Sussex Local Magazine Pulborough - March 2020

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Wilko Johnson with special guest John Otway Guitar hero of the 1970s his characteristic strut, Wilko became one of the guitar heroes of the 1970s and beyond, not to mention on of rock ’n’ roll’s most extraordinary characters. Following a stint with Ian Dury and The Blockheads in the 1980s, he formed the Wilko Johnson Band, with Blockheads bassist Norman Watt-Roy. Featuring former Blockhead Dylan Howe on drums. We have a pair of tickets available to see Wilko Johnson at Worthing Assembly Hall, Worthing on 9th April 2020 at 7.30pm. www.worthingtheatres.co.uk Following a remarkable recovery from a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Wilko Johnson the original Dr Feelgood guitarist, actor (Game of Thrones character Ser ilyn Payne) and all round national treasure has enjoyed a rousing return to the live arena. Including a number 1 album with Roger Daltrey, a sold out show at The Royal Albert Hall to mark his 70th birthday and, most recently, the release of Blow Your Mind, his first album of new material in decades. Wilko is famed for his blistering chop-chord strumming action, a technique inspired by his admiration of the late Pirates guitarist Mick Green. With this electrifying sound, his trademark black-suited, scowling look and

Win a pair of tickets to see Wilko Johnson To enter the competition answer the question below: Q: What birthday was Wilko Johnson marking at The Royal Albert Hall? a) 70th b) 60th c) 65th Send your answer and contact details to: Wilko Johnson Competition, PO Box 2237, Pulborough, RH20 9AH or enter online at www.sussexlocal.net/ features/competitions Winner drawn after 29th March 2020. Please indicate if you wish to remain on our mailing list.


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