Artist
The Damned
The Damned, a pioneering punk rock band from the UK, is known for their haunting sound and energetic performances since 1976.
About
The Damned, emerging from London in 1976, carved their name into the annals of punk history with the spectral vocals of Dave Vanian and the raw guitar of Brian James. Their first strike, "New Rose," was a precision attack—a 7" single that announced UK punk with analog warmth and skeletal urgency. Rat Scabies on drums and Captain Sensible on bass anchored a sound that was both austere and kinetic. Their debut album, "Damned Damned Damned" (1977, Stiff Records), followed with a nocturnal intensity, setting the stage for a career that flirted with gothic undercurrents and theatrical flair. By 1980, the live document "Live Shepperton 1980" (Ace Records) captured a band at the height of its powers, blending punk's skeletal framework with the analog warmth of rock theatrics. The Damned's releases, including the self-released "Right Royal **** Up," painted a portrait of relentless innovation within the punk ethos. Like spectral echoes in the night, their music remains a touchstone for those drawn to the shadows of the scene.
Discography
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Members
- Rat Scabies — member founder
- Captain Sensible — member founder
- Dave Vanian — member founder
- Brian James — original
- Kris Dollimore — member
- Garrie Dreadful — member
- Lu Edmonds — member
- Moose Harris — member
- Jon Moss — member
- Paul Shepley — member
- Algy Ward — member
- Roman Jugg — keyboard
- Bryn Merrick — member
- Alan Lee Shaw — member
- Patricia Morrison — member
- Monty Oxymoron — member
- Pinch — drums (drum set)
- Stu West — member
- Paul Gray — member