Kilburn and the High Roads
| Kilburn & the High Roads | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London; Cambridge |
| Genres | Rock and roll, Pub rock |
| Years active | 1970–1977 |
| Labels | Dawn, Pye, Stiff |
| Associated acts | The Blockheads, Ian Dury |
| Past members |
Ian Dury (Vocals, Percussion) Russell Hardy (Piano) Nick Cash (Keith Lucas: Guitar) Humphrey Ocean (Bass) |
Kilburn and the High Roads were a British Pub rock/rock and roll band formed by Ian Dury in 1970, and was the first band formed by Dury. The band released two studio albums and had one compilation, and separated in 1977 when Dury left to form the more prominent band the Blockheads.
History
Dury formed Kilburn & the High Roads in 1970. The band consisted of Ian Dury as lead vocalist and lyricist, pianist Russell Hardy, guitarist Nick Cash (real name Keith Lucas, a member of 999) and bassist Humphrey Ocean. The band released their debut album Handsome in 1975.
The band released their second album Wotabunch! in 1977, before the band separated. Dury then went on to form the Blockheads the same year as the band's separation, and produced The Best of Kilburn & the High Roads compilation album in 1983.
Personnel
- Ian Dury - lead vocal, percussion (also lyricist and songwriter)
- Rod Melvin - piano/vocals (also songwriter)
- Russell Hardy - piano (also songwriter)
- Nick Cash (Keith Lucas) - lead guitar
- Humphrey Ocean - bass
- David Newton-Rohoman - drums
- Charley Sinclair - bass
- Davey Payne - saxophone
Discography
Studio albums
| Released | Album Title | Label | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Handsome | Dawn Records Pye Records |
1974 |
| 1977 | Wotabunch! | Warner Bros. Records | 1974 |
Singles
| Released | Song Title | Label | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | "Rough Kids"/"Billy Bentley" | Dawn Records | 1974 |
| 1975 | "Crippled With Nerves"/"Huffety Puff" | Dawn Records | 1975 |
Compilation Albums
| Released | Album Title | Label | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | The Best Of Kilburn & The High-Roads | Stiff Records | 1982 |