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Wilko Johnson

John Andrew Wilkinson (12 July 1947 – 21 November 2022), better known by the stage name Wilko Johnson, was an English guitarist, singer, songwriter and occasional actor. He was a member of the pub rock/rhythm and blues band Dr. Feelgood in the 1970s. Johnson was known for his distinctive guitar playing style, which he achieved by not using a plectrum but playing fingerstyle. This enabled him to pl…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United Kingdom
Born
July 12th, 1947
Died
November 21st, 2022
Genres
Labels
Jungle Records
Chess
Skydog
Fresh Records
Mystic Records
Last updated: November 23rd, 2022·MusicBrainz

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