Group

Ian Dury & the Blockheads

From: London, United Kingdom
Since: present
Releases: 53

new wave
pub rock
punk rock

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About

The Blockheads are an English rock band formed in London in 1977. Originally fronted by lead singer Ian Dury as Ian Dury and the Blockheads or Ian and the Blockheads, the band has continued to perform since Dury's death in 2000. As of March 2023 members included Chaz Jankel (guitar and keyboards), Nathan King (bass), Mick Gallagher (keyboards and piano), John Turnbull (vocals and guitar), John Roberts (drums), and Mike Bennett (lead vocals). There is a rolling line-up of saxophonists that includes Gilad Atzmon, Terry Edwards, Dave Lewis, and from time to time, the original sax player, Davey Payne. Between 2000 and 2022, the band's lead vocalist and main lyricist was Derek Hussey.

The band may be best known for their hit singles (recorded with Dury), "What a Waste", "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick", "Reasons to Be Cheerful, Part 3", and "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll".

From The Blockheads on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Members

Mick Gallagher now Hammond organ, keyboard
Wilko Johnson now guitar
Chaz Jankel 1977–1978, 1978–1980, 1987–1987, 1990–1990, 1994–1995 · original member · former guitar, keyboard
Charley Charles 1977–1982, 1987–1987 · original member · former drums (drum set)
Davey Payne 1977–1982, 1987–1987, 1990–1991, 1994–1996 · original member · former saxophone
Ian Dury 1977–1982, 1987–1987, 1990–1991, 1994–2000 · original member · former eponymous, lead vocals
John Turnbull 1977–1982, 1987–1987, 1990–1991, 1994–2000 · original member · former guitar
Norman Watt-Roy 1977–1982, 1987–1987, 1990–1991, 1994–2000 · original member · former bass guitar
Will Parnell 1990–1990 · former additional, percussion
Merlin Rhys-Jones 1990–1990 · former additional, guitar
Steve Monti 1990–1991, 1994–1996 · former drums (drum set)
Gilad Atzmon 1996–2000 · former saxophone
Dylan Howe 1996–2000 · former drums (drum set)