Adrian attempts...to play like Wilko Johnson

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An exploration of the Wilko Johnson guitar style, with 5 classic Dr Feelgood riffs. Tab can be found on Patreon (pay what you like): / anyonecanplayguitar
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Hi 00:00
A bit about Wilko 01:02
Wilko style basics 02:14
Roxette 10:19
Keep it Out of Sight 16:21
She Does It Right 20:55
All Through the City 26:00
Going Back Home 29:05
Bye 34:59
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@davidwinthrop7077 Жыл бұрын

R.I.P Wilko Johnson 12th July 1947 - 21st November 2022. Such a unique guitarist. Great tribute to a legend Adrian.

@dudeatx Жыл бұрын

Yep, he's looking down on a million frustrated guitarists trying to work out how the heck he made these riffs sound right.

@elshuffles 2 жыл бұрын

I met him once in Leigh on Sea, I asked to take his photo, he duly obliged. I also told him he’s an inspiration, as a few weeks before I saw him on the news talking about his major health scare. Man’s a legend.

@christoguichard4311 2 жыл бұрын

He lives in Leigh 😎

@MirlitronOne Жыл бұрын

I met him in Southend in the late 1970s. He was very friendly and generous with his time. RIP Wilko.

@nikkischei8565 Жыл бұрын

One of the most underrated guitarists ever. Influenced an entire generation on how-to-play-rhythm-guitar! RIP Mr Wilko Johnson

@johnlratcliffe Жыл бұрын

Never ever underrated by anyone ever. Odd thing to say.

@kevingarnett4578 Жыл бұрын

I’m not a guitarist, but I’ve followed Wilko for 42 years. First saw him play with my other heroes, Ian Dury & The Blockheads in December 1980. Then saw Wilko two months later with his own band. I’ve spent many a night backstage with him, Norman and Dylan! What a band! He was a lovely man, and so down to Earth! You nailed his playing on this video, just sad I/we won’t get to see him play these riffs again live. Thanks for the video. 👍

2 жыл бұрын

Been going to Wilko gigs for more than 35 years - he's my absolute favourite night out. It needs to be tight, as it is usually just him, Norman and Dylan, so there's nowhere to hide. Fantastic.

@63Baggies 2 жыл бұрын

Wilko is building a very solid foundation with those two in the rhythm section.

@aikighost Жыл бұрын

RIP Wilko, rest easy old son.

@thatsmrfuckwit 2 жыл бұрын

Sir, I have tried to work out all of these riffs over the past 45 years or so. I have watched Wilko on youtube and TV shows demonstrate them; I have even met the man himself and asked him how he does it, but this is by far the best insight on one of the best and most underrated guitarists of all time. Many thanks!! PS. You did it right!!

@martinp.9045 Жыл бұрын

He sure did....RIP

@JohnBlaney 2 жыл бұрын

I met Wilko backstage after a gig and he let me have a go on his black tele. What surprised me was how high the action was and how heavy the strings were. If anything the combination of the two made it even more difficult to play, not easier.

@douglasfreeman3229 Жыл бұрын

Sad to hear of Wilko's death today. He was an inventive, unusual guitarist with an edgy and engaging stage presence. Looked bloody cool too! A true legend of music.

@SgtSteel1 Жыл бұрын

I just came across this video (recommended to me) I looked up Wilko and was really sad to see that he died just last week. My parents used to go and see Dr Feelgood play live when I was a little kid and always came back saying how lively the gig was.

@NewFalconerRecords 2 жыл бұрын

You've started with one of the quirkiest and most individual players of all time, and despite an excellent attempt, you've shown that there are certain players who are virtually untouchable in their particular style. I'm totally invested in this new series already. Love it!

@scotmark 10 ай бұрын

It's clearly not quite right if there's no blood on the pickguard!

@iantaylor827 Жыл бұрын

Not the only one to come back to this after the great man's passing. Thanks again, Adrian.

@christoguichard4311 2 жыл бұрын

I first saw Wilko play live back in 75. Id been playing guitar myself a couple of years by then, and was listening to Clapton, Rory Gallagher, Peter Frampton, etc Then I heard/saw Wilko... And everything changed 😨 Quite extraordinary. Later, I moved to Canvey Island and got swept up in the whole Feelgoods myth/legend/story. I even went to the premier of the excellent Julian Temple film about the Feelgood's... "Oil City Confidential" If you havnt seen it... Do yourself a favour, and get hold of a copy of the dvd. It is an excellent film! 😎

@alanknott363 Жыл бұрын

Well done Adrian, it's certainly a hard technique to master and a very unique style. Wilko was indeed very unique and has inspired many other players. I'm very grateful I got to see Wilko with Doctor Feelgood back in the 70's and have been hooked ever since. RIP the legend Wilko.

@hamburgerlover9825 2 жыл бұрын

Paul Weller of the Jam also cites Wilko as being his main source of inspiration for his guitar playing. She does it right might still have the best riff ever

@tonysmith2925 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Wilko play Dingwalls a few times in the early 80's, brilliant guitarist. You might have to move the furniture around to do the machine gun walk.

@jeanlikkewaan5605 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Idea, I sincerely hope this series does well. An Episode of either the Television guitarists, Verlaine or Lloyd would be fantastic. Or perhaps for a long term task Eric Johnson, as daunting as it may seem, he has a very unique picking style that can help anyone grow their musicality. Troy Grady has some great in depth videos on him for a starting point.Cheers!

@luisfernandoenrique 2 жыл бұрын

Television is a beauty. Don't even have words to express the guitar work in both Marquee Moon and the selft titled reunion album. Incredible!!

@shaqfu3812 2 жыл бұрын

Quine as well

@thebrysmith3 2 жыл бұрын

Richard Lloyd's playing on his solo album Fields Of Fire is, as the name suggests, pure 🔥

@paddyskate 2 жыл бұрын

Lloyd !!

@jasoncdebussy 2 жыл бұрын

@@luisfernandoenrique Totally agree! Prove It is just a classic

@APfishing_guitar_statistics Жыл бұрын

I came to watch this again today after I heard Wilko had died. RIP. As I said before, I think this is a great tutorial.

@Producelikeapro 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video Adrian! Thanks ever so much for posting!

@finbarrheather5718 2 жыл бұрын

Speaking of old 80’s TV shows, Wilko made a strong, unforgettable impression on me when I first saw him in an Old Grey Whistle Test clip on the educational “how-to-play-pop-music-in-a-band” TV show ‘Rock School’

@GrumpyOldGit60 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been trying to play like a Wilko for 40 years! His technique is deceptively tricky. You made a good stab at it… 👍🏼

@MisterNiles Жыл бұрын

RIP Wilko Johnson. I first heard him play on Ian Dury records. He influenced me before bought my first copy of Entertainment by Gang Of Four. Then I was a goner. That was the same year I discovered Tom Verlaine, Robert Fripp and Snakefinger. Wilko and a lot of those "pub rock" musicians ended up being huge for me. Weird for a Fripp guy, but I was also obsessed with Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe.

@MisterNiles Жыл бұрын

@Matt_Dylan No way! It's so cool that you mention them. So few people seem to know about Polyrock. I have been mildly obsessed with Polyrock since the 80s. I especially love the first album. Produced by Philip Glass, which is cool. I even used to have dreams about finding some amazing album and in the dreams it would turn into a Polyrock record. Are you a fan of the first few Godley & Creme records too? Sounds like we should start a band :)

@SLB4523 Жыл бұрын

Damn! I was unaware that he’d croaked until I saw this. It’s eerie, but my best mate Colin , who is so like Wilco in looks and demeanor, had exactly the same cancer and exactly the same surgery. A favourite of mine, and a true legend. I never tire of watching him talk, there are some great youtube vids of him on talking tours

@FrankJmClarke Жыл бұрын

Wilko had the HH amp when he did a gig in Belfast just after leaving Feelgood. My friend found a pick on the floor, "I've got Wilko's plectrum!". "Better give it back, he's using his fingers up there."

@jonnyosteo5984 Жыл бұрын

After only a day or so's practice I reckon that's a bloody good "attempt". Imagine how good it would sound after a few weeks / months practice when it's all muscle memory and you can just relax and enjoy it. Well done for putting a vid up when you're still working it out. I saw Wilko play at Plymouth Polytechnic in 1978 ( with the Solid Senders ) and he blew my metaphoric socks off. A fabulous performer - and ( apparently ) an all round good bloke too. Keep up the good work. 🫡

@mdp303 2 жыл бұрын

I love it that you take this stuff on. It makes me feel better that you admit to the struggle. By the way you struggle a lot less than the rest of us.

@paulchambers3d Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your honesty about where you feel you got it right and where you didn't. So many KZfaq videos are presented as perfect, which as a learning guitarist can feel overwhelming. Nice to see someone else being open about "attempting" to get a sound.

@russellgeorge5437 2 жыл бұрын

Ron wood -- Rory Gallagher - Paul Kossoff all great also Mick Jones and Aztec Camera - so many to choose from 🤘

@punkisinthedetails1470 2 жыл бұрын

Jonesy and Jonesy

@steddyeddyuk 2 ай бұрын

Delighted to have interviewed Wilko some 9 years ago for my community radio programme. He insisted on buying a huge lunch too! Thank you for this. My LH thumb work always seems to fail.

@meadish 2 жыл бұрын

This is great. A deep dive into the Soft Boys guitar techniques and riffs would be glorious.

@daveboyes3028 2 жыл бұрын

This is great, well done Adrian, been waiting for Wilko lessons for a while. Thanks a lot...

@sirfultonbishop 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel! I ALWAYS learn something from you, Adrian, and I’m looking forward to the new concept videos!

@dclough8203 2 жыл бұрын

THE tutorial I've been waiting for (since 1975!) 😄 Brilliant. Thank you.

@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse 3 ай бұрын

Cool, you gonna get a guitar now?

@jonathansimons5715 2 жыл бұрын

Adrian attempts ... what a great idea. Would love to see an exploration of the Hugh Cornwell guitar styles. From the blistering into riff to 5 Minutes to the gorgeous Golden Brown solo.

@goatsub8115 2 жыл бұрын

And not forgetting the Hanging Around solo.

@johnc9187 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, Hugh would be a good “Adrian attempts”. Some great fast rhythm playing and solos, short and sweet ;)

@vinny9708 2 жыл бұрын

Great playing you nailed it defo,I tried years ago but my hands are to small,I love wilkos playing and style

@stevenbrownlie2095 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent insight into Wilko’s style. Was lucky to have seen the original Doctor Feelgood a few times in the ‘70’s and Wilko many times thru the years. Finally got to meet him about 10 years ago and blubbered my way thru a few guitar related questions which he very graciously answered. He’d probably heard every one of them a dozen times. Thank you for the lesson Adrian. Very well done.

@MrPeteKirwan 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great format and great lesson. Thanks! Would be great to see more. Great!

@sean4586 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian, This was a lot of fun!! Just listening to your thought process plus introducing possibly new music or a guitatist. Great series.

@Jaqaroo 2 жыл бұрын

Adrian, that was great! I've been watching your videos for years and I don't recall you struggling this much before - says a lot about how good Wilko is and how effortlessly he seems to do it.

@stephensuddick2557 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I've been waiting for! Thanks so much!

@stompinsteve6066 2 жыл бұрын

Been a lifelong Wilko fan and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this Vid. Subscribed and can't wait to see more content from you! ATB Steve 🎶😎

@NurfHerderEclipse Жыл бұрын

Love your work. Very cool attempt at Roxette.

@martynspooner5822 2 жыл бұрын

I love the variety on your channel it is certainly eclectic (i think that's the right word)

@XLBiker13 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you posted this. I've admired Wilko's playing for years. Amazing. And I could never figure out how he pulls it off. But if its this hard for you I don't stand a chance.

@roblhopkins 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea ,Adrian ! Always struggled with Wilko’s explanation but now its all cristal clear. It also shows we are all on the same guitar journey ! Thanks again ADRIAN.

@pisynth3784 2 жыл бұрын

Going Back Home was bloody brilliant!! Nice work.

@scottb3372 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, loved the relaxed authentic presentation.

@michaelpond6386 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Ry Cooder, Hubert Sumelin, Louis Jordan, Johnny Winters, Frank Zappa.

@winslowredcross2835 Жыл бұрын

Very well done Adrian and thank you for the great lesson. Wilko Johnson was such an amazing guitarist. I just love the way he played. His style was so unique and I love the tone he got on those early Dr. Feelgood tunes. RIP Wilko and thank you for the great music.

@marca7430 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, love to see the process.

@MaBaKar 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always been fascinated by his style of guitar playing, nice to see your “attempt” at learning and teaching it.

@mikericciuti5996 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea for a series and thanks for introducing me to an artist completely new to me. As always: the best guitar channel on KZfaq

@daisywrabbit Ай бұрын

I don’t play guitar, but I find Wilko’s guitar style fascinating. thanks for breaking it down.

@SD_UK 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best Wilko forensic of all. Superb! Thanks .

@dmd40j Жыл бұрын

A very good explanation of Wilko's style of play.

@johngregorowski 2 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant lesson. Really helpful 👍🏻

@plasteckfly 6 ай бұрын

Best Wilko-technique tutorial I’ve ever seen. Great work!

@justinhaskell5502 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sending me down this rabbit hole. Really enjoyed this video and every time I watch it I learn a new trick.

@johnduckworth474 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great lesson on Wilko' s technique, thank you.

@stephendobby2157 2 жыл бұрын

Adrian , love your lessons and your left field choices of materials , ace. Thankyou.

@davidhamilton7780 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea for a series and a perfect place to start. Quirky, talented and very much his own man - well done.

@stratnut 2 жыл бұрын

Really like the new format, great video

@robertmurfitt9143 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers from Canada, love your instructions, brilliant! Recently hipped to Wilko's playing.

@pascalauzias5636 2 жыл бұрын

I tried to play like Wilko for 40 years... I'm still trying 🤣

@DaveTaste 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@harrisonstarkey 2 жыл бұрын

I've not even heard this yet but I know I'm going to love it. I've been waiting for something on Wilko since I first picked up the guitar. I've just noticed you're doing 'Keep It Out Of Sight' . Couldn't think of a better end to the week.

@iantaylor827 2 жыл бұрын

This is great Adrian. Love Sir Wilko.

@gingercat777 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't believe this came up in my suggestion videos, brilliant.

@tchootube 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! You finished up with some pretty credible Wilko sounds. Tutors generally demo stuff they're well comfortable with, so we don't see the effort it takes. So nice to see a tutor challenge themselves trying to get new stuff.

@johncarruthers5552 Жыл бұрын

Well done. Excellent for a first attempt. Your suggested format is a great idea, especially for those who want to explorer different styles but don't know where or how to begin. Best regards from Australia.

@raymondmassey6884 Жыл бұрын

You have an excellent understanding of the Wilko technique, fair play to you. The things that make his style almost impossible to duplicate though, are the fact that he was left-handed (yes, I know he played right-handed) and the amount of amphetamines he absorbed in the 70's! 😅 RIP Wilko!

@thedevilinthecircuit1414 Жыл бұрын

REALLY good analysis of Wilko's style. Probably the best on KZfaq.

@MrChe1999 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this

@TheGeorgia53 Жыл бұрын

Nice work, Adrian. Thanks for that.

@strappaplank6017 2 жыл бұрын

enjoyed this a lot, well done and thank you

@russellurwin7396 2 жыл бұрын

Very good, I have watched Wilco's tutorials and your right he is a joker saying up down, up down and stab stab. You have explained some of his subtleties that he does so naturally. Great appraisal of Wilko's style.

@boatingforbeginners7949 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video buddy - Really enjoyed the breakdowns and his unique style.. Well done, would love some more artists in this series too. Well Done

@frankcarter6427 2 жыл бұрын

as a teenager in the 70s, I saw feelgood at manchester uni - I am still reeling from the experience. I also saw him on his last tour before he dies , and again on his didn't die tour - he's a legend

@sandem100 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it, great lesson

@nyacoustics8373 2 жыл бұрын

cool lesson, this style has tons of groove to it.

@bobgure 2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention Mick Green! Great stuff as usual. I love your wonderfully detailed lessons!

@motioninmind6015 2 жыл бұрын

Love this, I hope you add to the series soon!

@markrasmussen7241 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I really enjoyed that. Loved Wilko’s playing for years but never close to his sound. You did really well!

@The.Last.Guitar.Hero. 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing he played this stuff while strutting around the stage. Nicely done

@martynspooner5822 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing respect for Wilko,, and teaching some of his style. Was sad to hear another goodun has left us.

@JosefRosam Жыл бұрын

love the humble attitude man, you are cool!

@Bettys_Eldest 2 жыл бұрын

I hit "Like" within seconds of the video starting. Have been a big Wilko fan since seeing the Feelgoods in the mid 70s on the college circuit. I've struggled to stumble my way through She Does it Right for a number of years. So feeling inspired to give it another go, thanks.

@Bettys_Eldest 2 жыл бұрын

Can I "Like" it twice, or even more. Great stuff, thanks.

@edhubble 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Adrian, fro highlighting the talents of this vastly underrated guitar master. I grew up in Essex and regularly saw the Feelgoods playing in local pubs. Wilco was astonishing. A totally unique style. For anyone who isn’t familiar with their work, I recommend the live album, Stupidly. They never quite captured the magic in the studio. Live, they were fabulous.

@Welderady Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this Adrian, don’t be too hard on yourself you did really good working it all out. Wilko would be proud of you. 👍

@ravensmead1558 2 жыл бұрын

Hi A !! on behalf of all us guitar players , can I just say thank you for all the hard work you put into these lessons and videos !its very much appreciated !! A

@regularnimnule9715 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful episode!

@robrandall3606 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant I'm sold, will be trying to emulate you on this, loved Wilko may he RIP.

@williamtaylor874 Жыл бұрын

Wow you nailed it!

@hogsbass4817 2 жыл бұрын

Mick Green was the inventor of this style of playing which Wilko admits being influenced by

@myoldmate 2 жыл бұрын

Yes he was.

@markmiwurdz202 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's called "lead rhythm" or "rhythm lead" whichever way you want to look at it. And Wilko is naturally left handed, but plays right handed.

@rainblaze. Жыл бұрын

@@markmiwurdz202 All well known guitarists are naturally left handed but play right handed surly Seriously I've heard this said about knopfler, townsend, and marr even heard that maccarney was naturally right handed ffs!! Don't know who comes out with it, it must be the A&R dept Ironically the one exception to this is kurt cobain who WAS naturally right handed and played left. But you can see how awkward he is handling the guitar when he moves and was very noticeable during the unplugged sessions with his acoustic between songs. People who play "opposite handed" dont play well and it generally comes across in how they handle the instrument on stage

@flexo692 Жыл бұрын

Well said 👍

@mikeroberts817 Жыл бұрын

Oh man, I'm so excited. I've always done the fingernails down and thumb on the upstroke ever since I taught myself as a teenager. I've never seen anyone teach it before. I really like how it sounds. So happy to find out I'm not a complete outlier there :)

@calelsuper2725 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea . Its interesting and common sense approach to expanding ideas . 👍 nice tele btw

@billakerley4018 Жыл бұрын

Like the format. Love the Wilko Johnson. Nice job! I’ve been mystified by that dude for almost 50 years.

@barrieglenn8353 2 жыл бұрын

Mick Green was mentioned, saw him with JK and the Pirates, just a Tele and AC30 absolutely amazing. Would be nice to do a show or two on maybe “ My Babe” and “ Casting my Spell” both showcasing his brilliant guitar playing. Love your tutorials.

@pahogberg9347 2 жыл бұрын

Funny thing with Mick who I played with on a recording in London back in 1993, was that he sounded the same nomatter amp.. Never used pedals or tuner..(Only tuned by ear). He said he found such gadgets "confusing".. He was a very nice guy.. (And he drove a red Volvo to the studio in Camden that we used).. Last time I met him was at a Pirates gig here in Stockholm a few years later.. We had a great chat and a few beers after their gig.. Miss him. He was an inspiration..