A SURVIVOR of cancer has made a rousing return to the stage, with his band performing in the capital city soon.
Wilko Johnson, who starred in Game of Thrones as Ser Ilyn Payne and has recovered from what was diagnosed as terminal cancer, is joined by Norman-Watt Roy, Dylan Howe and special guest Glenn Tilbrook on his tour which takes them to Cardiff.
Wilko Johnson
Heavily influenced by Mick Green, Wilko employs a finger-style, chop-chord strumming action which he describes as the ‘stab.’ This allows for chords and lead to be played at the same time, giving a fluency and a distinctive sound unlike the cleaner swat of a pick.
With this economic sound, coupled with that black-suited, scowling look, and the yards he covered across the stage pausing only to twist the guitar lead out from under his feet, Wilko became one of the guitar heroes of the era.
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Following a stint with Ian Dury & The Blockheads in the 80s, he eventually formed The Wilko Johnson Band with ex-Blockhead Norman Watt-Roy on bass and Dylan Howe on drums.
The band are on tour with Glenn Tilbrook, well-known as a singer and guitarist for the band Squeeze which was formed in the 1970s.
Glenn Tilbrook
Despite the years, Mr Tilbrook's unwavering devotion of performing live shows no signs of slowing down.
Wilko Johnson Band, with special guest Glenn Tilbrook, will share their unusual sound at The Tramshed, Cardiff, on Friday April 26. The doors open at 7.30pm, with the music from 8pm.
Tickets are £32.63 from eventim.co.uk/wilko-johnson-with-special-guest-glenn-tilbrook-cardiff-tickets.html?affiliate=GCL&fun=evdetail&doc=evdetailb&key=2185896$11084447 or call 0844 249 1000.
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