London: On Nov 23, Wilko Johnson, guitarist for 1970s pub-rock band Dr. Feelgood and influencer of Britain’s punk rock movement, died aged 75. A statement on Johnson’s Twitter page said that 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.
