Ian Dury and the Blockheads - Blockheads, Live with Wilko Johnson (Game of Thrones & Dr Feelgood)

Ian Dury and the Blockheads (with Wilko Johnson of Dr Feelgood & Game of Thrones fame) - Blockheads, Live

[@mikewood2881]

RIP Wilko, what a sweet talented guy.

[@SAHB]

I'm so glad I had the chance to watch him live pretty good to

[@2626stephen]

Wilko and Ian together again ........RIP

[@barnfieldfishing]

Yep

[@martinp.9045]

Why are they not considered the best live band that ever graced a stage? Right up there with Jethro Tull!

[@stevenlawrence278]

Always considered Wilko to be the Keith Moon of guitarists, Imagine a band with those two in it!

[@norfolkacallinnorth7443]

I'm a 64 year old Block'ead and Ian Dury is overlooked as one of the best frontmen ever

[@thecolourrose9022]

im 21 and i agree he certainly set waves in motion

[@threadbear]

Whether you like this music or not, you have to admit Ian Dury had the best back up band bar none.

[@paulmurphy7130]

Nobody had a band like his..... NOBODY !

[@dereklaidlaw6445]

Very true they were just pure class in everyway loved them still do class

[@thecolourrose9022]

its good i will admit but i wish the bass was louder and it was just wilko

[@stevetrinder2692]

Just fantastic only wish I had seen them live

[@steven1822]

AMEN to that..............

[@donlofting4268]

Sad because it's gone and no matter how sensible and grown up I try to be deep down in my 70 years old darkness there is this tiny glimmer that if I wish hard enough I can be magically transported back to being 18 and not giving a fuck ✌

[@jimbo6693]

Brilliant 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@spikey12341]

I know your comment is 2 years old, but Oh my God I have the same hopeless thoughts - but then again who knows?

[@markwalker8589]

Cause were all blockheads

[@KimiMD]

Never give a fuck! And act childish for as long as you want! Fuck everything and fuck everyone! Literally as well!

[@patoke7812]

Wow! Nothing more to say!

[@martinhardy5462]

The Blockheads remain, forty-ish years later(!), one of the best live bands I have EVER seen. And believe me I have seen a lot of bands since. God bless you Ian Dury, sadly missed.

[@bhangrafan4480]

These are what I call musicians.

[@andrewshields5525]

I saw the Blockheads last night - without Norman as he's on tour with Wilko. Absolutely awesome. Honouring Dury's legacy but nowhere near a tribute act. Guys who can really play and clearly enjoy doing it, even in their 60s and 70s. I can't imagine how exciting this gig with Wilko must have been - this is such a fantastic clip, thanks for posting.

[@joeburroughes7214]

Funny that, I never got to see them, but my favourite ever gig was Dr Feelgood. It was post Wilko, and one of Lee's last dates. Electrifying,

[@robertross28d]

Diamond geezer.

[@stephengoldsmith1]

Ian Dury and the Blockheads Gants Hill Odeon 1980 is the best gig I’ve too and I’ve been to some

[@crimsonwolf9099]

A little dude with a huge brain and even bigger VOICE! This muthafugger was SO criminally under appreciated in the US/Canada that it makes yer head spin. ALL his records are GEMS! Saw him and the Blockheads open for Lou Reed and they BLEW LOU OUT THE DOOR!!!!!

[@RastaSaiyaman]

Oh I can imagine so. I can see Lou going "How the fuck am I to follow that?"

[@rosemaryspafalmouth2609]

How f’n awesome that must’ve been!

[@_JimS]

Cleveland, Ohio supported him back in the day...We love him!

[@martysmith5260]

I like my music to bite when I go to pet it. That's what I like about punk.

[@davidrhyslewis7019]

Ian wasn't even respected in the UK and he was one of us. A king amongst men, a true king.

[@bluenoter7976]

Ian, Wilko, Norman, the mad-sax-man and the other guys all together made this gig for heaven. Sure one of the wildest perfomances ever. RIP Wilko.

[@frlango6082]

Mickey Gallagher, Charley Charles, Chaz Jankel, John Turnbull (missing here?) and…the mad sexed sax man…I forget his name ahahaha

[@richardgrimsdale-yates4972]

@@frlango6082 Davey Payne Saxophone Man

[@g8ymw]

@@frlango6082 "My name is David" from "I want to be straight"

[@rocknrollhippy771]

Norman Watt Roy! My all time bass hero and the sole reason I picked the instrument up❤️❤️❤️

[@noblepath]

Yep, me too!

[@originalveghead]

He cemented his place in my hall of respect when we saw him play with Wilco Johnson at the Tram Shed in Woolwich: he and Wilco continued to sound like a five-piece band even while he broke a string on his bass and had it rethreaded while he carried on. THAT is fucking rock and roll. Nuff respect to the roadie who re-threaded a new string while he played on, obviously.

[@markconnolly7972]

Absolute genius so glad he's being recognised

[@marti2474]

@@noblepath Not enough screen time for Watt Roy on this 'un.Genius

[@TheArpomni2]

Me too and Chris Squire

[@br3bid10]

The drumming in this track (and this whole show) is so rock solid! Charlie Charles RIP!

[@madamc3458]

The older I get, I appreciate Charlie Charles' drumming more and more... it is just so bloody clever!

[@woody816]

@@madamc3458 check out his drumming on midnight lover with the legend link wray

[@marguitvaldez4792]

The women anf the rythm section first.

[@raymondkennedy7327]

Class

[@valdesigns1346]

Like a clock. Solid.

[@robertreape]

Any band or anyone who wants to form a band only need to watch this.This performance is flawless

[@DannybFlat01]

Facts!

[@steevsmith2792]

R.I.P. Wilko Johnson, Feelgoods, Blockhead Legend. Nov 2022.

[@martinct2443]

New Boots and Panties was the first album I ever bought. That was 45 years ago. It's still my favourite album.

[@andrewfrancis4462]

I started watching this only to see Wilko with the Blockhearts, but the whole thing just carries you away. It's so infectious. What a band, and what a great concert closer.

[@littleghostfilms3012]

Ian and Wilko!...........2 of the most charismatic performers ever to set foot on stage!!!

[@patrickcallahan9599]

MIT,Renselier,nasa,we need to study this saxophone,this defies normal air flow

[@tattyshoesshigure5731]

The hilarious lyrics Ian dreamed up have never been equalled... a totally unique talent... with a phenomenal band.

[@aureol40012]

Shaun Ryder’s lyrics were in a similar vein, but with a northern twist.

[@martinhardy5462]

My Lord what a band they were. Takes me back to seeing them live at Leeds University in 79 (IIRC). Monsters. I've never seen a more funky bassist than Norman Watt-Roy

[@rosemaryspafalmouth2609]

Insane funky bass!!

[@andrewmell0r251]

was a hot and steamy night....still a stand out gig for me

[@duncanstrickland2550]

Generally agreed to be one of the tightest bands who ever played in the 20th Century. 100% FACT!

[@addisondave]

It takes a solid rhythm section to allow that sort of musical mayhem to hang together!

[@markstephenson6088]

Ian Dury was a total and absolute trail blaiser with his music. No wonder Wilko joined them. The Blockheads still remain one of my favourite bands long after Ian's tragic passing.

[@markbrooks4471]

Kind of a shock to see just how great this group were all those years ago. Staggering musicianship . Ian and the Blockheads at the top of their game. Certainly a tragedy that cancer robbed us of both Ian (singer) and Charley (drummer) . I am extremely grateful for what they left behind for us.

[@warrenhuck5510]

That drummer is just so "on", amazing.

[@tabbyjamil2300]

And now wilko .. Rip to the 3 legends

[@dluap569161]

RIP Wilko🎸Privileged to see you with the Blockheads and many years later with Norman in Japan.

[@ilikezappa3268]

RIP Wilko. What a brilliant guy.

[@user-tu5ej5lg2c]

This is great. Saw them live twice before wilko joined them. They had Max Wall on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon 😂. There was no one to touch them as a live band.

[@thepiranhabros]

Oi Oi! What a band! What a man! I still miss Ian Dury.

[@tommoward2917]

Michael Macke

[@stephencrockett3803]

Me too

[@kimjasso9953]

Wow! They kicked ass on this one. Being an American, I gotta tell you all of the best bands came out of England. I remember hearing a lot of Ian Dury at the punk bars in Chicago in the early 80s. Love it.

[@janetmacintyre659]

Theyre British actually.

[@robertross28d]

And Scotland.

[@colonelshrimp]

@@janetmacintyre659 ....No they are from England, each and every one of them!

[@robertross28d]

colonelshrimp not Gilad.

[@colonelshrimp]

Except 2 of them!....lol

[@biddylisduff]

Pure genius! RIP Wilko and get a few down yer cakehole with Ian. Would love to have been at this gig.

[@malcolmcartlidge3743]

The whole band at the very top of their game, both the band and the crowds love and respect for Ian obvious - get him to the mic and he was a god, immortal. Rest in peace son, you lived one hell of a life.

[@Glances2011]

Wilko Johnson sounds like he should be part of the band. They are great together. OMG!

[@bustedup]

He was

[@denisghirardello8279]

Clever bastards!!!! Too good for these days though

[@conorlauren]

The Blockheads are pretty much wholly unappreciated here in the States. It's too bad we can't see Ian, anymore. Except in stuff like this. Showing how amazing that band was (particularly Watt-Roy - a top 5 favorite bass player for me. Just a virtuoso)

[@sandsoftime1954]

+ conorlauren I think the same holds true for Dr. Feelgood. We really missed out on one hell of a group !

[@tonyc4027]

Swings both ways, we missed out on a lot on Zappa. You needed to be there when it happened perhaps. I saw Dury and I saw Feelgood, but I never saw Johnny Thunders. All these people have forged us and never having seen them does that make us less? Does it bollocks.

[@paulhinckley7506]

Spot on Conor!

[@alexgroushko3142]

You know they invented Hip Hop right?

[@jaford2]

Norman was amazing, very talented!

[@fatbelly27]

Norman Watt-Roy on bass still plays with Wilko to this day

[@brigader4heart272]

Can remember seeing Norman and his brother Garth in early 70s in the band Greatest Show on Earth

[@allanjohnston3010]

1977, Glasgow Apollo, my introduction to live music. I was 12. What a live act they were.

[@robertross28d]

Same tour for me but at the Edinburgh Odeon. Still got my ticket.

[@argpod]

I was there that night, pure magic.

[@malcolmcartlidge3743]

This clip should be mandatory watching for all conservatoriums around the world, every member of the band at their very best, everyone a star/lead in their own right. Still miss you Ian, rest in peace mate, from an expat Brit in Australia.

[@soulminer]

Man this just insane but brilliant. Had a school teacher in 6th grade who was really into Ian Duty and also The Clash. I'll never forget him.

[@vicmills4404]

In 1964 I played the spoons with an Ian Drury band of the time at someone's birthday party. A lifetime achievement! Ian asked "Are you a dauber an' all?" He was at the Royal College of art.

[@purple_studio146]

He was the real deal, astronomer, philosopher, musician, child of the universe. It's over, they don't make em' like you anymore

[@RahulJoshi]

Wow, they're really jamming on this one. Nailed it!

[@DMSProduktions]

Fack me! 1 of the BEST rhythm sections in England EVER! Charlie and Normie! WOW!

[@carnivaltym]

RIP Wilco now 😢! One of best live acts I ever saw 4 sure.

[@eduardocervantesaca]

Ian is such a gift for all of us even now and the band kicks ass

[@brotzmannsax]

Fantastic! The Blockheads at their peak with Wilko, David Payne really whips it out here! Sad to see Ian at the end leaving, what a under rated lyricist and true performer.

[@pjmuck]

RIP Wilko. You were amazing

[@ahoytheremate1954]

I did road crew for Ian in NSW Aussie in Newcastle a fantastic man im very lucky i met him right place right time he was a gentleman

[@DD-ev2dt]

What can you say about this masterpiece that hasn't already been said ... Two diamond geezers doing 24 carat music Wilco Norman & the Guv'nor gone but not forgotten 👃➕😎👍 ......

[@Muziekgenot]

Incredible piece of fantastic R&R! This is what the world needs these days.

[@user-jm8cf2cn4o]

Well what music he made still great to hear it now so many years on..xxlove him so much and the band. Cxser you all at Dingwalls. CxTony Blockhead xxx ❤❤❤

[@jondenmark9577]

Rip ian you were pure magic and the blockheads what a blend of musicians pure top shelf

[@diptastik5651]

That must of been one hell of a show . Pure energy .

[@kitsmith693]

Love Ian & Wilco so sad both left us

[@davidrhyslewis7019]

2 kings, Ian and Wilko ❤

[@raysharp1969]

so good to see Wilko well again. The Blockheads rocked!!!!!! that was when music was fun.

[@martywilcox3940]

before MTV...hate what that did to music

[@youngrichie]

One of the best performing live bands The UK have ever produced....

[@ulrichwill496]

👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🇨🇭

[@dereklaidlaw6445]

Canny get lyrics like this anymore purely the best

[@tombstoneharrystudios584]

Love Wilko! He wrote in his memoirs that as much as he loved the band, he found his "three chords and the truth" style hard to reconcile with the more complex arrangements “For quite a while it was difficult for me, they were doing all these augmented chords and things...Sometimes, when we started playing live, it would get to bits in the song where it was a little bit beyond me and I would just turn down my guitar and mime. The thing is with a big band…keep a determined expression on your face and nobody knows.”

[@iain6963]

As a 3 chord myself, I know the feeling, lol, 🐒🌠💥

[@pampossum9431]

What an amazing band.

[@antonyfrancis9635]

I was lucky enough to see the Chas Charles tribute concert at the old Town & Country club, Blockheads with Wilko. What a terrific night still remembered as one of the best music nights ever.

[@pannac0tta]

Rest in Peace, Wilko Johnson . . .

[@robertlawrence7958]

I remember seeing Ian Dury when he was fronting Kilburn and the High Roads. They were playing support for the Who at the Lyceum in London (first Quadrophenia tour, I think 1973). A great night.

[@annegeoffgullon8072]

A song so gobsmackingly good they named the finest band ever in the known universe after it. Unequalled.

[@geordiebluesman]

Wowza! that was so good I burnt me Pizza rather than get up and walk away from it.

[@sonofkloot]

Followed `em all over the UK. Met Ian, signed my Lord Upminster LP. Still treasure it . xx

[@kimjasso9953]

Have to comment again. Last 4 minutes of this song, Gold!

[@fraclarke6523]

Love wilko,,great stage presence ,🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@mickoliver7120]

This is a dangerous video to watch..you'll be guaranteed to stick it on repeat 😂😂😂

[@215Gallagher]

Got to see Ian and the Blockheads with Wilko, I guess I am among the lucky ones.

[@redleader3355]

Makes me wanna cry and jump around my living room. What a legend. Hats off. ✌️💚

[@simonthomas5113]

What an encore. It sounds even better in 2022.

[@barneyomulligan9739]

The best Friday night KZbin music video ever...sadly missed...

[@TJ-eq6dl]

Such stage presence all of em legends)

[@paulameltar3585]

Big shout for the miracle trading as Davey Payne!

[@Nttmf]

What a backing band eh! Not often you will see this! It’s fucking awesome.

[@johnharney6548]

I saw these lads loads of times, from New Boots and Panties right up to their last original line up tour nearly 20yrs ago. It’s not till he,s gone and you remember how much you enjoyed them. At least we,ve got KZbin to keep us happy. I also met Ian in Cheltenham Town Hall during his last tour.

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

This makes me happy!

[@andycole3442]

This is what you call music bloody brilliant

[@ianddavidson1]

Wilko is a legend. No doubt about that. Wilko and Norman Watt-Roy the bassist on this video are still performing live. Wilko still plays the exceptional technique for which he is renowned and Watt-Roy is awesome. They are a great band today, yes 2016, so google their tour , get a ticket, and be truly amazed. It's a fantastic evening out. Wilko has a solid and loyal following and who could be surprised at that!!

[@conorlauren]

+ianddavidson1 And I think Watt-Roy is one of the best bass players that ever lived.

[@VintageSG]

India/Englands Jaco for sure. Whenever you go to see Wilko, a large percentage are there purely for some Norman goodness.

[@trumpetrider565]

ianddavidson1 rock city, Nottingham. Friday. Can't bloody wait.

[@alanlittley2505]

ianddavidson1 c

[@dominiquecouture984]

ianddavidson1 i

[@RWF12687]

Breathtaking. Possibly the tightest band I ever saw. Tears in my eyes...

[@probablygraham]

Saw Ian Dury when they did a Stiff Records tour. Brilliant. They thre t-shirts into the crowd with "If it ain't Stiff it ain't worth a f***" on them (uncensored). Saw him again at the free concert at Crystal Palace which was arranged as an alternative to Charles and Diana's wedding. The police didn't stop anyone smoking dope and everyone started swimming in the pond in front of the stage. Fantastic day.

[@franceslothian1319]

OMG! How did I miss that one! Saw them at the Lewisham Odeon back when there still was a Lewisham Odeon😂

[@kevingray3550]

Ian Wilko and the rest of the band are always guaranteed to cheer me up and make me smile when I hear them. That's not bad for a bunch of bleedin' blockheads and no mistake.

[@paulameltar3585]

I always get a warm feeling inside when I tell people I saw them live at Manchester Apollo. A much cooler feeling when I can't recall how I lost the tee shirt. Bless you, Ian. Keep on doing what you do best, Wilco ... being luvverly! Best wishes to all the others who made this band legendary. x

[@andrewmell0r251]

was this in 1979?...I got on stage for this the final number...for all of 10 seconds :D

[@gehegedrei]

I'm not the envious type, and I know, water under the bridge, spilled milk etc...but boy, do I wish, I had been there and seen this...

[@big500]

I’ve never seen another base player like Norman… all action and totally crazy.👍👍

[@roymitchell8184]

A genius who fronted a band of misfits, an absolute pleasure to witness a great pub/punk band...

[@miffedmax]

And that, ladies and gents, is how it is done.

[@RaysTrack]

Now, That's a show! Magnificent. Essex boys par excellence. Sadly missed. Geniuses all.

[@tabbyjamil2300]

Thank god for technology that we can see gems like this .. im at a break at work and making the most of every second to watch things like this daily . What a musical feast for the brain ... oooh la la

[@baronoflivonia.3512]

Wilko live with Feelgood, sounded like 2 guitars, lead & rhythm. Both he and Ian were in what music press called "pub rock" bands, no, both were in real rock bands, Kilbourne & High Roads and Dr. Feelgood were fantastic live, which this clip shows.

[@andrewbluebells2370]

THIS GUY WAS A LEGEND

[@johnnewman6586]

How have I not seen/heard this until now. Sensational.

[@janeough45]

what a line up wilko the wonderman ,plus all other fab guys xx pure genius

[@deboy1099]

The best jam I have ever heard ,what a sax boooom

[@rodneybertsch9708]

Has a bit of Andy MacKay about him, when he was guesting with Mott the Hoople.

[@andyinnes2178]

One of the greatest bands EVER, I remember seeing ID and the Blockheads back in '81, a gig I will remember until I die. Just sublime musicians, thanks for posting.

[@joshualenton7829]

Rest in peace Wilko

[@richardgrimsdale-yates4972]

I was there. When Ian walked around the front with his minder and stopped to thank someone, that someone was me as I took his photo at that point. Fantastic gig shame only 9 songs got onto the video, it missed out Charley's amazing drum solo at the end.

[@emmauhrin7695]

This is my joy music. Whenever im sad, i watch this and get energy to face life. I love how every each of them are unique and their enthusiasm brings back my lust for life.

[@homewithemma42]

LOVE IAN DURY AND THE BLOCKHEADS....growing up made more fun/wild/colourful by these ICONS ❤❤❤

[@redleader3355]

Music how it should be. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔴

[@owy75]

Tightest band in the world

[@br3bid10]

***** Truth!

[@turbodistortionirmc]

super tight

[@tomlisi1561]

Spot on

[@estucamp92]

DURY & WILKO what a combination

[@AlexanderLaurence]

Wilko Johnson has died. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Westcliff On Sea on Monday evening, 21st November 2022. He was 75.

[@StarkRavingBrad17]

this clip is pure joy. Ian, you fuckin beautifully weird little English bugger, we miss you so much. goddamn i wish i'd seen this band...they influenced me terribly.

[@zakynthos64]

I would have loved to have seen these live,brilliant band.

[@robertmitchell9415]

This man is Legend. Against all that was thrown at him in life he left a mark larger than most of us will be able to.... 'ucking awesome bloke...

[@Offatatangent]

Now joined by Wilko. Two irreplaceables.