The Damned

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 Damne

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.