Sat 11 Jul | Doors 7:30pm | £17.50/£16.50U16/£18.50 On The Door
Sex, drugs & rock ‘n’ roll! The Blockheads are back!
The new wave funk and rock and roll outfit originally fronted by the late Ian Dury, play The Brewery.
Originally formed in 1977 to promote Ian Durys’ album 'New Boots and Panties' on the first Stiff Records tour of the UK, Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, Charlie Charles, John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher became known as 'The Blockheads'. In 1978, they released 'What a Waste', which reached number five in the U.K. charts. They were then joined by saxophonist Davey Payne and toured the USA, supporting Lou Reed across North America and ending with their own dates in California. Chaz composed 'Hit me with your Rhythm Stick' with Ian, and, in 1979, had a number one hit record with it in the U.K. They went on to record the ‘Do it Yourself’ album, which featuring hit single ‘Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3’.
In 1980, Wilko Johnson joined to record and release a third album called 'Laughter' and released 'I Want to be Straight' and 'Supermans Big Sister' as singles. They toured throughout 1981 in the UK and Europe, ending the year with a tour of Australia.
In 1982 Ian Dury & The Blockheads disbanded and were not to play together again until 1987 when they went out to Japan to play three shows, disbanding again until 1990 when band recorded a live album ‘Warts & Audience' at the Brixton Academy in December 1990. In March 1996, Ian was diagnosed with cancer and, after recovering from an operation, was determined to write another album. To this end, The Blockheads went into rehearsal in August 1996 and began recording. The album 'Mr. Lovepants' was released in 1998 and in May, Ian & The Blockheads hit the road again.
The band, now including Dylan Howe and Gilard Atzmon, continued to play gigs throughout 1999. The last performance by Ian Dury & The Blockheads was February 6th 2000 at The London Palladium. Ian died at 9am on 27th March 2000. At this point, the band had to make a decision to either stop or continue. The choice was made and the band have continued making albums and touring the world. Now after nearly a decade since Ian passed away, The Blockheads still perform to packed out venues around the world.
Now, after over thirty years, The Blockheads are still building their wall of sound, and it just gets bigger and better.
Please Click Here to visit The Blockheads website
Venue: Malt Room – standing
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
PLEASE BOOK YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR VISIT
Brewery Members receive a 10% discount on most ticketed live performances and event tickets, sign in to your account to take advantage of these discounts.
All our ticket prices include a 50p commission. This fee helps us continue to fund our diverse programme. Creative learning classes & workshops are exempt.
Audio Description (AD) is available in Screen 1. Infrared audio system is available in both Cinema Screens 1 and 2. Induction loops (T) are in place in the Theatre, please ask for assistance on the door.
Some live events may carry strict age restrictions, these are outlined on our website. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times during evening events.
Unwaged* – For those in receipt of Universal Credit, Working Tax credits, Job Seekers Allowance or Income Support. Discounts may not be applicable on certain events.
