James left after the release of second album Music for Pleasure, which was released in November 1977, 10 months after debut ...

James left after the release of second album Music for Pleasure, which was released in November 1977, 10 months after debut LP Damned Damned Damned. He returned to the band for a time during the ...

Founding member of The Damned and writer of the first-ever UK punk single, New Rose, Brian was the principal songwriter of the band’s debut album, Damned Damned Damned, released in February 1977.

As the guitarist and main songwriter for the Damned, he helped spark an explosion on the British music scene in the 1970s.

Founding member of the iconic band The Damned, Brian James, unexpectedly passed away from unknown causes on March 6, 2025, at the age of 70. The guitarist’s family shared a heartfelt tribute on ...

The guitarist, who was part of the group's original line-up, wrote the first UK punk single New Rose and helped the band create their debut album, 1977's Damned Damned Damned. A spokesperson for ...

The Damned also were the first band of their scene to release a studio album (1977’s “Damned Damned Damned”) and to tour the United States. The London-born James began his music career in ...

Brian James, co-founding guitarist with The Damned, died at the age of 70 on Mar. 6, his family confirmed. He was the lead songwriter for the band in their early years and wrote their 1977 track ...

It continued: Founding member of the Damned, writer of the first ever UK punk single, “New Rose,” Brian was the principal songwriter of the band’s debut album, Damned Damned Damned ...

The Damned also were the first band of their scene to release a studio album (1977’s "Damned Damned Damned") and to tour the United States. The London-born James began his music career in the ...