1979: IAN DURY and the BLOCKHEADS profile | Nationwide | Classic BBC Music | BBC Archive

[@followtheboat]

He was fantastic but don't forget The Blockheads: musically they were incredible. Together they were a great combination.

[@areyoulocal6469]

Some of Chas' solo stuff is brilliant

[@hanselmansell7555]

Best band ever, the end.

[@frlango6082]

@@areyoulocal6469 their communal album i bought was a botvhed job. chas’s viwepoint also. I bought it at the time because two albums werent enough and n france ye could not get the many singles. See. It was recorded in Nassau, Essex and only FUNKY DISCO POPS retained my attention.

[@Ziggy_Shakespeare]

One of the all time greats.

[@PurityVendetta]

Something I regret, not going to see Ian and the Blockheads back in the day. I met him years ago and he came over as a really likable guy. Norman Watt-Roy is my bass playing icon, saw him play with Wilco Johnson last week, fab.

[@frlango6082]

YES. . It’s me…Fab. Although not a native englisner I am very much into nudity and orthograftic form. So It s “WILKO” dear…because it s almost a perfect annagtamm of JOHN WILKINSON. Wilko Johnson

[@jeffdawson2786]

The indomitable spirit from Middlesex. Cheers 🍻

[@frlango6082]

Rightyo…he was born in Hounslow, though he pretended it was Basildon. Lil’ trickster

[@thehotyounggrandpas8207]

Loved him ever since I was 6, he was on the Telly, and my mum and dad told me to.

[@DaveMcGarry]

Told you to what...? Turn it off, turn it up?? Don't leave us hanging man

[@hanselmansell7555]

@@DaveMcGarry omg... I'm never going to sleep again.. 😲

[@SpeccyMan]

Good evenin'. I'm from Essex, in case you couldn't tell. My given name is Nicky, I was born near Billericay (actually Maldon - 13 miles as the crow flies, lol) and I'm doin' very well. 😁

[@kahlodiego5299]

So crush-worthy.😍

[@mikebon8352]

Miss him... and his smile.

[@chrisclarkson3608]

Even without the cricket bat, you can see that this style of documentary must have inspired Spinal Tap!

[@MrMargaretScratcher]

I almost expected Chaz Jankel to break into 'Lick my Love Pump' as he chewed his gum...

[@RcNerd]

He was a legend.

[@jack0609]

What’s with the word was?? He still is even in death he still is

[@heraldeventsandfilms5970]

'Is'

[@frlango6082]

@@jack0609 but at least nobody will sustain any DURY injury. So we re safe

[@niamhryan9677]

Ian and the block heads were brilliant. Their album was epic. Clever Trevor and Blasto Patricia, my favourite tunes.

[@SpeccyMan]

That's Plaistow Patricia.

[@jamesdean1143]

Plaistow

[@frlango6082]

@@jamesdean1143 jesus died on a cross fotr less than that

[@janeparfitt65]

Terrific documentary. Loved thi band. Unfortunately I was too young for concerts & so wish I'd seen them play. These concerts, especially the one in Germany was dynamite. You are sorely missed Ian Dury. Much love J.H.P ❤

[@kahlodiego5299]

Get up, get up, get up, get down, fall over whooooo!

[@RaysTrack]

"Germany is Romford at right angles". Priceless.

[@DirtyWindshieldSeries]

Absolute Legend(s)!!!

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Absolute treasure. Sounds like Mark Radcliffe interviewing him.

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Anyone know owt about Kevin Cosgrove? There's a few pints riding on this.

[@natashab3412]

💜

[@James-gf9jl]

First rate, tight and professional outfit.

[@fasthracing]

Ian Dury Cockney pride.

[@thewomble1509]

Never was a Cockney. He was a home counties boy and quite middle class.

[@fasthracing]

Well the Sex Pistols thought he was. @@thewomble1509

[@samilliw1]

Only one Ian

[@prettypurple7175]

I WONDER WHETHER HE EVENTUALLY BUY HIS OWN WAREHOUSE/////

[@frlango6082]

I m off watching “DISCOVERING DIRE STRAITS” now. Sigh!

[@wizzelhoart]

i have no idea who this is

[@marccas10]

His son has also done some good tunes. Baxter Dury.

[@SpeccyMan]

Then you really ought to rectify this deficiency A.S.A.P. 😁

[@girlplanetboy]

Whey hey - I'm the first commenter!

[@hanselmansell7555]

🏆👍