I t’s impossible to overstate Bootsy Collins’ influence. Since joining James Brown’s band 55 years ago this month, Collins ...

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Brian James penned "New Rose," the first U.K. punk single, and helped kick off both hardcore and goth subcultures.

Brian James, the pioneering punk guitarist who co-founded the Damned, died Thursday, March 6, at the age of 70. James’ death was confirmed with a statement on his Facebook page. While no cause ...

Brian James, founding member of The Damned, has died aged 70. 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 ...

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 ...

Brian James, the founding guitarist of UK punk band The Damned, has died aged 70, his family reports. No official details surrounding his cause of death have been shared, but it was noted that he ...

Brian James, the founding member and guitarist of the influential British punk band The Damned and an architect of the British punk rock movement, died on March 6, 2025, in Seaford, East Sussex, ...

guitarist, songwriter, and true gentleman, Brian James.” With his passion knowing no bounds, the family added, “Always looking for new challenges and keen to work with different musicians ...

The Damned's legendary guitarist Brian James has died at the age of 70. A cause of death has not been confirmed at this time. "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of the ...

Current lineup dedicates show to the guitarist, who wrote the first-ever British punk single and most of the band’s debut album. Continue reading… ...