Live At Rockpalast 1987

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29.99

Label: MIG MUSIC
Genre: Rock
Format:CD
Released:27th June 2025
Catalogue No:MIG90510
Barcode:0885513905109

Description:

Great concert by Ian Dury & The Blockeads from February 21, 1978, at the
WDR studio in Cologne (Germany) inc the hits “Sex And Drugs And
Rock’n’Roll” and “What A Waste” Re-issue of the individual CD and DVD – now
in one package with new front cover artwork
With their catchy mix of post-punk, funk, and rhythmic spoken vocals, Ian Dury and the
Blockheads became pioneers of the new wave scene.
Frontman Dury captivated
audiences with his mischievous Cockney wit and ecstatic stage show.
In the mid-1970s, Ian Dury was the fgurehead of the British new wave and pub rock
scene.
His 1977 debut album “New Boots And Panties!!!” became a classic shortly after its
release: songs like “Sex And Drugs And Rock’n_Roll” became catchphrases, and the
melodic and creative richness of early Ian Dury, coupled with his extravagant stage
show, made him a legend.
The Rockpalast concert, which has now been released, was recorded just a few
months after the release of “New Boots And Panties” and contains all the highlights of
the album, a completely unrestrained Ian Dury and the Blockheads playing brilliantly!
A memorable performance, recorded by WDR on February 21, 1978, at WDR Studio-L
in Cologne, precisely because Dury was virtually unknown in Germany at the time.
His
quirky performance is more reminiscent of a staggering drug addict than a musician
who doesn’t take himself too seriously, but still gives his all and always works
professionally.
A document of its time, not so metal, but extremely worth seeing and hearing – a
classic!

Tracks:

Sex And Drugs And Rock'n Roll / I'm Partial To Your Abacadabra / Wake Up
And Make Love With Me / Clevor Trever / If I Was With A Woman / You're More Than
Fair / Billericay Dickie / Sweet Gene Vincent / Upminster Kid / What A Waste /
Plaistow Patricia / I Made Mary Cry / Black Mail Man / My Old Man / Blockheads