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Wilko Johnson, the guitarist for 1970s pub-rock band Dr. Feelgood and influencer of Britain’s punk rock movement, has died aged 75.
A statement on Johnson’s Twitter page said the musician had passed away at home on Monday. No further details were given.
Johnson was diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer in early 2013 and said he was embarking on a farewell tour. A year later, he underwent major surgery and was declared cancer-free.
Born John Wilkinson in 1947 in Canvey Island, Essex, Johnson found fame with pub-rock, rhythm ’n’ blues band Dr.
