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The Blockheads are an English rock band formed in London in 1977, originally fronted by Ian Dury as Ian Dury and the Blockheads. They had several hit singles, such as "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" and "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick", and continued to perform after Dury's death in 2000.
In 1982 Ian Dury & The Blockheads disbanded and were not to play together again until 1987, when they went out to Japan in June to play three shows in four days, disbanding again until 1990, when the death of Charles in September of that year re-united them to play two Benefit gigs at The Forum, Camden Town, in aid of Charles' family.
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Learn about the history, meaning and legacy of Ian Dury's 1977 single "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll", a punk-funk anthem that became a slogan for alternative lifestyle. The article covers the song's writing, recording, release, reception, re-releases and versions.
Ian Dury was born at 43 Weald Rise in Harrow, then in the Borough of Middlesex. [1] His early years were spent in Harrow Weald (although it's often misreported that Ian was born in Upminster, Essex, an impression he often encouraged himself) and in Mevagissey, Cornwall during the Blitz. [8]
A comprehensive list of albums, singles, and videos by British musician Ian Dury, who led the bands Kilburn and the High Roads and the Blockheads. Find out the chart positions, certifications, and formats of his releases from 1975 to 2020.
[5] [6] It was the first album to be credited to Ian Dury & the Blockheads rather than Ian Dury alone, although Dury had used the full band name for the "What a Waste" 7" single of 1978. The album was released in the wake of the chart-topping hit single " Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick ", and reached number two in the charts, behind ABBA 's ...
Members of the British rock band The Blockheads, formerly known as Ian Dury and the Blockheads. Pages in category "The Blockheads members" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.