a wordsmith with charisma - I met him a few times - and what he did with his conviction (and not very melodic voice) - was a great positive blow for disabled artists...and one of the key inspirations for Punk...
How could anyone who sings completely out of tune become a famous pop singer? What a mystery! I love him to bits, though. I think Ian owed everything to Chaz Jankel's arrangements.
Ian Dury, as I see it would have to be the musical version of Norman Wisdom with a twist. They will both exist forever in the hearts of those that love fun & frolic>
Best quote- "And I think anyone who can write a pop song with the word clitoris in it - should be poet laureate ! "
Msoolala 8 months ago
niceone turkeypants!
iansuncoast 11 months ago
LOL @ Wreckless Eric's description.
Ian kicked fucking ass.
GaryNull 1 year ago
a wordsmith with charisma - I met him a few times - and what he did with his conviction (and not very melodic voice) - was a great positive blow for disabled artists...and one of the key inspirations for Punk...
offpatsmile 1 year ago
How could anyone who sings completely out of tune become a famous pop singer? What a mystery! I love him to bits, though. I think Ian owed everything to Chaz Jankel's arrangements.
bundleHastings 1 year ago
YORKSHIRE PUUUUUUD !!!
absolutly legendary
dronken 2 years ago
Ian Dury, as I see it would have to be the musical version of Norman Wisdom with a twist. They will both exist forever in the hearts of those that love fun & frolic>
bonsobonga 2 years ago
Simply devine....rock on my son !!!!
Fabrique7 2 years ago