The Damned founding member Brian James has died ... away peacefully yesterday with his family present.” Fellow band member, bassist Raymond “Captain Sensible” Burns, wrote on Instagram: ...

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 his ...

Minus Hynde, James formed The Damned with the other three members in 1976. The band made its debut that year, and opened for the Sex Pistols at 100 Club, a notorious London venue that helped ...

Brian James, founding member of English punk-rock band The Damned, died Thursday (March 6). The guitarist was 70. The news was shared with fans via a post on James’ Facebook page on the day of ...

Fellow band member, bassist Raymond “Captain Sensible ... Brian passed peacefully on Thursday 6th March 2025.” The Damned supported the Sex Pistols on their infamous Anarchy Tour of the ...

Minus Hynde, James formed The Damned with the other three members in 1976. The band made its debut that year, and opened for the Sex Pistols at 100 Club, a notorious London venue that helped ...

The Damned founding member Brian James has died aged 70 ... “I can confirm that Brian passed away peacefully yesterday with his family present.” Fellow band member, bassist Raymond “Captain Sensible” ...