[url= http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/wilko-johnson-im-free-of-cancer-9811724.html ]Couldn't happen to a nicer fella[/url]
A brilliant musician and a thoroughly inspirational bloke. I loved the way that when he was diagnosed with cancer, he said 'sod chemotherapy! I'm giving on a farewell tour instead'. Then went and recorded a new album, and generally set about thoroughly enjoying what time he had left, and generally sticking two fingers up at both cancer, and convention
[i]"Now I'm recuperating and hoping to regain my strength completely soon and go back on the road and the moral of the story is you never know what's going to happen.”[/i]
Amen to that! I'll be looking out for tickets. He's bloody brilliant live! 😀
bloody great news (read about this on fretboard forum yesterday). 😀
Fantastic news!
Seemed to be in fine form at the Q Awards last might
[url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29727632 ]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29727632[/url]
Chris Evans played part of his speech this morning. Great Greatness, and reminded me to track down the album he did with Roger Daltrey last year
MoreCashThanDash - Member
Chris Evans played part of his speech this morning. Great Greatness, and reminded me to track down the album he did with Roger Daltrey last year
I heard this. Great news.
He was on the Chris Evans show a while back when he announced the tour, because I think they released a song at the same time (that they played this morning too). I remember thinking at the time what a sad story it was, but what a great outlook he had.
Good news he's doing well.
Good on him and as he said in his speech, nice work Addenbrookes!
Awesome news! Proper, err, feelgood story!
Great stuff. Although.. wow, there ain't a lot left inside him!!
[i]a tumour was removed along with his pancreas, spleen and part of his stomach.... Johnson's operation also involved the removal of his small and large intestines and the removal and reconstruction of blood vessels relating to the liver.[/i]
gives me a nice warm feeling when someone poorly gets well.
and he is a great bloke to boot.
That's the same operation that killed my mum's partner 🙁
We saw Wilco when the film about Dr Feelgood came out - they showed the film first, then Wilco and his band came on and did an hour set. Great! I'm pleased to hear he's on the mend.
A good day -> 😀 !!!!
Made of tough stuff, us Canvey Boys !!
Great news and off on a tour 😆
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The Dr Feelgood doc on bbc4 was one of the best I've seen. He is a one off.