{"product_id":"ian-dury-the-blockheads-live-at-rockpalast-1987","title":"Ian Dury \u0026 The Blockheads - Live At Rockpalast 1987","description":"Great concert by Ian Dury \u0026amp; 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 artworkWith 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!","brand":"MIG MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"CD \u0026 DVD Set","offer_id":53206764421447,"sku":"TRI-62895","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/1e0cc2a7d2018daf8f9be0b045f855d0.jpg?v=1769375250","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/ian-dury-the-blockheads-live-at-rockpalast-1987","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}