Many thanks for the heads up Sparky (You couldn't be John B Sparkes of the vintage Feelgoods could you - nah thought not!) - much appreciated, although I have been on the case so to speak! Follwed Wilko's (with a 'k' by the way not a 'c' - I think there is another ahem musician that goes by the name of wilco) career from the mid 70's My idol was Lee Brilleaux - best frontman in my time - that includes Freddie, Noddy, Sir Mick and whoever else you care to mention, but after Lee's untimely death in '94 I've always followed Mr Wilkinson (originally named John Wilkinson - very clever what he did with his name - especially when you consider the most famous bluesman's ever surname was Johnson) Never met him personally unlike Lee, but he comes across very humble, gives credit to his peers - especially Mick Green of the Pirates (whom he says he tried to imitate but failed miserably - his words not mine) His & Mr Daltrey's collaboration (Going Back Home) is the best album he's done since his Feelgood days - in no small part due to the vocals of Roger. Anyway Wilko's & Roger's new single is here (well 1hr & 11min in) - enjoy! http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04jyjxw
So pleased for him.... It truly is wonderful news. Saw the Feelgoods in 1974/5 at Essex University, again at Sheffield City Hall, and then Wilko's own band at Sheffield Uni a few years later. They say the original band was the best and I agree, but I do really like one of the last ones Lee Brilleaux did in the 90s, a live album. Just before he died I believe. Has a terrific r&b version of Tanqueray on it, and Wolfman Calling.
Saw the feelgoods countless times down the years - yes the original line was the 'edgiest' if that's the right word. The various incarnations throughout the years all struck a chord (pardon the pun) with me. But I'm a simple man with simple tastes -drum, bass, guitar (one), vocals, gob-iron - sorted -no overdubs no effects job done. The Feelgoods were always better live than in the studio - it's how music should be performed. I always thought that Wilko should've gotten himself a vocalist (who could also play gob-iron) after his split from the feelgoods - his colloboration with Roger Daltrey just confirms this in my humble opinion. Just hope that Wilko & Roger do another album.
I've got the album mate, I'm hoping the next news out is about a tour. I always wanted to see The Feelgoods but never made it and also missed out on Wilko's farewell tour.
Saw the feelgoods (minus wilko) at the civic theatre - Brilleaux being his usual self in the Beer Engine before the gig - in tarn years & years ago, saw wilko in Birdwell not so long ago
