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Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are the legendary band that brought you Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick, Reasons to be Cheerful (Part 3), Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, and many other hits.

Rarely off the road since the demise of Ian Dury in 2000, but now with Derek Hussey fronting the band, the Blockheads are still one of the most underrated British bands of all time, with a legion of fans of all ages.

Their last studio album, Beyond the Call of Dury, was released in November 2017, which lead into the fortieth anniversary of the band, and complements the upcoming documentary The Blockheads: Beyond the Call of Dury. It continues to show both their diversity and supreme quality, as well as showcasing their uniqueness.

Derek Hussey’s lyrics in the bands new songs keep the combination of poetry, word play, earthy humour and deadly-accurate observations of everyday, British working-class life, that Ian Dury had perfected, but with an added bite for the 21st century. Hussey is known to the bands followers as Dury’s best friend and minder, memorably singing with Ian and the band at a televised concert in the late 90’s.

Along with some new material, you can expect to hear Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick, Wake Up And Make Love With Me, Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3), What A Waste, Clevor Trever, Sweet Gene Vincent and many more from the illustrious back catalogue.

The Blockheads are fronted by Derek ‘The Draw’ Hussey, and Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher still remain from the original band. The current line-up is augmented by John Roberts on drums.

Dates & Times

Last session: Thu 15 Oct 2020 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed
Derby Hall @ The Met
£23 seated / £21 standing (prices inc fee)

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