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Biography. Ian Dury was a rock and roll vagabond with the wit, humour and intelligence of Noël Coward and Oscar Wilde. His verbal dexterity as an entertainer and a lyric writer gave the world some of its most famous phrases – “sex and drugs and rock and roll” and “reasons to be cheerful.”
Mar 27, 2000 · Ian Dury, one of England’s most beloved musical figures, died of cancer on Monday, March 27, at the age of fifty-seven. Best known for such irreverent songs as “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick ...
Ian Dury. Actor: Judge Dredd. Ian Dury had to face polio at the age of 7, and consequently a string of institutions over the next few years. He joined The Walthamstow College of Art at 17, and from 1966-73 he worked as an art teacher in different schools.
Ian Robins Dury was born on Tuesday 12th May 1942 at his home, 43 Weald Rise, Harrow, Middlesex, although he would later say he was born in Upminster. His mother was Margaret. Cuthbertson Dury (nee Walker), known as Peggy and his father was William George Dury. His mother worked as a health visitor and his father drove buses for London Transport.
Nov 29, 2009 · Ian Dury: new chips off the old Blockhead. He could be warm and witty... or cruel and obnoxious. But there was never any doubt he was a true artist. We recall the life and times of Ian...
Ian Dury, Music, Writing, Art, Life and News
Mar 28, 2000 · Ian Dury, who has died of cancer aged 57, was one of the few originals of the English music scene, the only man to successfully combine the energy and excitement of rock 'n' roll and funk with...
