{"product_id":"0885513905109-live-at-rockpalast-1987-cd-dvd-set","title":"Live at Rockpalast 1987","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat 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 artwork. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the mid-1970s, Ian Dury was the figurehead of the British new wave and pub rock scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA document of its time, not so metal, but extremely worth seeing and hearing - a classic!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55657854206326,"sku":"0885513905109","price":20.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_13738016_1193252_20250520065511.jpg?v=1747728890","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/0885513905109-live-at-rockpalast-1987-cd-dvd-set","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}