Ian Dury & The Blockheads is a British band formed in 1977, known for their distinctive blend of punk, rock, and funk music. Key members included lead vocalist Ian Dury, guitarist Chaz Jankel, and bassist Norman Watt-Roy. The group was instrumental in the New Wave movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s, with Dury's clever lyrics and distinctive Cockney-accented delivery being a signature element. Their influential works include the albums "New Boots and Panties!!" and "Do It Yourself," featuring hits like "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" and "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick".