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Post by Fuggle on Oct 7, 2004 10:53:42 GMT -5
The DamnedThis pic of the Damned was taken from Julie Davis' 1977 book PUNK. If you ever see it for sale - buy it! It's got great original stuff.
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Post by Fuggle on Nov 23, 2004 6:39:49 GMT -5
The Damned, Sessions of the Damned (Strange Fruit, 1993) If you ever heard “New Rose” and wondered how these losers got credit for making the first punk record, check out the 1976 version—and keep a bucket handy to catch your face.
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Post by Fuggle on Nov 24, 2004 8:35:44 GMT -5
A Damned good eventPublished on 22 November 2004PUNK band The Damned were given a warm welcome at the Cambridge Christmas lights switch-on despite causing controversy among local clergy. Warm welcome: Captain Sensible enjoys a joke at the big switch-onThere was concern among some vicars that the band, who recorded the song Machine Gun Etiquette, were not appropriate for a traditional Christmas, but they were given loud applause from crowds at the market square on Sunday. In fact, event organisers said it was one of the biggest ever turnouts for the event. The band's lead singer, Captain Sensible, told the News he had never been asked to turn on any Christmas lights before so he jumped at the chance. He said: "I'm so glad that the council stuck to their guns and kept us on because we are just a bunch of people who like to have fun. "It was a bit of a surprised to be asked, but 27 years ago I was cleaning toilets and I got involved with a punk group who I didn't think would last three weeks and now I'm here doing this. "We are hoping to start some controversy in every town we go to from now on - it's good for ticket sales." The Mayor of Cambridge, Robert Dryden, a confirmed folk music lover, said: "I wouldn't say I was a fan but I have heard of them. I think a lot of people came along to see them. "I think we have got a bit of everything for people, young and old. There is a traditional carol service and we had prayers as well. We have a cosmopolitan population in Cambridge." Onlookers said the band provided a bit of colour to the annual event. Impressive turnout: Hundreds saw The Damned turn on the Christmas lightsJohn Gribbin from Saffron Walden, who was at the event with his wife and two children, said: "The lights are very nice. We didn't come for the lights, we just came for the shopping, but we saw this was going on. "I think having The Damned is a great idea. I grew up with them. The parents will all know who Captain Sensible is and he is colourful enough for the children." Student Grant Hill- Cowthoane said: "I had never heard of them, I'm too young, but I did read in the paper that there were some complaints from Christian groups. "But that is what punk rock is all about and I don't think they really stand by all the things they say in their songs."
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Post by Fuggle on Nov 24, 2004 8:40:49 GMT -5
Church fury at Damned's switch-onDamned if they do....A decision to invite punk rockers The Damned to switch on Cambridge city's Christmas lights has sparked controversy among church leaders. Captain Sensible and David Vanian will replace the usual choice of Christopher Biggins for the switch-on at the Guildhall on Sunday. The Reverend at St Martin's Church said the seventies band was not appropriate. But guitarist Captain Sensible said: "They could have booked Cliff Richard. How boring would that have been?" Anti Pope Captain Sensible is due to join Father Christmas and city mayor Roger Dryden for the festive switch-on. But the decision has led to fury among church leaders. "It is not appropriate for Christmas," said Reverend Stephen Leeke, of St Martin's Church in Cambridge. "They are a punk rock band with very doubtful lyrics." He added that the council had not given much thought to the decision to invite the band - whose songs include Anti Pope. "They should admit they made a mistake," he said. Reverend Dr Peter Graves, of Wesley Methodist Church in Cambridge, said: "We should not give a major function over to a group that goes out of its way to deny what Christmas is about. " He added the decision should have been handled more sensitively. The council said the idea arose because the event coincided with The Damned's Cambridge tour date. The band is set to play its 22nd tour date at Cambridge's The Junction after the switch-on. 'Criticism laughable' City centre manager Annette Joyce said: "I did not anticipate it being a controversial switch-on. I can imagine that being the case if it was 20 years ago. "It is actually a mixed cultural event that promotes what's happening in Cambridge. Some think it's blasphemous, others think don't be ridiculous." Previous years have seen Christopher Biggins, Big Brother's PJ and Spencer and the annual pantomime cast flick the switch. This year brass and jazz bands, Cambridge's Collegium Choir and the cast of Cinderella on Ice will also be participating in the day's events. A spokeswoman for The Damned said the group found it laughable that the church has decided to criticise them for something as trivial as turning on Christmas lights. She said they made no apology for their opinion or material.
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Post by Fuggle on Nov 24, 2004 8:42:39 GMT -5
Xmas Lights: Vicar: Points 'The Damned' Toward the off Switch
By Alison Purdy, PA
A council’s decision to invite 70s punk rock band The Damned to switch on a city centre’s Christmas lights has caused dismay among church leaders.
Reverend Stephen Leeke, vicar of St Martin’s Church, Cambridge, said it was inappropriate for a band which dwelt on the dark side of life to be spearheading a Christmas celebration.
He said: “I do not think they are the best people to be switching on the Christmas lights. I think perhaps it would be more appropriate for them to switch them off.
“It just seems to me to be a bit of a culture clash in launching the city’s Christmas celebrations with a group who really haven’t been renowned with looking at the positive side of life and Christian principles.”<br> Mr Leeke said he did not think the council had given much thought to the meaning of Christmas when they decided on Captain Sensible and the rest of his band, whose lyrics include songs about suicide and one song entitled Anti Pope.
“I think we are losing sight of the real meaning of Christmas and thinking more about celebrities.
“The council made this decision because this group are going to be performing in the city on the night of the switch-on. They just thought well let’s get them without a thought for the meaning of Christmas.”<br> Mr Leeke said he would prefer one of the actors performing in the city’s annual pantomime or the city mayor to flick the switch at the Guildhall on Sunday.
Previous years have seen Christopher Biggins and Big Brothers PJ and Spencer turn on the lights.
This year brass and jazz bands, including the Salvation Army, Cambridge’s Collegium Choir and the cast of Cinderella on Ice will also be participating in the day’s events.
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Post by Fuggle on Nov 24, 2004 8:46:09 GMT -5
SORRY FOR CANCELLING GIGS, SAY THE DAMNED
A LEGENDARY punk band has apologised after cancelling a gig twice – and has vowed to come back to the Island as soon as it can. Hundreds of fans, including two from America, turned up to see The Damned at The Venue, Douglas, last Thursday.
Lead singer Dave Vanian did not arrive in the Island and drummer Pinch told the audience the gig, which was promoted by Paul Wallace of local band The Confused, would be rescheduled for the following day.
However The Damned cancelled again hours before the show had been due to start. A number of rumours circulated on the internet as to why the frontman didn't arrive for the show.
It was the first date of the MGE25 tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original release of the band's classic Machine Gun Etiquette album. The album has recently been re-released.
A spokesman for the group said: 'Dave Vanian and the other members of The Damned would like to express their sincere apologies to the loyal fans who went to see them perform at The Venue.
'We would also like to clear up the rumours circulating about Dave not wanting to travel to the Isle of Man as they are completely unfounded. 'Dave was unable to travel due to last minute unforeseen personal circumstances outside of his control.' The spokesman added: 'Dave and the band are extremely upset they could not perform as planned.
The Damned has a loyal following in the Isle of Man, and it is ridiculous to suggest there was any deliberate intention to cancel the gig. 'We can assure our fans in the Isle of Man that we have every intention of playing there as soon as we can.
'The current tour has a tight schedule but talks are ongoing with regard to securing another date in the Island in the near future. 'As soon as anything is confirmed we will publicise the gig through local media. 'In the meantime we would ask that all people who still have their tickets to contact The Venue on 679313 which will provide a full refund.'
The two support bands, Circus World and The Confused, still played on the Thursday night.
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Post by MariaVicious on Nov 27, 2004 15:31:09 GMT -5
i went to see the Damned in concert on the 14 of November, about 3 weeks ago at Newcastle Telewest Arena- and it was amazing. the Lurkers and Eddie and the Hot Rods supported- and i think i'd have payed the £17.50 just to see those two on their own, they were so good- especially the Lurkers.
when me and my mate first went into the arena at 6, they were selling merchandise stuff for the Lurkers, and i knew i'd seen the guy selling Lurkers merchandise before. he actually turned out to be Arturo Bassick, the singer/bass player from the Lurkers. i bought a t-shirt off him and told him i was a massive Lurkers fan, and he shook my hand and said he was really flattered! that was cool, and the concert hadn't even stared yet.
the Lurkers played first, and they were brilliant- you just couldn't fault their performance at all, and they played some of my most favourite Lurkers songs- Freak Show first, Pills, Ain't Got A Clue, Go Ahead Punk, their cover of the Ramones' KKK Took My Baby Away, and my personal favourite, Shadow. we stood right at the fron because there weren't that many people interested in watching them play, but they got a really good response from the crowd, and they said they were glad to be in the north east again, which was good.
Eddie and the Hot Rods played second, who in my opinion weren't quite as good as the Lurkers, but i wasn't as big a fan of them as i was of the Lurkers and the Damned, but they played really well, including some of my favourite songs, Teenage Depression and Wooly Bully, so i was happy.
eventually the Damned came on, with Dave Vanian sauntering on last, dressed in his usual all black outfit. Disco Man was played first, and the crowd went mental, the atmosphere was amazing, i've honestly never seen anything like it. they played Nasty, History of the World (part 1), I Fall, See Her Tonight, Anti Pope, Ignition, Shadow of Love, I Just Can't Be Happy Today, and the "filthy" (as Captain Sesnible said) Jet Boy Jet Girl. they even played their two most classic songs, Neat Neat Neat and New Rose, which i thought they probably wouldn't play. they also played one of my all time favourite songs, Love Song, but about halfway through some complete and utter wanker decided to throw a pint at the stage, but most of it went over me. i was pissed off, but not that the pint had hit me, it was nothing personal anyway, but that it had to be thrown during Love Song, and not during a song i'd never heard before. and some tosser grabbed my arse in the mosh pit, so i elbowed him in the chest, and he had to be helped up by a bouncer- it was hilarious to watch! the Damned played a 15- minute encore, which included a dedication of the set to John Peel, and Smash It Up. another thing that mistified me was that the band had pints thrown at them, one hit Captain Sensible, and he said "i don't like Boddingtons, throw some Guiness instead!" and they didn't get annoyed or walk off stage, as i probably would have.
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Post by Fuggle on Sept 8, 2006 17:40:43 GMT -5
The DamnedIf you find yourself feeling just a little fiendish these days, it's probably because something inside you instinctively knows the Damned is creeping its way into San Diego. Tickets go on sale Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. Where: House of Blues 1055 Fifth Ave. San Diego, CA When: 8 pm Fri, Nov. 17, 2006 Price: $23 adv / $25 day of show. Info: (619) 299-BLUE.Event Profile Yes, boys and girls, it's time to once again to break out the black clothes, the pointy shoes, the eye make-up, your snarling British accent. Like something out of an Anne Rice dream, the Damned's unholy punk/goth hybrid sound caught on almost as soon as the band formed in London during the late '70s. Riding the wave that suddenly swelled and picked them up, the Damned became the first British punk band to have an underground hit single ("New Rose," Stiff Records, October 1976), to release a full album ("Damned Damned Damned," spring 1977), and to play in the United States (New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, early 1977), barely nudging out their pubmates the Sex Pistols on all three fronts. But the Damned's "success" was short-lived. The spring of '78 found this exceedingly motley crew, never exactly a cohesive organization, fragmented beyond recognizable existence. Though continuing to form and reform -- even managing the Top 40 hit "Smash It Up" in 1979 and then, in another configuration, scoring a few more hits between 1985-1987 -- The Damned never recaptured its early punk fame. The Damned has managed to recongeal yet again, in order to stage a number of goth/punk revival tours and to release 2002's, "I'm Alright Jack and the Beanstalk." "Noise, Noise, Noise: The Live Box" is due Sept. 26.
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