Ian Dury (1942-2000) was an English singer, songwriter, and bandleader. Born on 12th May 1942, he is best known as founder and lead singer of the British band Ian Dury and the Blockheads, though he began his musical career in pub-rock act Kilburn & the High Roads. He wrote many famous songs including "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick", "What A Waste", and "Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll". He died on 27th March 2000.

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