Ian Dury

Ian Dury was an influential English singer-songwriter, best known as the frontman of the band Ian Dury and the Blockheads. He gained fame in the late 1970s with a distinctive voice and clever, often humorous lyrics that blended punk rock, new wave, and pub rock. Dury’s lyrics frequently celebrated working-class life and individualism. Despite being born with paralyzed legs due to polio, he became a charismatic performer and songwriter, leaving a lasting impact on British music. His most famous song, "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick," remains a classic.