Person Open DS/UK/14282 Johnson; Wilko (1947-2022); English singer, guitarist and songwriter Johnson Wilko 1947-2022 English singer, guitarist and songwriter Male (cisgender) John Peter Wilkinson Canvey Island, Essex, England, United Kingdom (born)

English White Heterosexual Wilko Johnson (born John Peter Wilkinson; 12 July 1947-21 November 2022) was an English guitarist, singer, songwriter and occasional actor. He was a member of the pub rock/rhythm and blues band Dr. Feelgood in the 1970s. Johnson was known for his distinctive guitar playing style which he achieved by not using a pick but instead relying on fingerstyle. This enabled him to play rhythm guitar and riffs or solos at the same time creating a highly percussive guitar sound. Johnson and Dr. Feelgood were an influence on the English punk movement. Paul Weller has said of Johnson: "Wilko may not be as famous as some other guitarists, but he's right up there. And there are a lot of people who'll say the same. I can hear Wilko in lots of places. It's some legacy." International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 3/27/2014 RAHeharper 11/23/2022 d5ed6d8c-0910-4115-ae7f-dc536dda8103