Andy Serkis to re-record hits with The Blockheads

Washington, Mar 04 (ANI): Hollywood actor Andy Serkis will soon be hitting the studios with The Blockheads to re-record late rocker Ian Dury's beloved tunes.

Andy, who has been signed up to portray the late Blockheads frontman Ian Dury in a biopic, will rehearse classic tracks with The Blockheads band members.

The band members have given their blessings to Andy, and are thrilled about assisting him in re-recording their hit tracks.

"Andy Serkis'll do a great job... We're recording 12 songs for the film; it'll be live and really retro and straight ahead," Contactmusic quoted The Blockheads band member Mick Gallagher as saying.

Meanwhile, Andy recently confessed that Ian Dury's 'Reasons To Be Cheerful', Part 3 was among his favourite tunes of all time. (ANI)