Brian James, the lead guitarist and primary songwriter of the Damned, a foundational band in the British punk-rock scene, passed away on March 6 at age 70. His significant contributions to the genre included crafting the first single, "New Rose," in 1976 and the first album, "Damned Damned Damned," in 1977. While the Damned did not have the same massive societal impact as bands like the Sex Pistols or the Clash, they were instrumental in establishing punk's presence in music, especially with their early U.S. tours.
Brian James was a pioneering figure in the punk-rock movement, leading the Damned to make historic achievements as the first British punk band to release a single and an album.
The Damned did not follow the radical paths of the Sex Pistols or the Clash, but instead contributed a different musicality to the punk scene, focusing on melody and structure.
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