Tag Archives: Dr Feelgood

Wilko Johnson / Glenn Tilbrook – Warrington Parr Hall

Posted on March 5, 2019 by writewyattuk

Some 15 months after my last visit to the Parr Hall, and 25 years after a brief stint working in this North West town, I was back in Warrington for a night of quality musicianship and maximum R&B. Last time … Continue reading →

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The healing power of music – talking Trouble Songs with Stuart Bailie

Posted on July 9, 2018 by writewyattuk

Stuart Bailie was chasing invoices when I called him in Belfast, facing up to one of the less glamorous facets of life as a freelance writer, yet part of the job he reckons takes up most of his time. And … Continue reading →

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Playing the mind guerilla – back in touch with Wilko Johnson

Posted on May 10, 2018 by writewyattuk

Five years after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, R’n’B guitar legend Wilko Johnson is still very much with us, in the form of his life, and more than happy to talk about the power of rock’n’roll and survival against all … Continue reading →

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Looking back with the ultimate R’n’B survivor – the Wilko Johnson interview

Posted on August 18, 2016 by writewyattuk

I reckon Wilko Johnson forgot I was calling. Either that or he was just wrapped up in the book he was reading, Thomas Middleton’s early 17th century play, The Revenger’s Tragedy, enjoying time to himself back at home in Southend before … Continue reading →

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From The Jam / Nine Below Zero – Colne, The Muni

Posted on February 1, 2016 by writewyattuk

Any musician worth their salt will have learned a great deal by getting along to the mystical East at the weekend (well, East Lancashire, any road), for a masterclass in maximum r’n’b and impassioned post-punk. While The Jam material played … Continue reading →

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Now the time has come – back in touch with Bruce Foxton

Posted on January 21, 2016 by writewyattuk

After an extended festive break, Bruce Foxton is all set for another punishing year for his band, with 100-plus gigs already arranged and a brand new album on its way. If anything, the anniversary circuit is old hat for Bruce … Continue reading →

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Ruby celebrations showcase Stranglers’ survival instincts – the Jean-Jacques Burnel interview

Posted on July 4, 2014 by writewyattuk

Warning: this interview includes JJ Burnel’s own brand of industrial language in places, possibly explaining the derivation of the phrase, ‘excuse my French’. A note on The Stranglers’ website from Jean-Jacques Burnel reads: “On this, the occasion of our Ruby … Continue reading →

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Destination Venus, via Edinburgh, with The Rezillos’ Eugene Reynolds

Posted on April 12, 2014 by writewyattuk

New wave legends The Rezillos are back on tour, prompting writewyattuk to speak to co-founder Eugene Reynolds about 38 years of music, motorbikes and madness. I was too young to catch The Rezillos live the first time around, but my … Continue reading →

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Wilko Johnson – we salute you

Posted on April 27, 2013 by writewyattuk

WAS it really a month ago Madness were fighting off the bitter winter elements outside Broadcasting House, with their special guests including a certain guitar legend? You had to fear for Wilko Johnson on such a freezing cold night with … Continue reading →

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