Biography

Guitarist/vocalist of Dr. Feelgood, a 70's pub rock band. The live album "Stupidity" reached number 1 on the UK album chart. He created his iconic style called the "Duck Walk" where he zig-zagged across the stage while playing his vintage 1962 Fender Telecaster. Wilko marked a profound influence in the British punk rock movement.
- IMDb mini biography by: Carol_in_HR

Wilko Johnson received the "Innovator Award" at the 2013 Classic Rock Roll of Honour.

He was a big influence on Paul Weller.

You didn't have to dress up in a cape or a pair of tights to see Dr Feelgood. It wasn't like going to see KISS. We had a really strong connection to our audience because of the way we looked and also through the songs. At the time there was a lot of stuff about hobgoblins, rubbish really, that had nothing to do with anything.

If we'd stayed together, we'd have fitted in perfectly with punk. In fact, we'd have walked all over punk. But by then it was all blowing up in our faces. People were more interested in the Pistols [Sex Pistols] and The Clash. They weren't interested in this band splitting up because of some obscure row. And in the excitement surrounding punk, we were forgotten.

I didn't like my dad. And the worst of it is, I take after him. I see the bastard looking back at me every time I shave.

Mick Green was my biggest influence. I just wanted to play like him. I listen to stuff he recorded when he was a bloody teenager that still gives me a thrill.

[on punk] It didn't last as long and it wasn't as profound as the hippy thing, but it was good while it lasted.