Dr Feelgood's Wilko Johnson Releases Autobiography Today, 5/30

Wilko Johnson releases his official autobiography "Looking Back On Me" today, May 30th, 2012. The former Dr Feelgood guitarist, British R&B legend and proto-punk pioneer has collaborated with acclaimed music writer Zoë Howe for the book.

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.

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.

Wilko is currently in the middle of a UK tour that continues at the Huddersfield Lawrence Batley Theatre tonight.