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The Dr Feelgood story
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- doza
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Sat 6 Feb 2010 01:57
Saw this the other night, not sure whether its gonna end up on general release or not, if not get it on DVD when it comes out. Its Julien Temple's prequel to his Sex Pistols & Joe Strummer films.
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/oil-city-confidential/trailer
Spinal Tap's got nothing on this, its all for real, as told by the surviving band members, all now in their late 50's or early 60's.
A few classic quotes:-
Wilko Johnson on playing at Wembley Stadium ( backing Heinz of Tornadoes (Telstar) fame)
"This is cool, i was a schoolteacher last week"
The Big Figure (Drummer) on the sleeve for the first album - Down by the Jetty
We did a black & white fotoshoot on the way back from a gig as the sun was coming up & got the best pic when the singer fell asleep, the record company took some colour shots another day & wanted to use them, so i accidentaly spilt my coffee on them & the negatives.
Wilko Johnson on their number one album - Stupidity (Live)
They wanted to record a live album by micing us up like in a studio, i suggested they just hung a couple of mics above the audience, they wen't with my idea hoping the album would flop & they could then control the band, it wen't straight to number one in the charts.
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/oil-city-confidential/trailer
Spinal Tap's got nothing on this, its all for real, as told by the surviving band members, all now in their late 50's or early 60's.
A few classic quotes:-
Wilko Johnson on playing at Wembley Stadium ( backing Heinz of Tornadoes (Telstar) fame)
"This is cool, i was a schoolteacher last week"
The Big Figure (Drummer) on the sleeve for the first album - Down by the Jetty
We did a black & white fotoshoot on the way back from a gig as the sun was coming up & got the best pic when the singer fell asleep, the record company took some colour shots another day & wanted to use them, so i accidentaly spilt my coffee on them & the negatives.
Wilko Johnson on their number one album - Stupidity (Live)
They wanted to record a live album by micing us up like in a studio, i suggested they just hung a couple of mics above the audience, they wen't with my idea hoping the album would flop & they could then control the band, it wen't straight to number one in the charts.
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Available for weddings, parties, festivals & general p*ss ups.
Dates available until 2050 (subject to death/senility clauses)
The Hamsters From Hell CD album - The wonders of modern technology Volume 3
Available from
The Beehive, Swindon
The Grapes, Swindon
Queens Tap, Swindon
White Hart, Wroughton
The Little Rock Shop, Tented Market, Swindon
Various independant record shops, London
or online CD's only
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- MarkEMoon
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Mon 15 Feb 2010 15:34
Reply to Post 62986 by doza in Oil City Confidential
Saw this the other night, not sure whether its gonna end up on general release or not, if not get it on DVD when it comes out. Its Julien Temple's prequel to his Sex Pistols & Joe Strummer films.
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/oil-city-confidential/trailer
Spinal Tap's got nothing on this, its all for real, as told by the surviving band members, all now in their late 50's or early 60's.
A few classic quotes:-
Wilko Johnson on playing at Wembley Stadium ( backing Heinz of Tornadoes (Telstar) fame)
"This is cool, i was a schoolteacher last week"
The Big Figure (Drummer) on the sleeve for the first album - Down by the Jetty
We did a black & white fotoshoot on the way back from a gig as the sun was coming up & got the best pic when the singer fell asleep, the record company took some colour shots another day & wanted to use them, so i accidentaly spilt my coffee on them & the negatives.
Wilko Johnson on their number one album - Stupidity (Live)
They wanted to record a live album by micing us up like in a studio, i suggested they just hung a couple of mics above the audience, they wen't with my idea hoping the album would flop & they could then control the band, it wen't straight to number one in the charts.
http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/oil-city-confidential/trailer
Spinal Tap's got nothing on this, its all for real, as told by the surviving band members, all now in their late 50's or early 60's.
A few classic quotes:-
Wilko Johnson on playing at Wembley Stadium ( backing Heinz of Tornadoes (Telstar) fame)
"This is cool, i was a schoolteacher last week"
The Big Figure (Drummer) on the sleeve for the first album - Down by the Jetty
We did a black & white fotoshoot on the way back from a gig as the sun was coming up & got the best pic when the singer fell asleep, the record company took some colour shots another day & wanted to use them, so i accidentaly spilt my coffee on them & the negatives.
Wilko Johnson on their number one album - Stupidity (Live)
They wanted to record a live album by micing us up like in a studio, i suggested they just hung a couple of mics above the audience, they wen't with my idea hoping the album would flop & they could then control the band, it wen't straight to number one in the charts.
I really need to get more Dr Feelgood albums
To my eternal shame I only own a compilation of the singles which came out years ago.
"Roxette" "Riot In Cell Block 9" "Going Back Home" "Back In The Night" "Milk and Alcohol", some cracking tunes on there.
Been chatting to my mate Rich about them, we're both pretty certain Gang of Four's Andy Gill must've been a fan of early Dr Feelgood, Wilko's guitar work on "Roxette" is very angular and post punk, considering it was 1975 that's pretty bloody impressive.
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Post last edited by MarkEMoon - 30/04/10 - 09:28
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- doza
- Posts: 299
Thu 29 Apr 2010 02:25
Saw it on BBC4 the other night, keep an eye out, its even better the second time around.
As regards Rich's comments on Wilko's guitar playing, he was a major influence for lots of guitarists in the 70's including Paul Weller & myself (not that I class myself as being anywhere as good as Mr Weller).
Rewatching the film I also found he (Wilko) has been an influence on lots more than my guitar playing, we both have a wardrobe supplied by George at Asda
As regards Rich's comments on Wilko's guitar playing, he was a major influence for lots of guitarists in the 70's including Paul Weller & myself (not that I class myself as being anywhere as good as Mr Weller).
Rewatching the film I also found he (Wilko) has been an influence on lots more than my guitar playing, we both have a wardrobe supplied by George at Asda
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The Grapes, Swindon
Queens Tap, Swindon
White Hart, Wroughton
The Little Rock Shop, Tented Market, Swindon
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or online CD's only
bbprecords.co.uk
thelittlerockshop.co.uk
Downloadable sometime soon, will post details when sorted.
Available for weddings, parties, festivals & general p*ss ups.
Dates available until 2050 (subject to death/senility clauses)
The Hamsters From Hell CD album - The wonders of modern technology Volume 3
Available from
The Beehive, Swindon
The Grapes, Swindon
Queens Tap, Swindon
White Hart, Wroughton
The Little Rock Shop, Tented Market, Swindon
Various independant record shops, London
or online CD's only
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- lazarus
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Thu 29 Apr 2010 08:13
saw this again the other night, a top watch and some great music and Wilko Johnson is a real character not to mention an awesome robot/guitarist.
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- doza
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Thu 29 Apr 2010 16:44
You're right about Wilko being a character Dave, there were things in the film I didn't know about him & i've been a fan for over 35 years & known him for over 30 of them.
He's great company when he's in a good mood, but one to avoid when he ain't. I almost had a scrap with him one night due to his moods, Lemmy broke it up, Lemmy being Wilko's partner in all things speedy
He's done loads of nice bits for me over the years though, spent time teaching me some of his riffs, mentioned my band on national radio & made sure I never ran out of drinks in his dressing room on quite a few occasions.
Back in the late 90's he even popped in the Rolly & got me a pint on my birthday, much to the amazement of the manager of the time. He'd actually come to pick up some gear they'd left behind after playing at my party a few days before, but I wound up the manager, telling him Wilko drove from Southend every year just for a quick drink. Now you've seen the film i'm sure you would have believed it too.
He's great company when he's in a good mood, but one to avoid when he ain't. I almost had a scrap with him one night due to his moods, Lemmy broke it up, Lemmy being Wilko's partner in all things speedy
He's done loads of nice bits for me over the years though, spent time teaching me some of his riffs, mentioned my band on national radio & made sure I never ran out of drinks in his dressing room on quite a few occasions.
Back in the late 90's he even popped in the Rolly & got me a pint on my birthday, much to the amazement of the manager of the time. He'd actually come to pick up some gear they'd left behind after playing at my party a few days before, but I wound up the manager, telling him Wilko drove from Southend every year just for a quick drink. Now you've seen the film i'm sure you would have believed it too.
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The Hamsters From Hell CD album - The wonders of modern technology Volume 3
Available from
The Beehive, Swindon
The Grapes, Swindon
Queens Tap, Swindon
White Hart, Wroughton
The Little Rock Shop, Tented Market, Swindon
Various independant record shops, London
or online CD's only
bbprecords.co.uk
thelittlerockshop.co.uk
Downloadable sometime soon, will post details when sorted.
Available for weddings, parties, festivals & general p*ss ups.
Dates available until 2050 (subject to death/senility clauses)
The Hamsters From Hell CD album - The wonders of modern technology Volume 3
Available from
The Beehive, Swindon
The Grapes, Swindon
Queens Tap, Swindon
White Hart, Wroughton
The Little Rock Shop, Tented Market, Swindon
Various independant record shops, London
or online CD's only
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- lazarus
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Thu 29 Apr 2010 17:05
Reply to Post 67475 by doza in Oil City Confidential
You're right about Wilko being a character Dave, there were things in the film I didn't know about him & i've been a fan for over 35 years & known him for over 30 of them.
He's great company when he's in a good mood, but one to avoid when he ain't. I almost had a scrap with him one night due to his moods, Lemmy broke it up, Lemmy being Wilko's partner in all things speedy
He's done loads of nice bits for me over the years though, spent time teaching me some of his riffs, mentioned my band on national radio & made sure I never ran out of drinks in his dressing room on quite a few occasions.
Back in the late 90's he even popped in the Rolly & got me a pint on my birthday, much to the amazement of the manager of the time. He'd actually come to pick up some gear they'd left behind after playing at my party a few days before, but I wound up the manager, telling him Wilko drove from Southend every year just for a quick drink. Now you've seen the film i'm sure you would have believed it too.
He's great company when he's in a good mood, but one to avoid when he ain't. I almost had a scrap with him one night due to his moods, Lemmy broke it up, Lemmy being Wilko's partner in all things speedy
He's done loads of nice bits for me over the years though, spent time teaching me some of his riffs, mentioned my band on national radio & made sure I never ran out of drinks in his dressing room on quite a few occasions.
Back in the late 90's he even popped in the Rolly & got me a pint on my birthday, much to the amazement of the manager of the time. He'd actually come to pick up some gear they'd left behind after playing at my party a few days before, but I wound up the manager, telling him Wilko drove from Southend every year just for a quick drink. Now you've seen the film i'm sure you would have believed it too.
you name dropping bastard. I once stood in a queue in HMV with a guy who used live next door to someone who auditioned to be in Steps. See you are not the only friend of the celebs round here.
Seriously though, great documentary and now Wilko is older and bald he looks even more scary than before.
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Thu 29 Apr 2010 17:12
I slept with Doris Truman
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- doza
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Thu 29 Apr 2010 17:19
Who's Doris Truman?
I shagged a girl from a flake advert once, didn't get round to asking her name though
I shagged a girl from a flake advert once, didn't get round to asking her name though
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Thu 29 Apr 2010 17:39
Doris Truman was World Triathlon Champion in 1987. It meant something in the right circles.
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- doza
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Thu 29 Apr 2010 18:05
I obviously don't mix in the right circles then, the nearest I got to a sporty woman was, unsuccessfully trying to chat up a member of the school netball team when I was 15.
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Thu 29 Apr 2010 19:29
I went to see Dr Feelgood in 1978 at the Oasis with a member of the school netball team. Hows that for getting back on track
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- doza
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Thu 29 Apr 2010 19:52
Impressive RM, the gig was actually in 1979, I was there too. Not with the school netball team though 
, probably a good job as I was 20 at the time.
The woman I went with decided to go straight home after the gig, which left me at a loose end outside the Kentucky in the early hours, at which point I met Dr.Feelgood. A minibus pulled up, someone fell out of the back & when I went to help him up, I realised it was Sparko (Feelgoods bassist), & ended up chatting with the band for a while before directing them to a curry house. Unfortunately i'd already spent the last of my cash in the Kentucky so couldn't afford curry & loads of drinks with em.
, probably a good job as I was 20 at the time.The woman I went with decided to go straight home after the gig, which left me at a loose end outside the Kentucky in the early hours, at which point I met Dr.Feelgood. A minibus pulled up, someone fell out of the back & when I went to help him up, I realised it was Sparko (Feelgoods bassist), & ended up chatting with the band for a while before directing them to a curry house. Unfortunately i'd already spent the last of my cash in the Kentucky so couldn't afford curry & loads of drinks with em.
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- MarkEMoon
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Fri 30 Apr 2010 10:18
Reply to Post 67432 by doza in Oil City Confidential
Saw it on BBC4 the other night, keep an eye out, its even better the second time around.
As regards Rich's comments on Wilko's guitar playing, he was a major influence for lots of guitarists in the 70's including Paul Weller & myself (not that I class myself as being anywhere as good as Mr Weller).
Rewatching the film I also found he (Wilko) has been an influence on lots more than my guitar playing, we both have a wardrobe supplied by George at Asda
As regards Rich's comments on Wilko's guitar playing, he was a major influence for lots of guitarists in the 70's including Paul Weller & myself (not that I class myself as being anywhere as good as Mr Weller).
Rewatching the film I also found he (Wilko) has been an influence on lots more than my guitar playing, we both have a wardrobe supplied by George at Asda
I've now seen it, great documentary, what a band, they don't get the credit they deserve, hugely influencial on the mid 70's punk scene and Wilko is one hell of a guitarist.
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- doza
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Fri 30 Apr 2010 19:28
Rich, glad you liked it, I've been singing the praises of Wilko for over 30 years, but most people seem to have missed it. Unfortunately when the film was at the cinema it was accompanied by a live gig by Wilko & his current band & according to people in the live gig audience the sound was attrocious, & unfortunately didn't do the Wilko end any good at all publicity wise
The first time I supported Wilko (Monkey Club 1995). almost every bassist for miles around came to watch Norman Watt-Roy, was bizzare to go to a Wilko gig & find that ( a large percentage of )the audience had come to watch the bassman.
Norman is a musical legend in his own right though, so I shouldn't really have been that surprised.
The first time I supported Wilko (Monkey Club 1995). almost every bassist for miles around came to watch Norman Watt-Roy, was bizzare to go to a Wilko gig & find that ( a large percentage of )the audience had come to watch the bassman.
Norman is a musical legend in his own right though, so I shouldn't really have been that surprised.
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Dates available until 2050 (subject to death/senility clauses)
The Hamsters From Hell CD album - The wonders of modern technology Volume 3
Available from
The Beehive, Swindon
The Grapes, Swindon
Queens Tap, Swindon
White Hart, Wroughton
The Little Rock Shop, Tented Market, Swindon
Various independant record shops, London
or online CD's only
bbprecords.co.uk
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Post last edited by doza - 30/04/10 - 19:29
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Tue 4 May 2010 17:33
i like that one they do about the world turning slowly
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