The Damned are an English punk and gothic rock band formed in London in 1976. They were the first punk band from England to release a single ("New Rose"), release an album (Damned Damned Damned), and tour the United States.

The Damned have incorporated many different styles into their music and image, including: garage rock, psychedelic rock, cabaret, and the theatrical rock of Screaming Lord Sutch and Alex Harvey. Vanian's vocal style has been described as similar to a crooner. The Damned have dissolved and reformed many times, with singer Dave Vanian as the sole constant member. However, the lineups have always included either guitarist Captain Sensible and/or drummer Rat Scabies, who are both founding members. As of 2007, the line-up included Vanian and Captain Sensible.

The Damned are a punk rock group originally from Croydon, England, a suburban town outside London, who were formed in 1976. They are notable for being the first of the British punk bands to release a single, put out an album, and tour the United States. The Damned have dissolved and reformed many times, with singer Dave Vanian remaining the sole constant. They have incorporated many styles in their music, most notably garage rock, psychedelic music, the British theatrical rock of Screaming Lord