Wild-eyed, obsessed, he moves back and forth onstage in jerky motions as if he's on a leash and can only move so far before someone yanks on the chain to bring him back. One visual enticement would normally be more than enough for any band, but Dr. Feelgood features two memorable attractions. The other is lead singer, part-time harmonica player and slide guitarist, Lee Brilleaux. If Wilko is intense and possessed, Brilleaux is controlled madness and pent-up frustration. Almost spastically rigid as he sings, Brilleaux twitches, thumps the microphone and smashes his fist into his leg.
Tension is built rather than released.
They're stalwarts, the anchor that prevents the nervous energy of the other two from shooting the band out into the stratosphere. Dr. Feelgood, a name that comes from an Aretha Franklin song, was born in 1971, became popular on the pub circuits in London and soon moved up to the small halls and college venues around Britain. Perhaps due to the intensity of their performances. Dr. Feelgood is fighting a reputation for over-heated concerts, with audiences prone to violence. The kids at our concerts just scream and shout and jump about.