Ian Dury and the Blockheads's 1978 Concert History

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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 28, 1978
"Revolver" tv show
The Vibrators / The Roy Hill Band / Bonnie Tyler / Buzzcocks / Siouxsie & The Banshees / Sore Throat / Ian Dury and the Blockheads
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ATV studios Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
May 12, 1978
Ian Dury and the Blockheads / Matumbi Top rank Suite Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Apr 22, 1978
Lou Reed / Ian Dury and the Blockheads
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Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Mar 22, 1978
Lou Reed / Ian Dury and the Blockheads
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Old Waldorf San Francisco, California, United States

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Lou Reed / Ian Dury and the Blockheads on Apr 22, 1978 [406-small]

Lou Reed / Ian Dury and the Blockheads
Apr 22, 1978
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Lou Reed / Ian Dury and the Blockheads on Apr 22, 1978 [411-small]

Lou Reed / Ian Dury and the Blockheads
Apr 22, 1978
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Lou Reed / Ian Dury and the Blockheads on Apr 22, 1978 [707-small]

Lou Reed / Ian Dury and the Blockheads
Apr 22, 1978
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Lou Reed / Ian Dury and the Blockheads on Apr 22, 1978 [709-small]

Lou Reed / Ian Dury and the Blockheads
Apr 22, 1978
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Lou Reed / Ian Dury and the Blockheads on Mar 22, 1978 [259-small]

Lou Reed / Ian Dury and the Blockheads
Mar 22, 1978
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Ian Dury and the Blockheads had?

Ian Dury and the Blockheads has had 10 concerts.

What genre is Ian Dury and the Blockheads?

Ian Dury and the Blockheads is most often considered to be Rock, Punk, Punk Rock, Post-Punk, New Wave, New Wave Pop, and Pub Rock.

When was the last Ian Dury and the Blockheads concert?

The last Ian Dury and the Blockheads concert was on October 16, 1998 at The Garage in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.

What setlist does Ian Dury and the Blockheads play live?

The songs that Ian Dury and the Blockheads performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the December 22, 1980 concert at Michael Sobell Sports Center in London, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Plaistow Patricia
  2. Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
  3. Wake Up and Make Love With Me
  4. I Want to Be Straight
  5. Fucking Ada
  6. My Old Man
  7. Reasons to Be Cheerful, Part 3

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