Ian Dury & The Kilburns

Band name used to denote recordings of Kilburn & The High Roads, after their member Ian Dury became successful. The band was formed in 1970 by Russell Hardy & [a126430], who used to meet after school and practise in the art room with Ian Smith, Chris Lucas & [a1141537]. FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE - Croydon Art School, December 1971 FIRST TELEVISION - Opinion, BBC 2, September 1973 ORIGIN OF NAME - KILBURN HIGH ROAD IN NORTH WEST LONDON