Life is temporary, but legacy can last forever. Wilko, you'll be remembered. Cheers for the memories, not least of all for the dignity and positivity you've shown. xx
Saw Wilko Johnson perform in Narberth Queens Hall last July 2012. It's down in Wales for those that do not know. Really had doubts about going but he played a fantastic concert and though I'll never see another one this will hopefully remain in my brain for a long time to come. Lost my own Mum to cancer in March 2012 so I really do hate this horrible disease
Who the hell disliked this? This is his life... I am really inspired about him facing his mortality so bravely but so openly. What a great guy! A a great musician!
A true, honest to god legend. Wilko represents everything that music lacks today. Honesty, commitment, soul. What a hero. Will be a very dark day when he passes
This is so hard to watch but you learn a lot about life from it. To be free of any worries about the future, to know what is going to happen and to be given time to end things in a way you want to is in a way a good thing. Total respect for Wilko, God bless him.
I was fortunate enough to speak to this great man and shake his hand a couple of years ago before a gig at the Robin2 in Bilston. Wonderful person and a fabulous musician. All the best Wilko x
Wilko johnson, rock and roll legend, you will never be forgotten, one of the bravest and most honest men around, long may your music rock everyones socks off forever. Thanks for everything Wilko :)
What an incredible and deeply genuine spirit. To hear death spoken about with such light and energy is fantastic. No fear, just wonder at the world and the life he has lived.
Dude was rocking crowds when my dad was a cracking on and I'm 30! I've been lucky enough to see some of his farewell tour. He's such a real bloke and a proper unique artist, the music is timeless. His energy boundless. Such a good lad. No-one is gonna forget this geezer, A Legend in the true sense of the word
What brilliant bloke my dad died of the same thing you are a true legend god bless you and thanks for the great music some band up there is going to have one hell of a musician
god ime glad ive seen this. i suffer with depression but this guy has just put me to shame. what an attitude to take. i could listen to him talk all day. good on you wilko.
Rock and blues along with his guitar has given this great real man an insight into life very few ever see. I'll keep a bit of Wilko with me always, no matter where he ends up Wilko will always be rocking. Cheers from the Highlands.
Dear Wilko just to tell i think you are amazing.saw you many times in north london and you really influence me as a young pup.i went on to play drums in many bands and always sought your type of music.i admire you so much then and now in your new struggle of health.you were gourgous as a young man and now. god bless you.so many guitarist know of of you in auz . luv you WILKO XX
What an interview and an inspiration to everyone, very sad but the best thing I've seen on the news, he blew the presenters away. Seen him three times ,I will be missing that.
Who could not like Wilko Johnson , Seems to me if i acchieved even half the things he has in his life then i would still be a happy man. The days of Dr Feelgood , Wilko and Lee Brilleaux were truly iconic times and the start of something that really kick started Punk music in my eyes! I hope he stays well for as long as possible,such a nice guy!!
Amazing inspirational man! You don't need religion to face death with such a positive attitude, just an amazing positive outlook that Wilko has. I hope when my time comes - if I know about it - I can muster the same fortitude! WILKO you are an awesome guy! I don't normally have 'heroes' but you are one for me!
yeah big thanks for the upload as we cant get the bbc in Australia...Wilko is just the best..I have also been able to share a little bit of life with Wilko and his family memories treasured for always..xxx
wilko you are great been a fan for years, the best rhythm guitar player in the world, such a brave man,i wish you all the best and believe it or not im known to certain people as wilko, its a nickname due to my being a guitarist also, high praise indeed
If was either of those 2 presenters.........i'd of just give him a cuddle for the shear fact of being a truly wonderful person.............and possible one of the worlds best guitar players x
gods speed wilco ,you will never be forgotten while i,m still here in this world. I hope to hear you play in the next.. say hello to LEE for me please. Great music
Sad because he was to receive a very important role in upcoming seasons for Game of Thrones as Ilyn Payne. No one and I mean NO ONE can replace him because of this aura he has about him. Breaks my heart....
1. in the moment - enjoying the moment. In the west we seem to always look to the future but in the east they enjoy the moment. 2. Many years ago my mother was dying of cancer and we always enjoyed the moment as we knew she was on limited time. Later, and now years later I still look to the future. Wilco is right is stating we should enjoy the moment.
The cool thing is that a Wilko fan who was a photographer AND a surgeon made an interesting connection and got the cancer rediagnosed ... surgery was performed and he's clear now! :)
Thanks to the doctors, this incredible man had another 9 years to enjoy his life. RIP Wilko
Thanks to God AND the doctors. 😂
I don't know who they are, but these presenters did a great job. They shut up and let him talk. Ideal.
Life is temporary, but legacy can last forever. Wilko, you'll be remembered. Cheers for the memories, not least of all for the dignity and positivity you've shown. xx
Saw Wilko Johnson perform in Narberth Queens Hall last July 2012. It's down in Wales for those that do not know. Really had doubts about going but he played a fantastic concert and though I'll never see another one this will hopefully remain in my brain for a long time to come. Lost my own Mum to cancer in March 2012 so I really do hate this horrible disease
Who the hell disliked this? This is his life... I am really inspired about him facing his mortality so bravely but so openly. What a great guy! A a great musician!
Try keeping a dry eye. Impossible. I'd like to be half the man Wilko is, but know I'm a little ambitious. A true legend of rock, and a true gentleman.
What a fantastic attitude to have and a wonderful man he is.
What a lovely charismatic bloke. The world of popular music will be less without him.
Brings a tear to the eye. Truly inspirational.
A true, honest to god legend. Wilko represents everything that music lacks today. Honesty, commitment, soul. What a hero. Will be a very dark day when he passes
This is so hard to watch but you learn a lot about life from it. To be free of any worries about the future, to know what is going to happen and to be given time to end things in a way you want to is in a way a good thing. Total respect for Wilko, God bless him.
I was fortunate enough to speak to this great man and shake his hand a couple of years ago before a gig at the Robin2 in Bilston. Wonderful person and a fabulous musician. All the best Wilko x
Amazing man. Met him in 1992 and had a brill conversation with him in a venue in Liverpool where he was playing. Top geezer!
Wilko johnson, rock and roll legend, you will never be forgotten, one of the bravest and most honest men around, long may your music rock everyones socks off forever. Thanks for everything Wilko :)
Anybody that can play rhythmic guitar will live forever. Especially this bloke.
A unique chap with talent to match. Cheers Wilko and keep smiling.
What an incredible and deeply genuine spirit. To hear death spoken about with such light and energy is fantastic. No fear, just wonder at the world and the life he has lived.
Don't know this guy at all...but what a star! What an attitude. An inspiration. All the best to you sir!
Dude was rocking crowds when my dad was a cracking on and I'm 30! I've been lucky enough to see some of his farewell tour. He's such a real bloke and a proper unique artist, the music is timeless. His energy boundless. Such a good lad. No-one is gonna forget this geezer, A Legend in the true sense of the word
A star performer and what an inspirational man. You keep fighting, Wilco!
Thank you for coming all the way to Japan. Please come back next year.
We are always with you. God bless Wilko.
what a man, if only we could be more like him
An Essex intellectual, an innovator, a charming geezer. God bless him.
Legend....absolute legend
What brilliant bloke my dad died of the same thing you are a true legend god bless you and thanks for the great music some band up there is going to have one hell of a musician
god ime glad ive seen this. i suffer with depression but this guy has just put me to shame. what an attitude to take. i could listen to him talk all day. good on you wilko.
god bless wilko,legend is used often but not deserved,you will always be a legend to us.
An incredibly brave and amazing man - a true inspiration to anyone.
Rock and blues along with his guitar has given this great real man an insight into life
very few ever see. I'll keep a bit of Wilko with me always, no matter where he ends up Wilko will always be rocking. Cheers from the Highlands.
true fucking legend.
Caddicarus didn't know you liked this stuff but thank fuck you do
What an amazing bloke.
Dear Wilko just to tell i think you are amazing.saw you many times in north london and you really influence me as a young pup.i went on to play drums in many bands and always sought your type of music.i admire you so much then and now in your new struggle of health.you were gourgous as a young man and now. god bless you.so many guitarist know of of you in auz . luv you WILKO XX
Watching this with tears in my eyes.
Wonderful man
A true legend and very talented . Stay strong and god bless you wilko.
What an interview and an inspiration to everyone, very sad but the best thing I've seen on the news, he blew the presenters away. Seen him three times ,I will be missing that.
What a beautiful guy. Long live Wilko!
What a lovely, lovely man.
He's still with us...he's fantastic...love you Wilko....xxxxxxx
Who could not like Wilko Johnson , Seems to me if i acchieved even half the things he has in his life then i would still be a happy man.
The days of Dr Feelgood , Wilko and Lee Brilleaux were truly iconic times and the start of something that really kick started Punk music in my eyes!
I hope he stays well for as long as possible,such a nice guy!!
He is a quite remarkable and refreshing man.
Just saw him at the Fuji Rock Festival - so emotional. Probably the best gigs I've ever seen.
Amazing inspirational man! You don't need religion to face death with such a positive attitude, just an amazing positive outlook that Wilko has. I hope when my time comes - if I know about it - I can muster the same fortitude! WILKO you are an awesome guy! I don't normally have 'heroes' but you are one for me!
Considering his type of cancer, it's amazing, and great, that he's still kicking today, a year and a half later.
it has been cured
All the best Wilko! Legend!
what a guy - haven't just a lost a sister to cancer recently Wilko is a ray of sunshine - his smile is infectious as much as inspirational
Amazing man.....keep feeling euphoric Wilko....
yeah big thanks for the upload as we cant get the bbc in Australia...Wilko is just the best..I have also been able to share a little bit of life with Wilko and his family memories treasured for always..xxx
wilko you are great been a fan for years, the best rhythm guitar player in the world, such a brave man,i wish you all the best and believe it or not im known to certain people as wilko, its a nickname due to my being a guitarist also, high praise indeed
Love this guy so much...One of THE true greats...Thanks for everything Wilko and Keep on Rocking!
Not many people I think of as a Hero, but he is one.
I don't do heroes, as a rule.
Wilko is my hero.
.What a legend and now, an inspiration....your amazing spirit leaves me in awe ....Enjoy every sandwich......
Wilko est un type admirable, cher au cœur de plus d’un.
Bless you mate......
what a great guy !!
Wilko you are a fucking legend...the world will be a duller place without you.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a lovely man he was God Bless you big man xx
I got invited backstage by him, 8-9 years ago, I met him and Norman backstage it was great, been that long I still luv him
Thanks for uploading this. What a top MAN...
Thank you for coming to Japan in July ! What a great guy! You make me stronger.
Keep on rockin' Wilko !
I great hero of mine in the mid 70's. What a great guy. All the best Wilko.
Great guy, great guitar player too.
Thanks for uploading, great interview and look forward to his Glasgow gig.
What a great outlook, the mans a legend
So glad I finally got to see him last october
If was either of those 2 presenters.........i'd of just give him a cuddle for the shear fact of being a truly wonderful person.............and possible one of the worlds best guitar players x
What a great bloke!!
Amazing man, amazing musician and such an inspiration.
I love him - wind him up and off he goes...the original Duracell man. He'll go on forever..in our hearts and minds. A great great man.
if we can be 10% as positive as him in my everyday life the world will be a much happier place . god bless him
"before I start to crumble", what a man
I wish he was having treatment we need people like him around
gods speed wilco ,you will never be forgotten while i,m still here in this world. I hope to hear you play in the next.. say hello to LEE for me please. Great music
God bless you Wilko and happy happy journey wherever you go.
Thanks Wilko for everything Legend etc
In an era when the word 'legend' is overused, Wilko really IS a legend. A true modern day 'Renaissance Man', no less.
hes had doctors scratching their heads because nearly 2 years later hes still fine
he's cancer free now
They took out a tumour the size of a grape fruit
@@davehoward22 No. It was a 3 kg lump. Massively bigger than a grapefruit.
What an absolute legend!
What a lovely man
Hero
A true Legend god bless Wilco
A very wise man...
love you wilko. one of lifes legends.
God bless you Wilko....!
A humungous hero in every sense ...Arise Sir ilyn Payne
Inspiring stuff, very humbling, top bloke
It seems like he feels liberated and has dropped all the rubbish 😁. Such a gift, many people never live any part of their life like that.
Wilko...Good bless you. We will remember you.. i hope we see 2020
Thanks for uploading. I can't access the BBC vids here in the US
Wilko, absolute legend, love ya.
Thank you for the upload. :)
My first riff !! She does it right thanks mate !! 54 now and still trying to play it as good as Wilko (no chance) x
He's great!
❤What a cool guy. I LOVE him!❤
What a man. Jeez, they were a good band!!!
Sad because he was to receive a very important role in upcoming seasons for Game of Thrones as Ilyn Payne. No one and I mean NO ONE can replace him because of this aura he has about him. Breaks my heart....
top gezzer,saw his band support the stranglers a few times and hes a fine artist and human being.
Top, TOP bloke. Long may he be with us x
1. in the moment - enjoying the moment. In the west we seem to always look to the future but in the east they enjoy the moment.
2. Many years ago my mother was dying of cancer and we always enjoyed the moment as we knew she was on limited time. Later, and now years later I still look to the future. Wilco is right is stating we should enjoy the moment.
The cool thing is that a Wilko fan who was a photographer AND a surgeon made an interesting connection and got the cancer rediagnosed ... surgery was performed and he's clear now! :)