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What was Wilko Johnson's distinctive guitar technique?

  • Playing fingerstyle

  • Using multiple picks

  • Strumming without chords

  • Tapping the strings

Answer

Playing fingerstyle, Wilko Johnson used his right-hand fingers to pluck the strings individually rather than using a plectrum. This unusual technique created a unique and percussive sound that became his trademark. Influenced by blues and rockabilly, Johnson's distinctive style became an integral part of Dr. Feelgood's raw and stripped-back rhythm and blues sound.
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