playing a sold out show at The Royal Albert Hall to mark his 70th birthday.
Heavily influenced by Mick Green, Wilko employs a finger-style, chop-chord strumming action (the ‘stab’, as he describes it). This allows for chords and lead to be played at the same time, giving a fluency and a distinctive sound very unlike the cleaner swat of a pick.
With this economic sound, coupled with that black-suited, scowling look, and the yards he covered across the stage pausing only to twist the guitar lead out from under his feet, Wilko became one of the guitar heroes of the era.
Following a stint with Ian Dury & The Blockheads in the 80′s, he eventually formed The Wilko Johnson Band with ex-Blockhead Norman Watt-Roy on bass. Also featuring Dylan Howe on drums, the trio have become one of the most exciting r’n’b bands in the world today.
With very special guest Glenn Tilbrook
Glenn Tilbrook has more than earned his place at pop’s top table as one of our most cherished Songwriters, singers and guitarists, not to mention an in-demand and endlessly endearing live performer.
45 years after he first linked up with Chris Difford to form the band that became the much-loved evergreen Squeeze, his unwavering devotion to, and joy of playing live, shows no signs of diminishing.
WILKO JOHNSON BAND feat Norman Watt-Roy and Dylan Howe with special guest GLENN TILBROOK – March 2019 shows include:
Friday 1st March
WARRINGTON – Parr Hall
Box Office No: 01925 442345
Website – https://parrhall.culturewarrington.org/whats-on/wilko-johnson/
Doors – 7.00pm / On-Stage – 8.00pm
Tickets – From £27.50 advance
Saturday 2nd March
BEXHILL – De La Warr Pavilion
Box Office No: 01424 229111
Website – https://www.dlwp.com/event/wilko-johnson/
Doors – 7.00pm / On-Stage – 8.00pm
Tickets – £30.00 advance
Friday 8th March
SOUTHEND ON SEA – Cliffs Pavilion
Box Office No: 01702 35135
Website – https://southendtheatres.org.uk/Online/tickets-wilko-johnson-southend-2019
Doors – 7.00pm
Tickets – £34.00 advance
Saturday 9th March
SOUTHAMPTON – Engine Rooms
Box Office No: 0800 688 9311
Website – http://engineroomssouthampton.com/event/wilko-johnson/
Doors – 7.00pm
Tickets – £29.90 advance
Sunday 10th March
ST ALBANS – Arena
Box Office No: 01727 844488
Website – https://www.alban-arena.co.uk/events/wilko-johnson/
Doors – 6.30pm
Tickets – £32.50 advance
Friday 15th March
NEWCASTLE – Tyne Theatre
Box Office No: 0844 249 1000
Website – http://tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/events/wilko-johnson-with-special-guest-glen-tilbrook/
Doors – 7.30pm
Tickets – £32.50 advance
Thursday 25th April
CAMBRIDGE – Junction
Box Office No: 0844 249 1000
Website – https://www.eventim.co.uk/wilko-johnson-with-special-guest-glenn-tilbrook-cambridge-tickets.html?affiliate=GCL&fun=evdetail&doc=evdetailb&key=2185896$11084432
Doors – 7.00pm
Tickets – £32.50 advance
Friday 26th April
CARDIFF – Tramshed
Box Office No: 0844 249 1000
Website – https://www.eventim.co.uk/wilko-johnson-with-special-guest-glenn-tilbrook-cardiff-tickets.html?affiliate=GCL&fun=evdetail&doc=evdetailb&key=2185896$11084447
Doors – 7.30pm
Tickets – £32.50 advance
Saturday 27th April
CHELTENHAM – Town Hall
Box Office No: 0844 249 1000
Website – https://www.eventim.co.uk/wilko-johnson-with-special-guest-glenn-tilbrook-cheltenham-tickets.html?affiliate=GCL&fun=evdetail&doc=evdetailb&key=2185896$11087989&fromPromoWithEridRestriction=true
Doors – 7.30pm
Tickets – £32.50 advance