May 12, 2000 - LONDON -- Some of Britain's most popular artists, including Robbie Williams, Saffron from Republica, Neneh Cherry and three original members of the Clash, are to take part in an upcoming benefit for deceased Blockheads frontman Ian Dury.
March 26, 2000 - British pub-punker Ian Dury, whose scored hits in Great Britain with several late 1970s singles including "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick," "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll," and "Reasons to Be Cheerful (Part 3)," has died of cancer. He was 57.
