Is Wilko a West Ham fan?

[Doc H Ball]

Morrisey has admitted in private dedicating a number of songs to the Hammers.

Hand in Glove - an ode to Ludo
This Charming Man - Sir Trevor
Panic - last 5 minutes at home
William, it was Really Nothing - Bonzo
Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now - East Side Upper
Still Ill - Kieron Dire
Bigmouth Strikes Again - Colin
Shoplifters of the World Unite - John Terry's Mum
Meat is Murder - Trevor Morley

[cockney hammer]

Morrisey is a scunthorpe.

man u fan fact

[vietnammer]

No CH, he meant S****horpe

Clitheroe ......... that one got past!

[Gummi]

Morrisey has admitted in private dedicating a number of songs to the Hammers.

Wonderful Woman - Karen Brady
Still Ill - Guy Demel
Nowhere Fast - Sam Allardyce's midfield

[cockney hammer]

No CH, he meant S****horpe
Clitheroe ......... that one got past!

[Doc H Ball]

Wonderful Woman - Karen Brady

He's written a few for her:

Barbarism Begins at Home
You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby
Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me

And his love song:

Rubber Ring

[Gummi]

He's written a few for her:

You forgot

I Started Something That I Couldn't Finish - on having sex with her
I Want The One I Can't Have - on loving her husband
Paint a Vulgar Picture (of Brady)

[richneal]

Just listening to the legendary Wilko Johnson on BBC radio 2 - and wondering if he's a West Ham fan given his Canvey Island roots?

Apparently not mate. According to my obsessive Canvey Island/Feelgood authority Tony 'Mappy' Matthews he's vaguely Shrimpers.

[WindmillWarrior]

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Another one for the list - Irvine Welsh.

One of his many West Ham related tweets from sunday:

Disappointing for Andy Murray but I glance at the tables and see Hibees and Hammers doing it for disco. Smiles restored.

[Philosophical Dan]

Matt Damon is a hammer? Anyone ever seen him at a match? Tries to attend a few games whenever he's in London, apparently.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/666853-west-hams-most-famous-fans-katy-perry-matt-damon-barack-obama-and-more#/articles/666853-west-hams-most-famous-fans-katy-perry-matt-damon-barack-obama-and-more/page/2

[Doc H Ball]

Another one for the list - Irvine Welsh.

If you look at the acknowledgements in 'Trainspotting' you will see reference to alleged ICF members.

Hibee Casuals > E generation > Teneriffe/Ibiza > West Ham

(see also Primal Scream)

[Wembley1966]

Former Dr Feelgood guitarist has terminal cancer of the pancreas, but vows to keep on rocking as long as he can.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2013/jan/09/wilko-johnson-terminal-cancer?
Wilko Johnson has been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas. The news became public via a story in the Echo, the local paper in Johnson's hometown of Southend, and spread after local musician and music historian Will Birch tweeted the news, having read it in the Echo.

His manager, Robert Hoy, later issued a statement: "I am very sad to announce that Wilko has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas. He has chosen not to receive any chemotherapy. He is currently in good spirits, is not yet suffering any physical effects and can expect to enjoy at least another few months of reasonable health and activity. He has just set off on a trip to Japan; on his return we plan to complete a new CD, make a short tour of France, then give a series of farewell gigs in the UK. There is also a live DVD in the pipeline, filmed on the last UK tour.

"Wilko wishes to offer his sincere thanks for all the support he has had over his long career, from those who have worked with him to, above all, those devoted fans and admirers who have attended his live gigs, bought his recordings and generally made his life such an extraordinarily full and eventful experience. Thank you."

Despite never becoming a household name, and having left Dr Feelgood before they had their biggest hit, the 65-year-old musician is one of the most influential guitarists in British rock. His choppy signature style, combining rhythm and lead – based on Mick Green of the Pirates – was copied by many post-punk guitarists. In the Dr Feelgood documentary Oil City Confidential, Andy Gill of Gang of Four spoke of Johnson having been a direct inspiration on his playing.

Oil City Confidential sparked a revival of interest in Johnson and Dr Feelgood, leading to a box set of all the Johnson-era recordings being released last year. However, their reputation was built as an incendiary and threatening live band, based on the chemistry between Johnson and singer Lee Brilleaux. Their only No 1 album, 1976's Stupidity, was a live disc. Brilleaux and Johnson constructed a mythology around Canvey Island, where they lived, dubbing it "Oil City" after its refineries, and referring to the area as "the Thames Delta".

Johnson left Dr Feelgood in 1977 and embarked on a career that saw him playing with the Blockheads as well as forming his own band. In recent years he has had a recurring role in the fantasy TV series Game of Thrones.

[gouldie]

Very sad news but good to hear he will be rockin to the end. Dunno if he is a hammer but I do know that he is a very nice fella. About 15 odd years ago during my days of thinking I would be a rock god my band supported wilko at the standard in walthamstow. During our soundcheck my amp broke and wilko very kindly fixed it for me( not in a jimmy Saville way). Not every day one of your idols helps you out so I will forever be indebted to him. I never did make it in case you are wondering.

[Bedshammer]

Sad now.

[Muddy]

He's got cancer, poor sod. Fantastic musician.

[cockney hammer]

so sorry to heqr that

[vmixture]

Not sure if Morrisey is a hammer or not but he certainly is a very odd individual.

Comes from a mate of mine, Spike T Smith, who has been his drummer on several occasions.

[Old Fat Tits]

He's got cancer, poor sod. Fantastic musician.

That's terrible news and you're quite right,Wilko is a fabulous musician, seen him many times over the years.

[Muddy]

That's terrible news and you're quite right,Wilko is a fabulous musician, seen him many times over the years.

Fantastic with the brilliant Dr Feelgood, and just as fantastic by himself. I would love to see him live, dunno if or when he will be playing in london next though.

[Up the Junction]

Former Dr Feelgood guitarist has terminal cancer of the pancreas, but vows to keep on rocking as long as he can.

No longer being a reader of the local press (I live across the creek from Wilko's home town) I wasn't aware of this. Really quite upsetting news.

Keep on rockin' Wilko...