Tuesday 12 January 2010

The Late Ian Dury

I've never been a "fan" of the late musician-cum-entertainer, Ian Dury; though I have enjoyed one or two of his hits. So, having read a generally favourable review of Sex, Drugs And Rock And Roll, a so-called "biopic" about his life, I decided to go and watch it.

I found it strangely fascinating. Dury was a remarkably strong character, given his physical handicap with polio, thus necessitating having to wear a leg caliper. His father seemed to be self-made and wealthy, since we saw him driving a white Rolls-Royce or Bentley Silver Cloud. And Young Dury was taught to look after and fend for himself, especially given his disability. Dury hated being thought of - or treated as - a "cripple".

All in all, I was glad I went to view it. Catch it if you can.

2 comments :

Will Birch said...

Great you enjoyed the movie. Perhaps you might care to read the book 'Ian Dury: The Definitive Biography' by Will Birch (Sidgwick & Jackson) Out Now!
http://iandurybiography2010.blogspot.com/

Will Birch said...

Glad you enjoyed the movie. Perhaps you would like to read the book 'Ian Dury: The Definitive Biography' by Will Birch (Sidgwick & Jackson) Out Now!
http://iandurybiography2010.blogspot.com/