Exploring Ian Dury, The Blockheads HIT ME WITH YOUR RHYTHM STICK, New British Canon

Even amongst the ragamuffins and likely lads of the UK Punk scene, Ian Dury stood out. In his late 30s, with his left arm and leg withered from Polio, and in love with Stax, Motown and free jazz But that is also what made him transcend. Aided by the funkpunk backing of the Blockheads, his acerbic Estuary wit was on full display on the band s only UK number one, an around the world jaunt that takes in Bingo Lingo, James Brown and the universal appeal of copulation. This is New British Canon and this is the story of Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick. , IanDury, Punk, MusicDocumentary Factchecking by Serenity Autumn. Soundtrack Luar Citrine Jesse Gallagher The Golden Present Luar Anchor 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Before The Blockheads: Kilburn The High Roads 05:38 Sex Drugs Rock Roll New Boots Panties 13:24 Creating Hit Me With Your Rhyth