...just a short one this time...
...this Sunday, March 27th, marks the 11th anniversary of Ian Dury's passing. Although he has garnered several biographies, and a film based on his life, along with an increased recognition of his talents, he still remains more of a cult favourite, which is both a curse and a blessing. A curse in that, obviously, he scorned convention, and a blessing in that finally (but perhaps too late) people are realizing what a fascinating career and life the man had. Have a look at the BBC Documentary, made in the early 1980s for a better idea..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PcZmL1wdaE
..it's about an hour in ten-minute increments. The DVD of the film released last year should be available in North America shortly, and the books are always readily available (they may have to be ordered, but well worth it)...
...he was an entertainer who truly entertained. He has the power to lift me out of almost any nasty, sluggish, or self-pitying mood I can muster. He may be a skeleton now, but definitely NOT in my closet. I wear my admiration for Mr. Lovepants on my sleeve, and everywhere else...
...a diamond geezer...
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