6 January 2025

New Issue: Dr Feelgood 1971

Dr. Feelgood are an English pub rock band formed in 1971. Hailing from Canvey Island, Essex, they are best known for their original and distinctively British R&B sound that was centred on "Wilko" Johnson's choppy guitar style.

CILP Dr Feelgood stamp issued 6 January, 2025

Dr. Feelgood 1971 (CP069)

Along with Johnson, the initial band line-up included singer Lee Brilleaux and the rhythm section of John B. Sparks, known as "Sparko", on bass guitar, and John Martin, known as "The Big Figure", on drums. Their most commercially productive years were the mid to late-1970s, with singles such as "She Does It Right", "Back in the Night", and "Milk and Alcohol".

This stamp has a print run of 140, and features a large mural by Liam Heatherson, painted on Canvey Island sea wall. It is the first stamp in a series featuring local and international musicians with links to Canvey Island and the surrounding area.

CILP Dr Feelgood stamp First Day Issue Postcard

Dr. Feelgood stamp FDI Postcard (reverse)


A limited number of First Day Issue postcards have also been released.

CILP stamps are available from our agent, Alpha Thematics on Ebid UK.


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