Brian James is not only a founder member of The Damned but also of the infamous Lords Of The New Church. Composer of the classic songs New Rose and Neat Neat Neat. Brian was the prime musical architect of the original sound of The Damned. New Rose was famously the first Punk single and the albums Damned Damned Damned and Music For Pleasure, which both bear Brian’s unique sonic imprint, remain influential modern classics.

He was influenced himself by the MC5 and The Stooges. Brian would later tour with both the mercurial Wayne Kramer and the irrepressible Iggy Pop. He formed his own band in the shape of The Brian James Gang  and has since released a series of solo albums via Easyaction Records.

2022 will see the original line up of The Damned reunite for a highly anticipated world tour.