The Damned
The Damned are an English rock band formed in London in 1976 by lead vocalist Dave Vanian, guitarist Brian James, bassist Captain Sensible and drummer Rat Scabies. They were the first punk band from the United Kingdom to release a single, "New Rose", release a studio album, Damned Damned Damned and tour the United States. Nine of the band's singles charted on the UK Singles Chart Top 40.