Dr. Feelgood

The Profile

Dr. Feelgood are a British pub rock band formed in 1971 in Canvey Island, Essex. Known for raw, high-energy R&B, the classic mid‑’70s lineup featured singer/harp player Lee Brilleaux and guitarist Wilko Johnson. Their 1976 live album Stupidity topped the UK charts; key early albums include Down by the Jetty and Malpractice, with later hits like Milk And Alcohol.

British pub rock band (formed 1971, Canvey Island, Essex); classic members include Lee Brilleaux and Wilko Johnson; Stupidity (1976) reached UK No.1; noted for ferocious live shows and tracks like Roxette, She Does It Right, and Milk And Alcohol.

Two reviews trace Dr. Feelgood’s sweat-and-beer pub rock: terse, electrified R&B driven by Wilko Johnson’s choppy guitar and Lee Brilleaux’s rasp and harmonica. Early albums and the live Stupidity define their impact, with shout-outs to ‘Roxette’, ‘She Does It Right’ and ‘Milk And Alcohol’. The pieces frame pub rock as a kindred spirit to punk and praise the band’s live ferocity.