The Blockheads

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".

Beyond the Call of Dury - 2017-11-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Same Song Different Mix - 2014-11-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Same Horse Different Jockey - 2013-11-23T00:00:00.000000Z

Live At Rockpalast (WDR Studio L, Cologne, 21.02.1978) - 2012-07-27T00:00:00.000000Z

Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll - The Essential Collection - 2010-01-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Staring Down The Barrel - 2009-04-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Where's The Party? - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Ten More Turnips from the Tip - 2002-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Mr Love Pants - 1998-06-28T00:00:00.000000Z

Live! Warts 'N' Audience…Plus! - 1991-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll - 1987-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Laughter - 1980-11-28T00:00:00.000000Z

Laughter (Deluxe Edition) - 1980-11-28T00:00:00.000000Z

Do It Yourself - 1979-05-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Do It Yourself (Deluxe Edition) - 1979-05-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Why Me? - 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Liberty - 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick (Live) - 2020-11-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Hold Up - 2017-11-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Boys Will Be Boys - 2014-01-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Express Yourself - 2013-11-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Greed - 2009-03-27T00:00:00.000000Z

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