Wilko Johnson Announcement

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This is very sad news :(

WILKO JOHNSON – IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

I am very sad to announce that Wilko has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas. He has chosen not to receive any chemotherapy.

He is currently in good spirits, is not yet suffering any physical effects and can expect to enjoy at least another few months of reasonable health and activity.

He has just set off on a trip to Japan; on his return we plan to complete a new CD, make a short tour of France, then give a series of farewell gigs in the UK. There is also a live DVD in the pipeline, filmed on the last UK tour.

Wilko wishes to offer his sincere thanks for all the support he has had over his long career, from those who have worked with him to, above all, those devoted fans and admirers who have attended
his live gigs, bought his recordings and generally made his life such an extraordinarily full and eventful experience.

Thank you.

Robert Hoy
(Manager)
 

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Saw it earlier on Facebook, nearly fell out of my chair. Devastating news.
 

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......Ironically. we were only recently talking about booking tickets to see him on his forthcoming British tour.
Pancreatic cancer ? Sounds frightening. We dont want to be losing another guitar legend.
 

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Will definitely see him on tour now. Seen him before, absolutely brilliant.
 

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It is a real shame this is his final tour, great man live, will be a great loss, one of the music businesses real characters:)
 

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Typical....as soon as the announcement was made...the gig in Sheffield has sold out. So now we are hoping by chance some tickets come available.All the old DR FEELGOOD fans have come out the woodwork....
 
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