Wilko Johnson will released his official autobiography "Looking Back On Me" on Wednesday May 30th, 2012.
Hailed as a unique, vibrant and hotly anticipated autobiography of the former Dr Feelgood guitarist, British R&B legend and proto-punk pioneer, the autobiography is written and collated with acclaimed music writer Zoë Howe.
Fascinating, funny, deeply personal and visually compelling, "Looking Back At Me" is a fascinating rock 'n' roll scrapbook and oral history, and genuine treasure trove, marking the first time Wilko has told his story, no holds barred. The book can be pre-ordered online from Cadiz Music here.
Within these colourful pages, the Canvey Island raised guitarist shares his recollections on everything from his Essex childhood and his Indian odyssey as a hippy, to the wild, turbulent days of Dr Feelgood and Ian Dury and The Blockheads, to his current band featuring Norman Watt-Roy (bass) and Dylan Howe (drums). Wilko also expands on his love for astronomy, art, literature, clouds, poetry, sci-fi, and Shakespeare; making him the ultimate Renaissance man of rock.
Amid the twists, turns and tangents, the autobiography features many previously unseen images of Wilko from throughout his life, as well as an array of ephemera and anecdotes from notable Wilko fans including Robert Plant, Alison Moyet, JJ Burnel, Keith Levene, Gavin Martin and Whispering Bob Harris. The book also features a foreword by Mick Farren.
Wilko will appear at an exclusive book signing at Rough Trade East at 6pm on Wednesday May 30th. The signing will be following by a Q&A and a half hour set featuring Wilko and his band. Rough Trade East is located at Dray Walk, Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL.
Read the official press release and download the autobiography artwork here.
Wilko is currently in the middle of a UK tour. More UK tour dates below.
Huddersfield Lawrence Batley Theatre
Thursday 19th April
Doors: 7.30pm / Tickets: £17.50
Box Office: 01484 430 528
Queen's Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire, HD1 2SP
Stockton ARC
Friday 20th April
Doors: 7.30pm / Tickets: £17.50
Box Office: 01642 525 199
Dovecot Street, Stockton on Tees, Cleveland, TS18 1LL
Lincoln Drill Hall
Saturday 21st April
Doors: 7.30pm / Tickets: £17.50
Box Office: 01522 873 894
Freeschool, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1EY
Bury St Edmunds Apex
Sunday 22nd April
Doors: 7.30pm / Tickets: £17.50
Box Office: 01284 758 000
Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3FD
Leeds Wardrobe
Thursday 26th April
Doors: 7pm / Tickets: £17.50
Box Office: 0844 478 0898
6 St Peter's Square, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS9 8AH
Dunfermline Carnegie Theatre
Friday 27th April
Doors: 7pm / Ticket: £17.50
Box Office: 01383 602302
East Port, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, KY12 7JA
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Saturday 28th April
Doors 7.30pm / Tickets: £17.50
Box Office: 01785 254653
Eastgate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2LT
Bridport Electric Palace
Sunday 29th April
Doors 7pm / Tickets £17.50
Box Office: 01308 426 336
35 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NY
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