Brian James, the founding guitarist of the U.K. punk band The Damned, has died at age 70. His passing was announced on social media but no cause was specified. The Damned played a pivotal role in rock history, releasing 'New Rose,' recognized as the first U.K. punk single, in 1976. The band was instrumental in the punk rock movement, being the first to release a studio album and tour the U.S. James’s work helped shape punk and goth subcultures, influencing numerous bands in subsequent years.
Brian James was a true pioneer of music, making significant contributions as a guitarist and songwriter, particularly with The Damned, the first U.K. punk band.
The Damned's 'New Rose' is celebrated as the first-ever punk single in the U.K., released in 1976, marking a significant moment in rock history.
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