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24 November 2022

Wilko Johnson’s long goodbye

The late musician on embracing terminal illness, being kicked out of Dr Feelgood and the “soap opera” of his life.

By Kate Mossman

This interview with Wilko Johnson, who died aged 75 on 21 November 2022, was first published in December 2015.

“Tell you what, you can take my PPI refund and shove it up your fucking arse, you c**t!”

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