Our throwback today is a live clip of ‘Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick’ from 1985 at Hammersmith Odeon. Selling out Hammersmith Odeon was one of Ian’s ambitions, which he managed to do with The Blockheads multiple times. The gig is high energy, with them at their peak. #iandury #ianduryandtheblockheads #hitmewithyourrhythmstick #livemusic #1980s | Ian Dury (and the Blockheads)

We’re throwing it back to 1978, with this live performance of ‘Wake Up and Make Love with Me’ on Rock Planet. The song was released on Ian’s debut album ‘New Boots & Panties!!’, and was the B-side to ‘What a Waste’ (Stiff Records, April 1978). It’s a fan favourite! #iandury #theblockheads #wakeupandmakelovewithme #rocknroll #rock #newwave #tbt | Ian Dury (and the Blockheads)