Wilko Johnson

[relaxedanderson]

Right, I'm convinced I posted a post about this a few days ago; however, since I only visit VSN these days while completely full to the top with alcohol there's a good chance I'm mistaken so thus I will post it again.

The great Wilko Johnson is dying of cancer...

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)

The lesson here dudes is to see your heroes live when you still have the chance. I missed the Ramones and now they are all dead. I missed Wilko on essentially a bi-monthly basis and now I probably won't get to see him.

You lot would probably know him better as that bloke from Game of Thrones...