One of the first bands to offer an decent alternative to then fashionable 70s west coast music.
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One of the first bands to offer an decent alternative to then fashionable 70s west coast music. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/the-dr-feelgood-factor-1607929.html |
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I love Dr. Feelgood. Definitely gonna try to check this out. Thanks for the heads up. —Science friction burns my fingers. |
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I've seen the Feelgoods many times in the distant past. and now Wilko plays down here quite regularly in his own three piece. He's 61 now and completely bald but can cut it just like he always did. From the first time I heard the live album 'Stupidity' he was a huge influence. Interestingly, his band travel with no gear which the venue has to provide. Last time he was down here he used Pete, the other guitarist in The Pahuns', AC30 as one of his other bands were supporting him. His contract stipulates the supply of any 2x12" combo 'except a Marshall'. When Pete asked him about that, he uttered the immortal line 'I'm not partial to a marshall'. For most of the Feelgoods classic period (including 'Stupidity') he used a Telecaster through a cheap 2x12 H&H solid-state combo. Sounded great - further proof that it's the player far more than the amp that makes the sound. —http://www.myspace.com/thepashuns Youth and enthusiasm are no match for age and treachery. |
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Wow! 60 years young! I guess he's had his fair share of back pains with amps. You are very lucky if got to see the Feelgoods in the wilko days, i managed to see them once with new guitarist Mayo in '77 at the Hammersmith Odeon and they were dynamite. Apparently it was Lee's final wish (before his death) that the Feelgoods carried on regardless who was playing. Last edited: Mar 08, 2009 23:32:15 |
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thanks for posting this, wilko johnson is one of my guitar heroes. one of the best to ever sling a tele, for sure, and the primary influence for joe strummer and many others. his method of playing rhythm and lead simultaneously is pretty cool. i recommend their 'live at the bbc 1974-75' album for a good survey of their material before wilko departed. there are also many dr. feelgood videos available on youtube. currently, wilko's band features norman watt-roy (blockheads) on bass and there are also plenty of videos on youtube. very much worth a look. |
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Oddly enough, I have to thank a BBC (?) import in the early 80's called "Rock School" for introducing me to Wilko. It was a really special and unique after school type show that featured three musicians--guitar bass and drums--and each week they would break down and feature each instrument's role in a band. Anyway, they featured interviews and demos by really top people in the field, and Wilko made a huge impression on me with his attitude and energy. No doubt others like me as well. |
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here are a few youtube links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jmIYyskDM8 |
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Great band! Very under-rated here in the States. Bob —Bob |
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BBC2 Rock School! It was kinda cheesy but you had to watch it! Funny, the other week my friend (trying to wind me up) said he thought surf music was rubbish, knowing he liked The Killers i told him i thought the killers were "Rock School"! It was the first thing i could think of in retaliation |
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From what I've heard the H & H amps were a central part of his sound. Daniel Ash uses those amps too, inspired by Wilko. |
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Ha! I'm probably guilty of looking at it through the rose colored glasses of nostalgia. It's almost impossible for me to imagine something like that being aired here today--that any station programming manager would believe that a young person would sit still through the music theory. |
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For those who are interested. The movie "Oil City Confidential" has been released in the UK and getting good reviews. |
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Wow, this looks great. I hope it comes to US theaters. —Science friction burns my fingers. |
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I missed the showing of the film here in Plymouth. The first showing had a video link up with a Wilko gig in London after the film. Can't believe I missed it! My friend went, he reckoned it was good but a long night in a cinema seat - over 4 hours by the time the gig ended. Great idea eh? Wish I'd seen it, I'm from Essex and get homesick every now and then (doesn't last long once I see the sea and the rolling moors around Plymouth..). — |
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Essex home of the Feelgoods, also SG101 member "m0n0mania" (Hope i've got this right!) http://www.myspace.com/exterminators |
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I was there the week before christmas to see my folks, and it took 13 hours to drive home to devon.... |
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Just found out that Mick Green passed away a month ago. He was one of the main influence of Wilco Johnson and one of the greatest guitar players ever. |
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another one - 100% energy |
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That's sad, i thought they were unstoppable. |
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Uhh, lucky you. Anyway, when you see that this was in 1977.... Punk should sounded like this. |