Name: Hit Me! The Best Of
Brand: Ian Dury

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Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH

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2020-10-16

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405053863315

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Ian Dury

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BMG Rights Management

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Singer, songwriter and actor Ian Dury was born on May 12, 1942 in Harrow, Middlesex, England. He sadly passed away from cancer on March 27, 2000 in Upminster, London, England. Known for his unique musical style and charismatic stage presence, Dury left a lasting impact on the music industry. His son Baxter Dury also followed in his footsteps as a musician.

Throughout his career, Ian Dury captivated audiences with his powerful vocals and thought-provoking lyrics. He gained recognition as both a solo artist and as the frontman of the band The Blockheads. With hits like "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick" and "Reasons to be Cheerful Part 3," he became an influential figure in the punk rock and new wave movements of the late 1970s.

Aside from his musical achievements, Dury also dabbled in acting. He appeared in films such as "The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover" and "Judge Dredd." Despite facing physical challenges due to childhood polio which affected his mobility, he never let it hinder his passion for performing.

BMG Rights Management is a multinational label that was established as a joint venture between Bertelsmann AG and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. It operates under the name BMG Chrysalis in the USA, UK, and Sweden, following its acquisition of Chrysalis plc. In 2012, Bertelsmann bought out Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.'s share of the company after an unsuccessful attempt to acquire EMI's recorded-music assets. While BMG Rights Management is the successor of the original Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG), it has undergone significant changes and now operates independently with no connection to its former incarnation.

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A brand new collection covering the entire career of the unique and incomparable Ian Dury. This collection features some of Dury’s earliest work with Kilburn and The High Roads, through a golden period of solo hits and classic recordings with the infamous Blockheads to his final studio album released in 2002, two years after his untimely passing in 2000.The Crown Prince of Essex… the punk poet laureate… Ian Dury’s mastery of the English language and powerful performance made him an artist like no other. His wit, wisdom and showmanship are ever present here on classic tracks such as Reasons To Be Cheerful, Pt 3, Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick, Sex &amp; Drugs and Rock &amp; Roll …all now unofficial British anthems!The collection also feature brand new liner notes by comedian, writer and Ian’s friend, Phill Jupitus, alongside rare and unseen photographs.

Hit Me! The Best Of

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