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crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Mar 08 2009 07:02 PM 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 Top
tonybologna Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 796 Oakland	Posted on Mar 08 2009 07:12 PM I love Dr. Feelgood. Definitely gonna try to check this out. Thanks for the heads up. — Science friction burns my fingers. Top
estreet Joined: Mar 17, 2007 Posts: 839 United Kingdom	Posted on Mar 08 2009 07:18 PM 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. Top
crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Mar 08 2009 08:00 PM estreet 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. 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 Top
Voodoo_Idol Joined: Jul 30, 2008 Posts: 94 Pasadena, CA	Posted on Mar 08 2009 08:31 PM 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. http://www.myspace.com/wilkojohnson Top
websurfer Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 1753	Posted on Mar 08 2009 08:43 PM 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. Top
Voodoo_Idol Joined: Jul 30, 2008 Posts: 94 Pasadena, CA	Posted on Mar 08 2009 08:43 PM here are a few youtube links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jmIYyskDM8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuvYL2AnSeE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r9jcBxBDNU Top
RobbieReverb Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2389 San Jose, Ca.	Posted on Mar 08 2009 08:54 PM Great band! Very under-rated here in the States. Thanks for the heads-up! Bob — Bob Top
crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Mar 09 2009 10:03 AM websurfer 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. 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 Top
Stormtiger Joined: Dec 12, 2006 Posts: 2688 Ventura, CA	Posted on Mar 09 2009 11:33 AM estreet 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. 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. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hyr__kGhUC0 Top
websurfer Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 1753	Posted on Mar 09 2009 11:55 AM crumb 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 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. Top
crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Feb 09 2010 03:07 PM For those who are interested. The movie "Oil City Confidential" has been released in the UK and getting good reviews. http://www.drfeelgood.org/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CZMLs8Ke40 Top
tonybologna Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 796 Oakland	Posted on Feb 10 2010 01:22 PM Wow, this looks great. I hope it comes to US theaters. — Science friction burns my fingers. Top
da-ron Joined: Jan 02, 2009 Posts: 1307 The original Plymouth, UK.	Posted on Feb 11 2010 04:16 PM 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..). — http://thewaterboarders.bandcamp.com/ Top
crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Feb 11 2010 04:51 PM da-ron 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..). Essex home of the Feelgoods, also SG101 member "m0n0mania" (Hope i've got this right!) http://www.myspace.com/exterminators Top
da-ron Joined: Jan 02, 2009 Posts: 1307 The original Plymouth, UK.	Posted on Feb 11 2010 05:10 PM I was there the week before christmas to see my folks, and it took 13 hours to drive home to devon.... — http://thewaterboarders.bandcamp.com/ Top
Dalibor Joined: Apr 29, 2006 Posts: 227	Posted on Feb 15 2010 01:21 PM 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. check this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KWrChki-SI Top
Dalibor Joined: Apr 29, 2006 Posts: 227	Posted on Feb 15 2010 01:30 PM another one - 100% energy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr9Z3GERclM Top
crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Feb 15 2010 01:51 PM That's sad, i thought they were unstoppable. I've seen them a few times in the late 70s, they hit you with such force right from the start and every number after just went up another gear. Top
Dalibor Joined: Apr 29, 2006 Posts: 227	Posted on Feb 15 2010 02:58 PM crumble That's sad, i thought they were unstoppable. I've seen them a few times in the late 70s, they hit you with such force right from the start and every number after just went up another gear. Uhh, lucky you. Anyway, when you see that this was in 1977.... Punk should sounded like this. Top

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