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The Damned

Formed 1976

  • Principal Members
  • Lu Edmonds
  • Brian James
  • Rat Scabies
  • Captain Sensible
  • Dave Vanian

Biography

The Damned are a punk/goth band formed in London, England in 1976. They were the first British punk band to release a single ('New Rose'), put out an album (Damned Damned Damned), and tour the United States. They are considered one of the founders of gothic rock.

The Damned have incorporated many different styles into their music and image; such as garage rock, psychedelic rock, cabaret and the theatrical rock of Screaming Lord Sutch and Alex Harvey. Vanian's vocal style has been described as similar to a crooner, which is unique for a punk rock vocalist...

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Artist Timeline

  • 1976 Play their first gig supporting The Sex Pistols
  • 1976 'New Rose' is released
  • 1977 Support Marc Bolan on his last tour
  • 1978 Brian James leaves
  • 1984 Capt. Sensible leaves
  • 1993 New line-up emerges after a break
  • 1996 Sensible returns; Rat Scabies quits after a legal row
  • 2006 The Damned tour the US
 

Key Releases

  • Damned Damned Damned

    1977

    The first UK Punk album; both historically important and a lot of fun.

    Review on BBC Music

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Inspired

  • Guns 'N' Roses
  • Offspring
  • Green Day

Influences

  • Pretenders
  • Motorhead


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