Sooperstar Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I see he is now free of cancer, after previously being terminal. Had some radical treatment and is cured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Seeger Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I heard a really moving interview on Simon Mayo on radio 2 a few months ago. He was resigned to death and it was really quite moving hearing him discuss it so openly. Amazed at the turnaround in a few months. Great news, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I love Wilko, a true English eccentric. Good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbank2 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 This is one of the most uplifting stories of the year. Wilco when he was diagnosed and given months, declined treatment as he watched his wife of many years die after ineffective treatment for cancer. He wanted to make the most of his time and accepted, and even had a laugh about his ultimate demise. I don't know the details but he had a 3 kg tumour removed. While he believed his illness was still terminal, he made an awesome album with roger daltrey and played a live gig in Hammersmith. He is a wonderful musician (seen him many times with the Feelgoods and Blockheads) and I for one, look forward enormously to seeing him again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I heard a really moving interview on Simon Mayo on radio 2 a few months ago. He was resigned to death and it was really quite moving hearing him discuss it so openly. Amazed at the turnaround in a few months. Great news, really. Heard a similar interview on Radcliffe and Maconie. Very humbling stuff, to hear someone who'd just been told he had months to live talk so inspiringly was pretty moving. Glad to hear he's doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I've just remembered a mate took time off work at his own expense and flew to London as he was insistent he had to see him play on his farewell tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 That's great news. I only really know the Feelgood stuff, but for the guitar on She Does It Right, I hope he goes on forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister T Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Great news. Wilko is a truly mental genius. If you haven't heard it, check out Going Back Home recorded with Roger Daltry. Magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnomarooned Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 That's great news. I only really know the Feelgood stuff, but for the guitar on She Does It Right, I hope he goes on forever. Lovely stuff ..... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Brilliant news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 i love this old clip of him explaining his style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 seen him and Norman Watts support The Stranglers at the Picturehouse a few years ago and they were Awesome. I know that word has been diluted by tw@ts in the near past but that is the word I'm sticking with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 seen him and Norman Watts support The Stranglers at the Picturehouse a few years ago and they were Awesome. I know that word has been diluted by tw@ts in the near past but that is the word I'm sticking with. One of the best gigs I have ever seen was Wilko in The Preservation Hall in the mid 80's. Went next door to the Music Box after he finished as Bluefinger were playing and there were probably more people there. Didn't bother Wilko though, he played like there were a thousand people there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hope he stays all clear in the years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scots civil war Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 brilliant reading this news earlier today,incred stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Great news. Bought the last album and loved it. Read a tremendous interview in Classic Rock about his life and the love he had for his wife, who was a childhood sweetheart and bought him his first Fender. Beautiful dude. So pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netherleejambo Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Great news - broke my rules to buy a ticket on e-bay to see his farewell tour, it was still worth it! Great performance in Oil City Confidential - worth a look if you haven't seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRJ1966 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Great news. Wilko is a truly mental genius. If you haven't heard it, check out Going Back Home recorded with Roger Daltry. Magic. Second that post....brilliant track Great news to hear the great man is doing so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I've just remembered a mate took time off work at his own expense and flew to London as he was insistent he had to see him play on his farewell tour. I'm sure that would appeal to Wilko's sense of humour. If it doesn't, it does to mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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