The Blockheads at Cambridge Junction

Plus special guests

Formed in 1977 to promote Ian Durys’ album New Boots and Panties on the first Stiff Records tour of the U.K. – Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, Charlie Charles, John Turnbull, and Mick Gallagher – became known as The Blockheads.

As Ian Dury & The Blockheads they went back out on tour, and in 1978 released What a Waste, a single that reached #5 in the U.K. charts. They were then joined by saxophonist Davey Payne and toured the U.S.A supporting Lou Reed.

In 1979, the classic single Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick reached #1 in the UK charts and the follow up Reasons To Be Cheerful Part 3 hit #3 in the UK charts. This was swiftly followed by arguably the band’s masterpiece, the Do It Yourself LP.

Ian Dury & The Blockheads disbanded in 1982 and did not play again until the early 1990s when they reformed to perform at the ‘Madstock’ festival in Finsbury Park headlined by Madness.

Taking place in J1 (Standing)

Tickets – £35.00.

For info go to https://www.junction.co.uk/events/the-blockheads/