Tag Archives: Ian Dury

One Man’s Madness (I call it gladness) – the Lee Thompson interview

Posted on June 28, 2018 by writewyattuk

Lee Thompson was at home when I called, ‘sort of just inside 12 o’clock on the M25,’ where he’s been based around 30 years now. Born in St Pancras, NW1 in 1957, this esteemed saxophonist/songwriter’s postcode is EN5 rather than that … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music | Tagged Blockheads, Dave Peacock, Dave Robinson, graffiti, Ian Dury, Jeff Baynes, Kilburn and the High Roads, Lee Thompson, London, Madness, Mike Barson, Prince Buster, pub rock, Robert Elms, ska, Stiff, Suggs, The Clash, The Liberty of Norton Folgate, The Silencerz, The Writing on the Wall, Top of the Pops | Leave a comment

Why Chas & Dave Mustn’t Grumble – in conversation with Dave Peacock

Posted on June 7, 2018 by writewyattuk

When Dave Peacock lost his wife Sue to cancer in 2009, it seemed to mark the end of the Chas & Dave story, ending their professional partnership after 34 years. But a year later the pair announced a tour … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music | Tagged Ain't No Pleasing You, Big Jim Sullivan, Blackburn, Chas and Dave, Chas Hodges, Dave Peacock, Enfield, Gertcha, Harry Champion, Heads Hands & Feet, Heretford, Ian Dury, Liverpool, London, Muswell Hillbillies, Ponders End, Rabbit, Spike Island, The Kinks, Tottenham Hotspur. Ossie Ardiles | 2 Comments

Playing the mind guerilla – back in touch with Wilko Johnson

Posted on May 10, 2018 by writewyattuk

Five years after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, R’n’B guitar legend Wilko Johnson is still very much with us, in the form of his life, and more than happy to talk about the power of rock’n’roll and survival against all … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Blockheads, Canvey Island, Chess, Dr Feelgood, Dylan Howe, Essex, Game of Thrones, Hugh Cornwell, Ian Dury, JJ Burnel, Madness, Manchester Academy, Mollie Marriott, Norman Watt-Roy, R'n'B, Roger Daltrey, Southend, The Jam, The Stranglers, The Who, Wilko Johnson | 2 Comments

Return to Deeply Vale – in conversation with festival pioneer Chris Hewitt

Posted on April 12, 2018 by writewyattuk

Forty years ago, an estimated 20,000 punters congregated in the North West of England for the third of the legendary if somewhat quirky Deeply Vale free festivals, just two years after 300 attended the first. Those looking on and duly … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Deeply Vale, Freddie Mercury, Glastonbury Festival, Gong, Graham Massey, Here and Now, Heywood, Ian Dury, John Peel, Morrissey, Nik Turner, Pink Floyd, Rochdale, Steve Hillage, The Fall, The Ruts | Leave a comment

Looking back with the ultimate R’n’B survivor – the Wilko Johnson interview

Posted on August 18, 2016 by writewyattuk

I reckon Wilko Johnson forgot I was calling. Either that or he was just wrapped up in the book he was reading, Thomas Middleton’s early 17th century play, The Revenger’s Tragedy, enjoying time to himself back at home in Southend before … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged A Matter of Life and Death, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Blockheads, Cambridge, Canvey Island, Charlie Chyann, Chess, Colne, Dr Feelgood, Dylan Howe, Essex, Game of Thrones, Great British R'n'B Festival, Ian Dury, JJ Burnel, john Donne, Johnny Kidd, Julien Temple, lancashire, Norman Watt-Roy, rhythm and blues, Roger Daltrey, Rolling Stones, Southend, The Jam, The Pirates, The Seventh Seal, The Stranglers, The Who, Thomas Middleton, Wilko Johnson, Zoe Howe | 6 Comments

Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story by Richard Balls – a writewyattuk review

Posted on December 19, 2014 by writewyattuk

When it comes to music biographies, Richard Balls doesn’t go for easy options, and his latest subject matter couldn’t have been the easiest to research. He’s managed to pull it off though, as you might expect from the author of … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Dave Robinson, Devo, Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, Ian Dury, Jake Riviera, Madness, Nick Lowe, Rachel Sweet, Richard Balls, Shane McGowan, Stiff Records, the Pogues, Wreckless Eric | 1 Comment

Still Stiff, after all these years – the Richard Balls interview

Posted on November 28, 2014 by writewyattuk

Right now, the chief organ-grinder at writewyattuk is tackling Richard Balls’ Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story, a compelling biography of the legendary and ground-breaking indie label. A review will follow on these pages, but until then here’s an interview with … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Dave Robinson, Devo, Elvis Costello, Ian Dury, Jake Riviera, Madness, Nick Lowe, Norwich, Rachel Sweet, Richard Balls, Shane McGowan, Stiff Records, the Pogues, Wreckless Eric | Leave a comment

Here She Comes (again) – The Hazel O’Connor interview

Posted on November 28, 2014 by writewyattuk

Hazel O’Connor has lived ‘up in the hills’ of County Wicklow for around 25 years now, based just under an hour from Dublin. She has Irish roots, Hazel’s Dad having left Galway for Coventry, where he worked at a local … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Breaking Glass, Clare Hirst, Coventry, David Bowie, George Michael, Glenn Matlock, Hazel O'Connor, Hugh Cornwell, Ian Dury, Mick Jones, Midge Ure, Phil Daniels, Robert Smith, Sarah Fisher, The Flys, The Rich Kids, The Stranglers, Toyah Willcox, Will You | 1 Comment

Really Glad You Came – a re-appraisal of the Ian Dury record collection

Posted on October 22, 2014 by writewyattuk

I finally got around to seeing 2010 Ian Dury bio-pic Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll a couple of weeks ago. I’d resisted before, having read Richard Balls’ 2000 excellent Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll: The Life … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music | Tagged Apples, Blockheads, Charley Charles, Chaz Jankel, Davey Payne, Edsel Records, Frances Rufelle, Ian Dury, John Turnbull, Kirsty MacColl, Merlin Rhys-Jones, Michael McEvoy, Mickey Gallagher, Mr Love Pants, New Boots and Panties, Norman Watt-Roy, Wilko Johnson, Wreckless Eric | 4 Comments

Wilko Johnson – we salute you

Posted on April 27, 2013 by writewyattuk

WAS it really a month ago Madness were fighting off the bitter winter elements outside Broadcasting House, with their special guests including a certain guitar legend? You had to fear for Wilko Johnson on such a freezing cold night with … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Alison Moyet, Blockheads, Canvey Island, Dr Feelgood, Fender Telecaster, Geno Washington, Ian Dury, Kennington Cricketers, Lee Brilleaux, Madness, Norman Watt-Roy, Oil City Confidential, Wilko Johnson | 8 Comments

Tag Archives: Ian Dury

One Man’s Madness (I call it gladness) – the Lee Thompson interview

Why Chas & Dave Mustn’t Grumble – in conversation with Dave Peacock

Playing the mind guerilla – back in touch with Wilko Johnson

Return to Deeply Vale – in conversation with festival pioneer Chris Hewitt

Looking back with the ultimate R’n’B survivor – the Wilko Johnson interview

Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story by Richard Balls – a writewyattuk review

Still Stiff, after all these years – the Richard Balls interview

Here She Comes (again) – The Hazel O’Connor interview

Really Glad You Came – a re-appraisal of the Ian Dury record collection

Wilko Johnson – we salute you

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