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The Blockheads plus support by The Punk Freud @ Colchester Arts Centre
Fri, July 21 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm



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), Nathan King (bass) Mick Gallagher (keyboards and piano), John Turnbull (vocals and guitar) John Roberts (drums). 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”.
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