The Damned have dissolved and reformed many times, with singer Dave Vanian remaining the sole constant. Generally regarded as one of the founders of gothic rock. In the phase of their career from roughly 1979 to 1984, they were also inspired the young bands who created hardcore punk in the US.Originally from Croydon, London, and formed in 1976. They are notable for being the first of the British punk bands to release a single, put out an album, and tour the United States. And for being a bit nuts.
