Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey will perform songs from the album at a very special one-off show in London at O2 Shepherd’s Bush on February 25. “Everyone got on famously,” says Johnson, “it was a great atmosphere.” Wilko credits the producer, Dave Eringa, with pulling it all together in such a short time. The album was recorded in November, 2013 with a band featuring Blockheads bassist Norman Watt-Roy and drummer Dylan Howe, with ex-Style Council and Dexy’s keyboardist Mick Talbot also guesting. Unfortunate name for a place, but a great studio.” including a number 1 album with Roger Daltrey (Going Back Home), a sold out show at. Wilko Johnson is an English singer, guitarist, songwriter and actor. “He knew this lovely little studio called Yellow Fish in Uckfield. Wilko Johnson + special guest John Otway - wedii ohirio postponed. Album reviews, biography and music news for Wilko Johnson/Roger Daltrey at. “Roger jumped up and said, ‘Let’s do it,’” says Johnson. One thing he wanted to make was the album he and Roger talked about three years earlier. He made the decision to not have any treatment and live out his life as best he can by performing live and making music. Wilko Johnson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2013 and given months to live. That heavy power trio sound, backing up a singer it’s a British institution. “They’d been a big influence on both our bands. “It turned out we both loved Johnny Kidd & The Pirates,” says Roger in a statement. Johnson and Wilko started talk of this album back in 2010 for Wilko was diagnosed with cancer. Chess was the home of Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters in the50s and 60s. ‘Going Back Home’ will be released through the iconic Chess label that has been resurrected for this project. Feelgood in 1971 and performed on the band's first four. DJ Pete Mitchell speaks to The Who frontman to see how it all came about. 25 performance at London's Shepherds Bush Empire has been announced in anticipation of the album release. Wilko Johnson, legendary guitarist with Canvey Island pub rock pioneers Dr Feelgood, and Roger Daltrey, lead singer of rock giants The Who are to release a joint album ‘Going Back Home’ on March 10th. GUITARIST Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey are collaborating and Absolute Radio.
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