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Ian Dury

new wave singer

Born: Died: English

Ian Robins Dury (12 May 1942 – 27 March 2000) was an English singer, songwriter and actor who rose to fame in the late 1970s, during the punk and new wave era of rock music. He was the lead singer and lyricist of Kilburn and the High Roads, the Kilburns, Ian Dury and the Blockheads and Ian Dury and the Music Students.

Notable For

British new wave singer

Ian Dury's Historical Timeline

  1. Ian Dury is born

    Ian Dury, English new wave singer, known for british new wave singer, was born on 1942-05-12.

  2. Ian Dury performs his first gig with Kilburn and the High Roads at Croydon School of Art

    Ian Robins Dury (12 May 1942 – 27 March 2000) was an English singer, songwriter and actor who rose to fame in the late 1970s, during the punk and new wave era of rock music.

  3. Ian Dury releases the single "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll"

    "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" is a song and single by the English singer Ian Dury. It was originally released as a Stiff Records single on 26 August 1977.

  4. Ian Dury's album "New Boots and Panties!!" is released in the UK and achieves platinum status

    The Blockheads are an English rock band formed in London in 1977. Originally fronted by lead singer Ian Dury as Ian Dury and the Blockheads or Ian and the Blockheads, the band has continued to...

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ian Dury born?
Ian Dury was born on 1942-05-12 (English).
What is Ian Dury known for?
British new wave singer
What historical events involved Ian Dury?
Ian Dury was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Ian Dury is born, Ian Dury performs his first gig with Kilburn and the High Roads at Croydon School of Art, Ian Dury releases the single "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll".
When did Ian Dury die?
Ian Dury died on 2000-01-01.

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