Back in the early 70's, a British guitarist named Wilko Johnson fronted a band with a driving, bluesy style.  It was called Dr. Feelgood, and it stirred things up in London.  

"I think it's true to say the whole punk generation watched Dr. Feelgood," says Johnson.

The years flew by, and Wilko Johnson became something of a legend.  Then, two years ago, he found out he had an inoperable form of pancreatic cancer.  Doctors gave him, at best, a year to live.

His friend, The Who's Roger Daltry suggested they make a record.   "You know, Wilko," Daltry told his mate, "let's not worry about what we are going to record, let's just go and record anything."

The result was "Going Back Home," a retrospective of Johnson's work.  It was voted album of the year by Classic Rock Magazine, and the duo arranged a tour that included a stop at The Royal Albert Hall.

"I've had many experiences," Johnson says, "of standing on stage and feeling this could be the last time.  It's quite a wonderful feeling, really.  Quite intense."

Then something strange happened.  Wilko Johnson didn't die.

A new round of tests indicated his tumor could be removed.  He had a major surgery, and emerged cancer free.

Now Johnson hopes he and Daltry will tour North America.  "Who knows," says Daltry, "maybe they'll be a part two to this record.