Date of Birth: May 12, 1942
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Date of Death: March 27, 2000
Biography
Ian Dury was a British musician, singer-songwriter, and actor, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Ian Dury and the Blockheads. Born on May 12, 1942, in Harrow, London, Dury was a key figure in the punk and new wave movements of the late 1970s. Despite contracting polio at the age of seven, which left him with a withered arm and leg, Dury pursued a career in art and music with fervent passion. He studied art at the Royal College of Art and initially worked as an art teacher before fully committing to his music career. Dury first found musical success with the band Kilburn and the High Roads in the early 1970s, but it was with the formation of Ian Dury and the Blockheads in 1977 that he achieved critical and commercial success. The band’s debut album, “New Boots and Panties!!,” was a hit, and their single “Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick” reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1979. Known for his witty lyrics and distinctive voice, Dury became an iconic figure in British music. In addition to his music career, Dury was also an actor, appearing in several films and television shows. He continued to perform and record music until his death from cancer on March 27, 2000.
5 Interesting Facts about Ian Dury
1. Ian Dury contracted polio at the age of seven, which left him partially disabled.
2. He was a talented painter and studied at the Royal College of Art.
3. Dury’s song “Spasticus Autisticus” was controversial and banned by the BBC upon its release.
4. He was an advocate for disabled rights and worked to raise awareness through his music and public appearances.
5. Ian Dury was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with his band The Blockheads in 2020.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ian Dury
1. “Sex and drugs and rock and roll is all my brain and body need.”
2. “There ain’t half been some clever bastards.”
3. “Hit me with your rhythm stick, it’s nice to be a lunatic.”
4. “Reasons to be cheerful, part three.”
5. “You don’t need no fancy tricks, you’ve just got to be yourself.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Ian Dury’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Ian Dury had four children: Baxter Dury, who is also a musician; Jemima Dury; and two other children from different relationships.
Relevant Links
1. [Ian Dury Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Dury
2. [Ian Dury and the Blockheads Official Website](http://www.theblockheads.com/
3. [Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction](https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/ian-dury-and-blockheads
4. [Biography on BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/0a6c7d25-df9e-4b8e-8b2a-777e6c6e1d5f
5. [Ian Dury on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0244503/
