Ian Dury and the Blockheads were one of the most popular groups of the New Wave era in the U.K. in the 70s and early 80s. Their eclectic sound was drawn from their many musical influences; these included funk, jazz, rock and roll, soul, and reggae, not to mention leader Ian Dury's love of music hall. Dury's lyrics were a unique combination of lyrical poetry, word play, acute observation of British everyday life, and scatalogical humour. As the Blockheads, the band continued to play after Dury's untimely death in 2000.
These are photos from concerts where Ian Dury and the Blockheads played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Lou Reed / Ian Dury and the Blockheads Apr 22, 1978 Passaic, New Jersey, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Lou Reed / Ian Dury and the Blockheads Mar 22, 1978 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Yvette Kay
