Within the last few minutes there has been heartbreaking news in the Elvis world. John Wilkinson has just passed away. He lost his battle. John was a good man and a wonderful musician. We hope that he is finally at peace now, and our thoughts are with Terry and the Wilkinson family.
John Wilkinson Passed Away
January 11, 2013 | People
bray1977 wrote on
January 12, 2013
I am terribly sorry to hear this sad news. I met John a few years ago and he was one of the nicest and most genuine people I have ever met. He was a true gentleman and a wonderful musician. Thank you for the music John. Rest In Peace.
Herman wrote on
January 12, 2013
We will miss you John, thanks for all the nice guitar works you did for us ! I saw him live and hear him Early morning rain singing, great !
Mofoca22 wrote on
January 12, 2013
havent posted here in a long time but i wanted to come here to give my condolences to john. rest in peace buddy hope you and elvis are singing early morning rain together again
Pjosephgois wrote on
January 12, 2013
Rest in peace John. Thank you for sharing your gift of music with us.
Gorse wrote on
January 12, 2013
Always seemed there with Elvis for so many important years both on film and record and now he is gone. At least us fans will have plenty of great memories - thanks John. R.I.P
benny scott wrote on
January 12, 2013
Very sad news. I met John a couple of years ago when he was in Belgium and we talked about guitars and their pick-ups. What a nice and friendly man he was, a real gentleman. Rest in peace John. Your body is gone but your soul will live forever ! Always El.
Sirbalkan wrote on
January 12, 2013
I was shocked. There was always hope about John Wilkinson. I am really sorry. Rest in Peace John Wilkinson, we will always remember you.
FilipBruges wrote on
January 12, 2013
Elvis needed a (super) guitarplayer, up there ! And when the Boss calls...you run, son ! Deepest sympathy to John's wife & family ! He'll be remembered not only as a great humanitarian, a super musician but also a "good" man at heart; an example to us all, I'd say. R I P John.
japio wrote on
January 12, 2013
my condolences to john's family. It's a loss for the elvis world. he was always kind to Elvis and talk with love for him. But what most forgot is that he was one of the greatest guitarplayers. Forgotten by the serieus guitarplayers and wellknown artists. he belongs to the legendary names as Moore,Burton, Micky Gee. Their style are the best . John rest in peace. Thanks for the music
PRESYER wrote on
January 12, 2013
RIP Mr Wilkinson ! You were and will remain one of the greatest guitar player and also a great human being to Elvis and all of us ! My sincere condolences to John's family.
Orion wrote on
January 12, 2013
I'm stunned. John always seemed to find a way to bounce back. What a fighter he has been the last few years. As Dobie Gray sang, 'thanks for the joy that you've given me." Elvis' music and shows would have been drastically different without what you gave. My condolences to your family. RIP Johnny.
everett001 wrote on
January 17, 2013
John was a great guitar player; and a fabulous addition to the Elvis presley performances..I read also that he was a great addition in the recording room; which was very important to Elvis records being the great recordings they were.
Sandi wrote on
January 18, 2013
Such sad news for the Elvis world. We were blessed to have been able to enjoy his great talent and personality. May you rest in peace John you will be missed by many. Thoughts & prayers to your family. Now you & Elvis can go back to jammin' in heaven!
moseleyman wrote on
February 08, 2013
Rest In Peace John A Very Talented musician The KING only had the best and the TCB will never be the same again.Sad News
sugartummy wrote on
June 22, 2013
I understand he was a true friend of Elvis. They're together again.