The Damned

== Info ==
Punk band phenomenal in their native Britain. Considered a forerunner of goth rock. They were the first British punk band to release a single, release an album, and tour the United States. Greatly influenced by Sex Pistols and The Clash, with whom they are often grouped into an "unholy triumvirate". They are also noted for their firsts, including being the first punk band to break up and the first to reunite. Three of the founding members had previously played with Chrissie Hynde, later of The Pretenders. Brian James was a member of London SS, who also had members who later played for Billy Idol and Generation X. Opened for T. Rex. The Damned's lineup included at one point Lemmy from Motörhead. Covered Jefferson Airplane and The Rolling Stones. Also performed a version of Alone Again Or by Love. The song New Rose was recorded by Guns N Roses. Patricia Morrison had previously played for The Sisters of Mercy. The Offspring covered their Smash it Up for the soundtrack to Batman Forever. Bassist Bryn Merrick died of throat cancer in 2015.
== Genres ==
Goth rock
Punk
Category:Goth Rock
Category:Punk
Category:Eighties
Category:Alternative
Category:Hard Rock
Category:Post Punk