In short
The artists most similar to Ian Dury are The Stranglers, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, The Undertones, Madness and The Damned, from the same new wave, pub rock and funk rock circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Ian Dury?
The artists most similar to Ian Dury are The Stranglers, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, The Undertones, Madness and The Damned, from the same new wave, pub rock and funk rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Ian Dury?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Blondie and Iggy Pop have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Ian Dury" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Ian Dury?
Ian Dury is usually associated with new wave, pub rock, funk rock and punk (artist · GB · born 1942), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 4 November 2026.