The Damned
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The Damned are a British punk rock band formed in 1976. Lacking a stable lineup with singer Dave Vanian remaining the sole constant, the band fell apart. Performing their first concert in London in July of 1976. The group quickly became a sensation, within a couple of months, the band signed with "Fledgling Stiff Records." They are also known to be the first British punk band to release an album, the first to have a hit single "New Rose" in which appeared in October, a full month before "Anarchy in the U.K. and also the first one to tour the United States; performing in Los Angeles, and San F ...read more
The Damned are a British punk rock band formed in 1976. Lacking a stable lineup with singer Dave Vanian remaining the sole constant, the band fell apart. Performing their first concert in London in July of 1976. The group quickly became a sensation, within a couple of months, the band signed with "Fledgling Stiff Records." They are also known to be the first British punk band to release an album, the first to have a hit single "New Rose" in which appeared in October, a full month before "Anarchy in the U.K. and also the first one to tour the United States; performing in Los Angeles, and San Francisco. on February 25, 1977 "Damned, Damned, Damned" was released. Between 1985 and 1987 the Damned had a surprising number of Top 40 hits. By 1989 the band decided to split due to the decline of fanbase, however they are reformed today and still touring. « hide |
