Formed in 1977 to promote Ian Durys' album 'New Boots and Panties' on the first Stiff Records tour of the U.K. Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, Charlie Charles, John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher became known as 'The Blockheads' In 1978 released 'What a Waste' that reached number five in the U.K. charts.
In 1978 Chaz composed 'Hit me with your Rhythm Stick' with Ian and in 1979 had a number one hit record.
Now thirty five years later The Blockheads are still building their wall of sound and it just gets bigger and better.
Tickets for The Blockheads at The Picturedrome - Holmfirth on Friday 16th November are available online at Sheffield Box Office, through the ticket hotline on to 0114 256 55 67 or in person at the Arena Box Office.
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