News | Wilko Johnson Has Died - The Quietus

Wilko Johnson, best known as the guitarist for Dr.

A post on Johnson's social media accounts confirmed the news saying: "This is the announcement we never wanted to make, & we do so with a very heavy heart: Wilko Johnson has died.

RIP Wilko Johnson.".

Becoming one of the most popular bands on London's pub rock circuit, Johnson recorded three studio albums with the band, as well as the chart-topping 1976 live album Stupidity.

Johnson went on to form The Wilko Johnson Band, and also joined Ian Dury's band The Blockheads.

An additional social media post following Johnson's death said: "As many of you know, we have cancer doctor Charlie Chan and surgeon Emmanuel Huguet to thank for the extra years Wilko was able to enjoy".

In addition, Huguet commented: "I feel honoured to have known Wilko.