On 22 October 1976, the British label Stiff Records released The Damned’s single ‘New Rose’, famous, among other things, for being officially considered the first British punk single.
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To mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic ‘punk ’77’ band, the British newspaper The Guardian dedicates an extensive article in today’s edition to reviewing the group’s career, featuring an interview with the band’s current members.
jYou can read the article,by clicking on the image below.
A pioneering and chameleon-like band that has evolved from the frenetic aggression of early British punk to a theatrical, dark and melodic style that laid the foundations for gothic rock and explored psychedelia. Not to mention the solo adventures of Captain Sensible, Brian James…
We think this is a good opportunity to remember the 2022 release by GBR (Guns of Brixton Records), FAN CLUB, TRIBUTE TO THE DAMMED, A BASQUE COUNTRY COMPILATION, in which 15 renowned bands from the Basque Country paid homage to THE DAMNED in a project promoted by the Pookah Sound studio in Bilbao, where it was recorded in its entirety.
Many returns
VA – FAN CLUB, TRIBUTE TO THE DAMNED – LP
VA – FAN CLUB, TRIBUTE TO THE DAMNED – LP