John Peter Wilkinson stage named Wilko Johnson was an English guitarist, singer, songwriter and actor. He was well known for being a member of the 1970s pub rock/rhythm and blues band called Dr Feelgood, a group that influenced the English punk movement. Johnson was born in Canvey Island, Essex. He went to Westcliff High School for Boys and during his teenage years he started playing with different bands. He got his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature at Newcastle Univ... moreJohn Peter Wilkinson stage named Wilko Johnson was an English guitarist, singer, songwriter and actor. He was well known for being a member of the 1970s pub rock/rhythm and blues band called Dr Feelgood, a group that influenced the English punk movement. Johnson was born in Canvey Island, Essex. He went to Westcliff High School for Boys and during his teenage years he started playing with different bands. He got his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature at Newcastle University. After graduating he started playing with Dr Feelgood band which released 4 albums with their third album titled Stupidity reaching the number 1 in the UK album chats. He left the group in 1977. Later that very same year, Johnson created another group called Solid Senders. He left in 1980 joining The Blockheads, he continued to perform with different bands up to 2015. He also appeared in Game of thrones as Ser Ilyn Payne.
