Tag Archives: Norman Watt-Roy

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 →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Blockheads, Canvey Island, Chess, Dr Feelgood, Dylan Howe, Essex, Game of Thrones, Hugh Cornwell, Ian Dury, JJ Burnel, Madness, Manchester Academy, Mollie Marriott, Norman Watt-Roy, R'n'B, Roger Daltrey, Southend, The Jam, The Stranglers, The Who, Wilko Johnson | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged A Matter of Life and Death, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Blockheads, Cambridge, Canvey Island, Charlie Chyann, Chess, Colne, Dr Feelgood, Dylan Howe, Essex, Game of Thrones, Great British R'n'B Festival, Ian Dury, JJ Burnel, john Donne, Johnny Kidd, Julien Temple, lancashire, Norman Watt-Roy, rhythm and blues, Roger Daltrey, Rolling Stones, Southend, The Jam, The Pirates, The Seventh Seal, The Stranglers, The Who, Thomas Middleton, Wilko Johnson, Zoe Howe | 6 Comments

Really Glad You Came – a re-appraisal of the Ian Dury record collection

Posted on October 22, 2014 by writewyattuk

I finally got around to seeing 2010 Ian Dury bio-pic Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll a couple of weeks ago. I’d resisted before, having read Richard Balls’ 2000 excellent Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll: The Life … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music | Tagged Apples, Blockheads, Charley Charles, Chaz Jankel, Davey Payne, Edsel Records, Frances Rufelle, Ian Dury, John Turnbull, Kirsty MacColl, Merlin Rhys-Jones, Michael McEvoy, Mickey Gallagher, Mr Love Pants, New Boots and Panties, Norman Watt-Roy, Wilko Johnson, Wreckless Eric | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Alison Moyet, Blockheads, Canvey Island, Dr Feelgood, Fender Telecaster, Geno Washington, Ian Dury, Kennington Cricketers, Lee Brilleaux, Madness, Norman Watt-Roy, Oil City Confidential, Wilko Johnson | 8 Comments

Reasons to be Grateful, Part 53

Posted on March 31, 2013 by writewyattuk

OI OI! They may be missing the main man these days, but The Blockheads are going strong, judging by Friday night at Preston’s 53 Degrees. Cutting to the chase, Derek Hussey – familiar on-stage long before his promotion to front-man … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged 53 Degrees, Blockheads, Chaz Jankel, Dave Lewis, Derek Hussey, Ian Dury, John Roberts, Johnny Turnbull, Mickey Gallagher, Norman Watt-Roy, Preston, Wilko Johnson | 3 Comments

Tag Archives: Norman Watt-Roy

Playing the mind guerilla – back in touch with Wilko Johnson

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

Really Glad You Came – a re-appraisal of the Ian Dury record collection

Wilko Johnson – we salute you

Reasons to be Grateful, Part 53

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