Happy Jack Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 He encore'd with[i][b] Bye Bye Johnny[/b][/i]. Wilko: "[i]I said Byyyyye, bye bye bye![/i]" He waves to 2000 people. 2000 people: "[i]We say Byyyyye, bye bye bye!!![/i]" We all wave to Wilko. Lump in my throat? Not 'arf. Bloody hell, what a way to go though ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Lump in my throat? Think I would have been bawling my eyes out at that moment True legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjas Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I saw him at Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms a couple of weeks ago, don't think there was a dry eye in the place when he was playing Bye Bye Johnny. It was a cracking gig/performance and leaves me with very good memories of him. Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 There's a short interview over on the BBC R2 web site worth a listen if you didn't hear it when it went out live http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p015x8xt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I'm going to the last one on Sunday. Fealing tearful already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulgm1 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Love him - and his bass player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Paulgm1' timestamp='1362647766' post='2002538'] Love him - and his bass player! [/quote] They must have really, [i]really [/i]good air-con on stage at Koko. I can't remember how many times I've seen Norm play, but this was definitely the first where he wasn't spraying sweat across the first few rows of the audience. In fact, there wasn't even a puddle of sweat for him to drop his lead into at the end of the gig. Edited March 7, 2013 by Happy Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjas Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 There was plenty of sweat at the Portsmouth gig!! Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) I'm working on last night's photos as we speak. It was an awesome gig, full of energy, a finger raised defiantly at cancer and death, with the entire audience supporting him on every note. He had Alison Moyet as a special guest on vox for a couple of numbers during the encore, then he decided to change a string to his guitar on stage in front of us, as the replacement guitar was set up wrongly and had given out horrid feedback - drums and bass kept playing throughout - and it was all a good laugh as well as poignant. When he left the stage for the last time I felt the reality of it hitting me. But, as Jack said, what a way to go. \m/ \m/ Edited March 7, 2013 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Flickr album from last night's gig: [url="http://www.flickr.com//photos/bluejay_my_photos/sets/72157632936213829/show/"]http://www.flickr.com//photos/bluejay_my_photos/sets/72157632936213829/show/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Ta for the photo`s. I`m, assuming they were filming it for a dvd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Yes, I think someone at the venue said so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Great pic's Bluejay. Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1362660482' post='2002868'] Flickr album from last night's gig: [url="http://www.flickr.com//photos/bluejay_my_photos/sets/72157632936213829/show/"]http://www.flickr.co...936213829/show/[/url] [/quote] Nice to see Alf looking well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne58 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1362647003' post='2002524'] There's a short interview over on the BBC R2 web site worth a listen if you didn't hear it when it went out live [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p015x8xt"]http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/p015x8xt[/url] [/quote] Thanks for the link, I've just listened and I have to say for me it was a very emotional interview. The way that Wilko feels about Mick Green's playing and influence is exactly the way all the guys in my band feel about Wilko! We were honoured to have supported him on the Oil City Confidential tour in 2010 and will be sharing the stage with him on Friday at Holmfirth. My hopes are that it will be a great gig and that Wilko can stay well and pain free for as long as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 [quote name='wayne58' timestamp='1362683341' post='2003383'] My hopes are that it will be a great gig and that Wilko can stay well and pain free for as long as possible. [/quote] Big +1 to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 That's going to be a very emotional gig, I hope it goes well for all involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1362660482' post='2002868'] Flickr album from last night's gig: [url="http://www.flickr.com//photos/bluejay_my_photos/sets/72157632936213829/show/"]http://www.flickr.co...936213829/show/[/url] [/quote] Marvellous pics. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Really good pics..Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 One of my major musical influences for so many years. Wilko's music has been with me for most of my life and will continue to so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazm Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Great photos b[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]luejay[/font][/color] thank you. I saw the band supporting the Stranglers last year (maybe the year before?) anyway both were awesome. What a way to bring your life to a close, by entertaining your fans and enjoying life to the utmost. Wilco I take my had off to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne58 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1362684278' post='2003398'] Big +1 to this. [/quote][quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1362684298' post='2003400'] That's going to be a very emotional gig, I hope it goes well for all involved. [/quote] Thanks chaps, last night went exceptionally well, we all had a great night and the audience were superb. A night to remember in a brilliant venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I'm glad the farewell is doing him proud. Would have loved to have gone to one, just so pleased to have seen him at the gigs I have. I'll really miss him and Norman. I wonder if Norman has any plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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