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The Blockheads are an English rock band formed in London in 1977. Originally fronted by lead singer Ian Dury as Ian Dury and the Blockheads or Ian and the Blockheads, the band has continued to perform since Dury's death in 2000. Current members include Chaz Jankel (guitar and keyboards), Norman Watt-Roy (bass), Mick Gallagher (keyboards and piano), John Turnbull (vocals and guitar) John Roberts (drums). If Watt-Roy is unavailable, bass is often played by Nathan King. There is a rolling line-up of saxophonists that includes Gilad Atzmon, Terry Edwards or Dave Lewis and from time to time, the original sax player, Davey Payne. Between 2000 and 2022, the band's lead vocalist and main lyricist was Derek Hussey.

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  • The Blockheads are an English rock band formed in London in 1977. Originally fronted by lead singer Ian Dury as Ian Dury and the Blockheads or Ian and the Blockheads, the band has continued to perform since Dury's death in 2000. Current members include Chaz Jankel (guitar and keyboards), Norman Watt-Roy (bass), Mick Gallagher (keyboards and piano), John Turnbull (vocals and guitar) John Roberts (drums). If Watt-Roy is unavailable, bass is often played by Nathan King. There is a rolling line-up of saxophonists that includes Gilad Atzmon, Terry Edwards or Dave Lewis and from time to time, the original sax player, Davey Payne. Between 2000 and 2022, the band's lead vocalist and main lyricist was Derek Hussey. The band are best known for their hit singles, recorded with Dury, "What a Waste", "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick", "Reasons to Be Cheerful, Part 3", and "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll". (en)
  • I The Blockheads, chiamati Ian Dury and the Blockheads fino alla morte del frontman Ian Dury (2000), sono un gruppo musicale rock britannico, formatosi nel 1977. Tra i loro brani più conosciuti del gruppo vi sono What a Waste, Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick, Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3 e . (it)
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  • Left to right: Norman Watt-Roy , Charley Charles , Ian Dury and Davey Payne (en)
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  • * Chaz Jankel * Norman Watt-Roy * John Turnbull * Mick Gallagher * John Roberts * Gilad Atzmon * Occasional * Davey Payne * Dave Lewis * Terry Edwards (en)
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  • * Ian Dury * Charley Charles * Stephen Monti * Derek Hussey * Merlin Rhys-Jones * Will Parnell * Dylan Howe * Wilko Johnson * Lee Harris (en)
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  • I The Blockheads, chiamati Ian Dury and the Blockheads fino alla morte del frontman Ian Dury (2000), sono un gruppo musicale rock britannico, formatosi nel 1977. Tra i loro brani più conosciuti del gruppo vi sono What a Waste, Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick, Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3 e . (it)
  • The Blockheads are an English rock band formed in London in 1977. Originally fronted by lead singer Ian Dury as Ian Dury and the Blockheads or Ian and the Blockheads, the band has continued to perform since Dury's death in 2000. Current members include Chaz Jankel (guitar and keyboards), Norman Watt-Roy (bass), Mick Gallagher (keyboards and piano), John Turnbull (vocals and guitar) John Roberts (drums). If Watt-Roy is unavailable, bass is often played by Nathan King. There is a rolling line-up of saxophonists that includes Gilad Atzmon, Terry Edwards or Dave Lewis and from time to time, the original sax player, Davey Payne. Between 2000 and 2022, the band's lead vocalist and main lyricist was Derek Hussey. (en)
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