| Robbie Williams Team-Up with Blockheads |
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Contributed By: Lion on The Table
Created On: Monday, 21 January 2008 Hits: 59  Robbie Williams Robbie Williams is busy writing new material with Blockheads star Chaz Jankel - and Ian Dury's old pal insists the singer is on "top form". Williams contacted Jankel, the co-writer of hits such as 'Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick' and 'Reasons To Be Cheerful Part 3' with Dury, in a bid to boost his own hit-making potential. Although it was announced recently that Williams was \"on strike\" from label EMI, he is a big fan of the new wave band - and became friendly with Dury just before his death in 2000 - so decided to invite Jankel to Los Angeles for a "some intensive writing sessions". Jankel added: "Robbie is on top form and the atmosphere is totally conducive to writing great music." The Blockheads, who are currently celebrating their 30th anniversary and are still touring (often with the Blockhead megafan, comedian Phill Jupitus taking over vocals), are reassuring fans that they are not losing a member of the band to Williams' clutches. "We are thrilled for Chaz," explained keyboardist Mickey Gallagher, "This is something Robbie should have done a long time ago!" Williams is cagey about when his new work with Jankel will be released, although the The Blockheads are set to release a new anniversary album in April. Share this article to:        |
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