At Corfu airport in 1981 my girlfriend and I (she’s now my wife of 32 years!) realised that Ian Dury was in the same queue just in front of us with another guy and a couple of girls. She asked if she could take a photo and he was lovely, said of course, and she took a picture which we still treasure of Ian showing his teeth, one of which had the Union Jack flag on it. Lots of people asked for pics (this was before mobiles or 0:20 selfies were a thing) and he could have been forgiven for getting fed up but he was charming and kind to every request. I always smile when he comes on the radio and remember that day. Such a wonderful man.
Ian is a legend, he's always been one of my idols, I wish I could have met him, incredible music. Articulate and genius. Wonderful man, they'll never be another like him. Miss you Ian.
Good evening I'm from Essex, as if you couldn't tell, my given name is Dickie, I come from Billericay and I'm doing very well. A marvelous wordsmith and unique singer. Missed greatly.
Ian was a true legend and the blockheads were such a tight band. When I was only 5 years old Hit me with your rhythm stick was released, even at that age I loved it. I begged my parents to buy me it on 7" single I'm nearly 50 now and I never get bored of it ,and it's still my favourite track all these years later. I still own that single today it was the first record I ever owned. I've told my kids when I die, I want it playing at my funeral when I'm going through the gates. I've gone on to be a massive blockheads fan great clever lyrics by Ian and amazing music from the band. They'll never be another like Ian Dury a true wordsmith
Thank you for posting this. Ian Dury is an enduring legend of a singer and performer. I have a copy of Lord Upminster on vinyl, it is a stone cold classic, so many of his songs just make you want to dance! Inspirational Ian ~ an amazing human being indeed.
I met him getting out of an old Metro, in London. I had to double take, but yes, it was him & what an amazingly beautiful human he was. RIP mate & thank you for proving that meeting your heroes, is not always a disappointment x
I have been a fan of Ian Dury since New Boots and Panties in 1977. I still have my original vinyl copy and I still play it often along with Do It Yourself. Its hard to think of many artists who have given me so much listening pleasure over such a long time. For me, he is an icon. I bet he is looking down at today's music and thinking "WTF". You are a true star Ian Dury.
I had a limited edition gold coloured album off new boots and panties it's got a extra track on it sex and drugs and rock and roll it's not on the original album my ex s has got it up in her attack some were I won't see that again lan Dury and the blockheads were great
I saw him and the Blockheads at Bournemouth Winter Gardens in the 70's and then at Sydney Town Hall in Oz. He came on stage with an Aboriginal land rights flag.. Truly a legend.
Did he have a tragic life ??? Ian lived it his way !! An amazing man his disability never stood in his way !! A life lived by the man no compromise!! Like many I would have loved to have seen you live Ian ❤❤
Australians are well versed in the ways of all types of music . You'd do well to pull your head out of your butt and wake up to your self.@@malcolmmitchell6529
New Boots and Panties sounds as fresh today as it did back when I bought it.Ian fronted a truly great band one of if not the best rhythm sections ever. Ian is and always be an absolute Legend.
I only really discovered Ian and the blockheads about 15 years ago🙄 what a discovery I found I absolutely adore Ian and the band's style and music,proper band what makes my hair stand on end✊ thank God for you tube cos they have have me so much enjoyment!!!! Rip Ian you were one of a kind
35 years back I was asked to do security at one of his concerts when he toured Sydney, Australia. I had reserved thoughts about it, but I worked 2 nights in front of the stage and really enjoyed it ❤
I was at that gig .. Amazing, came on stage under a large sea grass Umbrella and released a white dove into the audience ( thought it could have been a mechanical bird )
I met Ian at an in-store appearance at the record store I worked in in about '78. He was in Minneapolis to open for Lou Reed. I had him sign a tee shirt with his photo on it. Sadly, lost in the years since. I loved his first 3 albums with the Blockheads - Now I see I've got some catching up to do.
Ian still is one of my hero's. His music just clicked with me completely, his rock and roll, his clever writing, his stories in songs, and the way he could belt out a great hit. Love you Ian. Very good indeed.
One of my all-time heroes, I fractured my back 2 places, as a street musician it ment i couldn't proform, my love for being out there despite forgoing fame is now but lost dream love you Ian
Met Ian in middle 70s a..good friend of mine knew him well..used to sell him speed ..he was a real character. Really clever with words and great sense of humour..
What a very-interesting life and his ability to rise above all the adversity and mix with the people he did, as well as teaching, recording good music is a testimony that he was an extraordinary exceptional man!
poetic musical genius had the cassette in the 80s jukebox drury used to flog it to death still sounds good today ahead of his time musically rip ian ☺❤👍
@sitluxetluxfuit4481 um dumb young generation I had a cassettes player back in 82 with the tape...cassette tape....follow.....I used to play the cassette jukebox Drury....what it was titled.......DUH get it
Reasons to be cheerful 123 The cover is taken outside a block of flats . If you look behind Ian you will see a fence The fences are the stretchers used in WW2 and are still there today
Fascinating body of genres Ian was into...very artistic man ..I knew so little about him here in Australia ,only Hit Me with Your Rythmn Stick,,,Wish l had followed up on his life before ...brilliant light . 😢 Thanks this wonderful video of Ian ..
Although i've always had some Ian Dury on my playlists or some 80s cd .. i never knew anything about his personality or some of his lesser popular songs. Really amazed by his authenticity in musical style, taste. What a character i really missed out on.
Ian’s songwriting gifts were really extraordinary, a true original who is sorely missed to this day. I used to work as a links engineer for ITN & one day the assignments desk said to me “you’ve got a live 2x way with Ian Dury.” It was done out in the street, I think it was Curtain Road in Shoreditch or just nearby, and the interview was about his charity work. Close to airtime the producer arrives with Ian & as I was trying to fit his earpiece for comms he goes “you’ll ‘ave trouble with that mate, I’ve got very small ears!” Sure enough, it was a struggle to fit, but we got there in the end & the interview down the line went ahead as planned. I kept thinking if only I’d known about it before coming into work that day I would have brought my copy of New Boots & Panties for him to sign!
God l miss Ian Dury! My 82 year old mother would waltz around the kitchen singing I Wanna Be Straight. 😂 There was something infectious about his style, he was incredibly witty.
It wasn't tragic, my friend did a documentary on him before he died. He was a lovely man. So it was not tragic , it was just sad that he past before he should've done.
Saw the band play at the Olympic Ballroom, Pleasant's Street, Dublin in the late 1970's, best gig ever. I think I still have 3 or 4 pins Ian through into the audience. Must try to did them out.
I strongly suspect that his song Sweet Gene Vincent was also a reference to Gene Vincent. I saw Kilburn and the High Roads Support Sha Na Na at the Birmingham Odeon and was lucky enough to See Ian and the Blockheads at Brixton when they recorded Warts and... I also saw them at Madstock and the Town and country club. The pen ultimate show at Warwick University was wonderful he came on late to a standing ovation and I stood with tears in my eyes knowing that he was not long for this world. What a talent and what a group.
Ian Dury back in the 80s used to live in South West London my stepfather was he's Builder we used to swim in Ian's indoor swimming pool the pool had a wave machine
I loved that guys lyrics. “Every bit of clothing, Ought to make you pretty. I should wear the clothing, Of Mr. Walter Mitty. See my tailor he’s called Simon I know it’s going to fit!” Brilliant!
He also sang a song titled "Take your elbow out of the soup, you're sitting on the chicken" It begins, "To be simple and wise/ never tell lies" Catchy lyrics!
First heard new boots and panties when I was about 14. And I was hooked on Ian Dury's music, all my friends thought I was mad but they soon got into it as well lol 😂 good times, RIP Ian you legend.
I watched the film on Ian.his childhood was sad .in later years I remember his songs and my favourite HIT ME WITH YOUR RYTHEM STICK ; SEX AND DRUGS AND ROCKING ROLL AND WHAT A WASTE WITH OTHER SONGS.HE WAS A GREAT MUSICIAN AND WAS ADMIRED BY MUSICIANS LIKE BOB DYLAN WHO HE SANG WITH AND SUGGS; ALSO OTHER BANDS KNOWN.HE BECAME AN ICON IN LATER YEARS .AND FINALLY BECAME KNOWN AND LOVED AND HIS SONGS STILL SANG TO THIS DAY.GODBLESS YOU IAN.YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON FOR YOUR MUSIC OF GREAT TALENT.REST IN PEACE ☯️☮️🕊🕊🕊🕊🦋🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏AMEN.🕊
I remember when he told why he made the tune "Hit me with your rhythm stick" it was because when he was in homes the wardens used to batter him with thier sticks /battons.
P.S. ..and, by the way, a VERRY EXCELLENT Piece in Remembrance of Ian Robbins Dury✨️..Skillfully, and masterfully rendered with Taste, and Aplomb ..Truly Sincere, and, imho worthy of his Respect and Memory..!
All death can be regarded as tragic. Nobody wants to leave life early, but when your times up, thats it. On a positive note, there's an awful beauty in the finality of death which we should never try to deny. Everything comes to an end. You, me, and even this planet.
Stiffs Live tour also had Nick Lowe, Larry Wallis, Wreckless Eric, Dave Edmunds...woulda been great gigs to be at .Had the album way back as well as "Bunch of Stiffs" He also recorded "Sweet Gene Vincent"
im 57 in the US and always been real into music but ive never heard of him or the Blockheads i guess it never made it over here. edit: a radio station near me in mid 80s played sx and drgsand rr i just realized but i dont think anyone knew who it was, it was more like a novelty song to us.
of all the people who ever wrote a lyric about me ID is by far one of the greatest ever, his wordplay and rhyming slang were second to none, He painted a picture like the Kinks could but with added venom, the village green became the tower block at the end of Kilburn high street, top bloke, one of the people that took pub rock to its highest levels along with the likes of Eddy from the hot rods and wilko johnson, seen them all many times, They're part of British music history gone but never forgotten, what got me with the blockheads was the high quality of all the musicians, they were exceptional and way beyond everyone at the time,
Polio is a horrific life sentence for those who contract it. Kudos to Ian Dury advocating Sri Lanka implements giving the Polio vaccine - it's a couple of drops on a sugar cube. That's all it takes to prevent it. My cousin born in 1937 in Melbourne Australia contracted it as a small child, she spent Mon - Fri in the hospital and Iron Lung before going home to her mum and dad each weekend. My Aunt didn't hold with the medical professionals thoughts at the time that exercise was bad for polio victims and had my cousin learning to swim, walk and do everything her brother and sisters would do. Norma grew up to be one of te most caring persons I've ever known. She loved life and people, she would send the kids (she had 5! 4 boys and a girl) round to any neighbour who was ill with a pot of soup or casserole. Her husband died of blue asbestos cancer in his early 30's. My oldest brother had emigrated to them in 1969 and they cared for him. When Norma's husband died and left her with 5 young children my brother helped out as best he could. She was an incredible human being and I wonder how much greater she'd have been without Polio something she never complained about. To anyone reading this and pondering giving their child a polio vaccine, PLEASE do it. I loved Ian Dury's music.
Living outside of UK I had not heard he had passed. What a legend and talent. Rhythm Stick is one of my all-time favourites even now and the band's precision untouchable. I had no knowledge of his biography and have been touched and even more impressed, hearing the hurdles he had to surmount to achieve excellence. Great respect to a true multitalent. I wish his family and children well. Thanks for this video. All the best, Rob in Switzerland
✌️💀.., You can't help but LOVE a guy who overcame the difficulties, & obstacles Life gave him.. He got lemons 🍋, & made Lemonade..!! Undeniably, a Winner, in thee truest sense ov thee word. An Inspiration, and, in his way, a Saint.., because, he set a very positive example.., Living proof, that the only true "limits", exist only in the imagination..~Peace.., (..&Rock on, baby..!!🎸✨️)
Saw em in Aust mate... good band on LP...great band live!!! Saw the Clash too, l thought it'd be all London Calling...they played Tommy Gun and most first two albums.. l cdnt split who was better!!
He was a genius with his music and songs he was well admired and the started up the pin in the ear look that the sex pistols thought cool and did the same Johnny loved Ian's style and image.rest in peace Ian your not forgotten Godbless you Amen.🙏Amen🕊🕊🕊🕊🦋🦋🦋🦋🌷🌷🌷🌻🌻🌻🐬🐬🐬🦉🐦.Hope your in a good place of happiness ✌🌻
At Corfu airport in 1981 my girlfriend and I (she’s now my wife of 32 years!) realised that Ian Dury was in the same queue just in front of us with another guy and a couple of girls. She asked if she could take a photo and he was lovely, said of course, and she took a picture which we still treasure of Ian showing his teeth, one of which had the Union Jack flag on it. Lots of people asked for pics (this was before mobiles or 0:20 selfies were a thing) and he could have been forgiven for getting fed up but he was charming and kind to every request. I always smile when he comes on the radio and remember that day. Such a wonderful man.
.....What a great story/ anecdote 👍
Great little memory - thanks for sharing
corfu???!!!??? i'm a greek citizen and i love music....also i am fan of ian dury!!!nice story!!!
Magnifique ton témoignage...Tellement humble Mr. Dury 🕊🌟
Love it. Thank you again.
Ian is a legend, he's always been one of my idols, I wish I could have met him, incredible music. Articulate and genius. Wonderful man, they'll never be another like him. Miss you Ian.
Yes, me too😢😊
& Me 2!
@@malcolmmitchell6529He wasn't the happiest drunk
As a young lad, growing up In 1970s Dagenham, Dury & The Blockheads were one of my idols.
I still listen to their music, brilliant stuff.
Good evening I'm from Essex, as if you couldn't tell, my given name is Dickie, I come from Billericay and I'm doing very well. A marvelous wordsmith and unique singer. Missed greatly.
Clever
A, B, FC and Pricks😂
@@colinmaynard2879Trevor
Ha i resemble that remark
Someone needs to make a movie about this LEGEND!!!!!!
They did.. Malik played Ian 🎵🎵🎵
Ian was a true legend and the blockheads were such a tight band.
When I was only 5 years old Hit me with your rhythm stick was released, even at that age I loved it.
I begged my parents to buy me it on 7" single I'm nearly 50 now and I never get bored of it ,and it's still my favourite track all these years later.
I still own that single today it was the first record I ever owned.
I've told my kids when I die, I want it playing at my funeral when I'm going through the gates.
I've gone on to be a massive blockheads fan great clever lyrics by Ian and amazing music from the band.
They'll never be another like Ian Dury a true wordsmith
Word smith that's the best way to describe him my friend
I met him backstage after a great concert in 1978. He was a really nice guy!
Good to know/hear...thx..
Loved him with the Blockheads, great music & magic words. Sorely missed.
Thank you for posting this. Ian Dury is an enduring legend of a singer and performer. I have a copy of Lord Upminster on vinyl, it is a stone cold classic, so many of his songs just make you want to dance!
Inspirational Ian ~
an amazing human being indeed.
Glad you enjoyed it 😊 I have always enjoyed Ian's music also, he's so talented. Thanks for watching! 😁
I met him getting out of an old Metro, in London. I had to double take, but yes, it was him & what an amazingly beautiful human he was. RIP mate & thank you for proving that meeting your heroes, is not always a disappointment x
I have been a fan of Ian Dury since New Boots and Panties in 1977. I still have my original vinyl copy and I still play it often along with Do It Yourself. Its hard to think of many artists who have given me so much listening pleasure over such a long time. For me, he is an icon. I bet he is looking down at today's music and thinking "WTF". You are a true star Ian Dury.
I had a limited edition gold coloured album off new boots and panties it's got a extra track on it sex and drugs and rock and roll it's not on the original album my ex s has got it up in her attack some were I won't see that again lan Dury and the blockheads were great
I saw him and the Blockheads at Bournemouth Winter Gardens in the 70's and then at Sydney Town Hall in Oz. He came on stage with an Aboriginal land rights flag.. Truly a legend.
I met him in the Slug and Lettuce in the 1980s. He was really lovely and signed an autograph’To my pal (my name)’. Such a polite and humble man.
Did he have a tragic life ??? Ian lived it his way !! An amazing man his disability never stood in his way !! A life lived by the man no compromise!! Like many I would have loved to have seen you live Ian ❤❤
Not exactly the title I would have given to the video
RIP ID -- a fine man and musician, too. Rest well dear fellow you are really missed by many. ❤😂😂❤.
He wasnt a musician ,he was a singer
@@bollockchop501 I don't agree!
Australians are well versed in the ways of all types of music . You'd do well to pull your head out of your butt and wake up to your self.@@malcolmmitchell6529
New Boots and Panties sounds as fresh today as it did back when I bought it.Ian fronted a truly great band one of if not the best rhythm sections ever. Ian is and always be an absolute Legend.
I only really discovered Ian and the blockheads about 15 years ago🙄 what a discovery I found I absolutely adore Ian and the band's style and music,proper band what makes my hair stand on end✊ thank God for you tube cos they have have me so much enjoyment!!!! Rip Ian you were one of a kind
35 years back I was asked to do security at one of his concerts when he toured Sydney, Australia.
I had reserved thoughts about it, but I worked 2 nights in front of the stage and really enjoyed it ❤
I was at that gig .. Amazing, came on stage under a large sea grass Umbrella and released a white dove into the audience ( thought it could have been a mechanical bird )
I met Ian at an in-store appearance at the record store I worked in in about '78. He was in Minneapolis to open for Lou Reed. I had him sign a tee shirt with his photo on it. Sadly, lost in the years since. I loved his first 3 albums with the Blockheads - Now I see I've got some catching up to do.
Ian still is one of my hero's. His music just clicked with me completely, his rock and roll, his clever writing, his stories in songs, and the way he could belt out a great hit. Love you Ian. Very good indeed.
great artist/great music!!!
What a great man and hero! He was a champion of many ❤️❤️❤️
One of the best of his era in my opinion music still sounds funky as … RIP Ian
Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick!! Love this song!! ❤
One of my all-time heroes, I fractured my back 2 places, as a street musician it ment i couldn't proform, my love for being out there despite forgoing fame is now but lost dream love you Ian
I wish you well…and, never say never. You never know what the future holds. Take care, ok?🙌
Met Ian in middle 70s a..good friend of mine knew him well..used to sell him speed ..he was a real character. Really clever with words and great sense of humour..
I realize how old I am with this Content . He was fun in the Vinyle days Luv the Blockheads
I remember Ian, always a fascinating presence. Good to see him renembered, thank you for uploading 🙏
What a very-interesting life and his ability to rise above all the adversity and mix with the people he did, as well as teaching, recording good music is a testimony that he was an extraordinary exceptional man!
poetic musical genius had the cassette in the 80s jukebox drury used to flog it to death still sounds good today ahead of his time musically rip ian ☺❤👍
Cassette in the jukebox ? Wrong
Cockney ???? 🙄🙄Harrow Middlesex mate 👊
@sitluxetluxfuit4481 um dumb young generation I had a cassettes player back in 82 with the tape...cassette tape....follow.....I used to play the cassette jukebox Drury....what it was titled.......DUH get it
@@sitluxetluxfuit4481um duh i had the cassette in 82 called jukebox drury i used to flog it to death on my cassette player 🙄
Thanks so much for telling Ian's story. Always loved his music and attitude but never knew his history. Brilliant music.
Reasons to be cheerful 123
The cover is taken outside a block of flats . If you look behind Ian you will see a fence
The fences are the stretchers used in WW2 and are still there today
Fascinating body of genres Ian was into...very artistic man ..I knew so little about him here in Australia ,only Hit Me with Your Rythmn Stick,,,Wish l had followed up on his life before ...brilliant light .
😢 Thanks this wonderful video of Ian ..
A pure legend. I remember his music from my childhood, amazing man and musician. A true inspiration to all humans.
Loved his cheeky poetic songs,very clever.xx
Although i've always had some Ian Dury on my playlists or some 80s cd .. i never knew anything about his personality or some of his lesser popular songs. Really amazed by his authenticity in musical style, taste. What a character i really missed out on.
Ian’s songwriting gifts were really extraordinary, a true original who is sorely missed to this day. I used to work as a links engineer for ITN & one day the assignments desk said to me “you’ve got a live 2x way with Ian Dury.” It was done out in the street, I think it was Curtain Road in Shoreditch or just nearby, and the interview was about his charity work. Close to airtime the producer arrives with Ian & as I was trying to fit his earpiece for comms he goes “you’ll ‘ave trouble with that mate, I’ve got very small ears!” Sure enough, it was a struggle to fit, but we got there in the end & the interview down the line went ahead as planned. I kept thinking if only I’d known about it before coming into work that day I would have brought my copy of New Boots & Panties for him to sign!
God l miss Ian Dury! My 82 year old mother would waltz around the kitchen singing I Wanna Be Straight. 😂 There was something infectious about his style, he was incredibly witty.
It wasn't tragic, my friend did a documentary on him before he died. He was a lovely man. So it was not tragic , it was just sad that he past before he should've done.
Saw the band play at the Olympic Ballroom, Pleasant's Street, Dublin in the late 1970's, best gig ever. I think I still have 3 or 4 pins Ian through into the audience. Must try to did them out.
Living a million miles away from the UK, I’m a fan.
If you read Creem in the US in the 70-80’s, you knew Ian.
As a teenager, I remember his only known mainstream hit song "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick" on FM radio in 1980.
I remember listening to Stiff records as a teen in 1970s NYC. Thanks for the bio.
Saw him and the blockheads at Glastonbury a long time ago now. Just Ace, loved him and his work. Long live Ian 🙏
I strongly suspect that his song Sweet Gene Vincent was also a reference to Gene Vincent. I saw Kilburn and the High Roads Support Sha Na Na at the Birmingham Odeon and was lucky enough to See Ian and the Blockheads at Brixton when they recorded Warts and... I also saw them at Madstock and the Town and country club. The pen ultimate show at Warwick University was wonderful he came on late to a standing ovation and I stood with tears in my eyes knowing that he was not long for this world. What a talent and what a group.
No shit sherlock 🤒
Love that song!
Polio..we are so blessed that we don't have to suffer and our children are free from it
Thanks for sharing 🤗
Ian dury wos a one off, i liked him, his music, and his way with words, a Genius no doubt imo.
Worked with the support band on the Stiff tour had a brilliant time Ian and the lads were diamonds RIP
Ian Dury back in the 80s used to live in South West London my stepfather was he's Builder we used to swim in Ian's indoor swimming pool the pool had a wave machine
"Sweet Gene Vincent" still a favourite track.
Brilliant Performer and Artist same Birthday as myself and Always raise a glass to Ian Dury on 12th May every year GRYS Ian Dury well missed
I loved that guys lyrics.
“Every bit of clothing,
Ought to make you pretty.
I should wear the clothing,
Of Mr. Walter Mitty.
See my tailor he’s called Simon
I know it’s going to fit!”
Brilliant!
He also sang a song titled "Take your elbow out of the soup, you're sitting on the chicken" It begins, "To be simple and wise/ never tell lies" Catchy lyrics!
A lyrical genius who fortunately for all of us, met up with one of the best collection of musicians ever. Their music will live on forever
He was a cool dude on stage
Wow i just didn’t know that much about his life this was brilliant thank you 👍👍👍
First heard new boots and panties when I was about 14. And I was hooked on Ian Dury's music, all my friends thought I was mad but they soon got into it as well lol 😂 good times, RIP Ian you legend.
Fabulous band, great songs, great writing and performance, one of the last, "proper", British bands 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Reasons to be Cheerful ..Part 3!!! Ian Dury!!!!!
I saw him play in the Albert Hall years ago and he was great. ❤
I watched the film on Ian.his childhood was sad .in later years I remember his songs and my favourite HIT ME WITH YOUR RYTHEM STICK ; SEX AND DRUGS AND ROCKING ROLL AND WHAT A WASTE WITH OTHER SONGS.HE WAS A GREAT MUSICIAN AND WAS ADMIRED BY MUSICIANS LIKE BOB DYLAN WHO HE SANG WITH AND SUGGS; ALSO OTHER BANDS KNOWN.HE BECAME AN ICON IN LATER YEARS .AND FINALLY BECAME KNOWN AND LOVED AND HIS SONGS STILL SANG TO THIS DAY.GODBLESS YOU IAN.YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON FOR YOUR MUSIC OF GREAT TALENT.REST IN PEACE ☯️☮️🕊🕊🕊🕊🦋🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏AMEN.🕊
I remember when he told why he made the tune "Hit me with your rhythm stick" it was because when he was in homes the wardens used to batter him with thier sticks /battons.
Loved him with Norman , Wilko amazing. Rest in Peace Ian .
Love his work, a true pioneer
P.S. ..and, by the way, a VERRY EXCELLENT Piece in Remembrance of Ian Robbins Dury✨️..Skillfully, and masterfully rendered with Taste, and Aplomb ..Truly Sincere, and, imho worthy of his Respect and Memory..!
A friend of mine had a 8track of Ian Dury way back in 1975 we wore it out. RIP Ian.
Sadly, I only knew Rhythm Stick and didn't really get to know his music. I'm always looking for new surprises and I'm sure I'll not be disappointed.
All death can be regarded as tragic. Nobody wants to leave life early, but when your times up, thats it. On a positive note, there's an awful beauty in the finality of death which we should never try to deny. Everything comes to an end. You, me, and even this planet.
Stiffs Live tour also had Nick Lowe, Larry Wallis, Wreckless Eric, Dave Edmunds...woulda been great gigs to be at .Had the album way back as well as "Bunch of Stiffs" He also recorded "Sweet Gene Vincent"
He was a one off and so is his son Baxter.
Both are great musicians.
Great songs. My old man stil brings tears to my eyes...
I'm also from Harrow. Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick was the first ever single my brother bought.
great story RIP Ian ❤🙏
im 57 in the US and always been real into music but ive never heard of him or the Blockheads i guess it never made it over here. edit: a radio station near me in mid 80s played sx and drgsand rr i just realized but i dont think anyone knew who it was, it was more like a novelty song to us.
Never got the true credit he deserved, amazing musician
What a load of boll ks, of course he got the credit he deserved.
Not a musician,a singer,he didn’t play any instruments.
The film with andy serkis was really good in my opinion!
Watching from Greece.hi everybody.
Interesting video.
of all the people who ever wrote a lyric about me ID is by far one of the greatest ever, his wordplay and rhyming slang were second to none, He painted a picture like the Kinks could but with added venom, the village green became the tower block at the end of Kilburn high street, top bloke, one of the people that took pub rock to its highest levels along with the likes of Eddy from the hot rods and wilko johnson, seen them all many times, They're part of British music history gone but never forgotten, what got me with the blockheads was the high quality of all the musicians, they were exceptional and way beyond everyone at the time,
His boy is a legend in music too
I went to one of his concerts in Sydney. Just the best night. I loved him.
Polio is a horrific life sentence for those who contract it. Kudos to Ian Dury advocating Sri Lanka implements giving the Polio vaccine - it's a couple of drops on a sugar cube. That's all it takes to prevent it. My cousin born in 1937 in Melbourne Australia contracted it as a small child, she spent Mon - Fri in the hospital and Iron Lung before going home to her mum and dad each weekend. My Aunt didn't hold with the medical professionals thoughts at the time that exercise was bad for polio victims and had my cousin learning to swim, walk and do everything her brother and sisters would do. Norma grew up to be one of te most caring persons I've ever known. She loved life and people, she would send the kids (she had 5! 4 boys and a girl) round to any neighbour who was ill with a pot of soup or casserole. Her husband died of blue asbestos cancer in his early 30's. My oldest brother had emigrated to them in 1969 and they cared for him. When Norma's husband died and left her with 5 young children my brother helped out as best he could. She was an incredible human being and I wonder how much greater she'd have been without Polio something she never complained about. To anyone reading this and pondering giving their child a polio vaccine, PLEASE do it. I loved Ian Dury's music.
Brilliant talent
What a great man Ian was
Living outside of UK I had not heard he had passed. What a legend and talent. Rhythm Stick is one of my all-time favourites even now and the band's precision untouchable. I had no knowledge of his biography and have been touched and even more impressed, hearing the hurdles he had to surmount to achieve excellence. Great respect to a true multitalent. I wish his family and children well. Thanks for this video. All the best, Rob in Switzerland
✌️💀.., You can't help but LOVE a guy who overcame the difficulties, & obstacles Life gave him.. He got lemons 🍋, & made Lemonade..!! Undeniably, a Winner, in thee truest sense ov thee word. An Inspiration, and, in his way, a Saint.., because, he set a very positive example.., Living proof, that the only true "limits", exist only in the imagination..~Peace.., (..&Rock on, baby..!!🎸✨️)
Brilliant vocalist and the blockheads were an awesome band
Ah the spasticus guy i remember him i was only born mid 80's but i know alot about music especially metal and punk are closely related.
His life wasn't tragic, it was magnificent! "I'M SPASTICUS!"
Ridiculous decision that Spasticus Autisticus could only be played after dark! WTF!
Anyone who can include the line “I could be the ticket man at Fulham Broadway station” in a song and make it work has to be alright.
A wonderful man gone far to young.. very sad
He was in the second CROW movie as well.
Hated his music but what a man..talented and brave❤️
apparently he influenced the Sex Pistols. Brilliant guy, great band behind him too.
Rhythm stick one of the best tunes ever 👍
Saw him/them live NZ in the early 80's
Rocked the joint better than the Clash.
More funk
More swagger
Peace Monkeys
Saw em in Aust mate... good band on LP...great band live!!!
Saw the Clash too, l thought it'd be all London Calling...they played Tommy Gun and most first two albums.. l cdnt split who was better!!
yea a nice guy man, totally unique, loved his music..........
Sam him with the Blockheads at Gants Hill Odeon 1979 - great show!
He was a genius with his music and songs he was well admired and the started up the pin in the ear look that the sex pistols thought cool and did the same Johnny loved Ian's style and image.rest in peace Ian your not forgotten Godbless you Amen.🙏Amen🕊🕊🕊🕊🦋🦋🦋🦋🌷🌷🌷🌻🌻🌻🐬🐬🐬🦉🐦.Hope your in a good place of happiness ✌🌻
Are you shure about Tom Waits being in the movie "Hearts of fire"? Can't find a hint about that in the web ... 🤔
Ian, a magnificent man.
He did not let his disability beat him 🙏🇮🇪👍nice guy