10 Facts about David Vanian - lead singer of the Damned
The Damned are one of the most influential and important bands to come out of the UK punk scene. This band has been through many lineup changes, but one constant has been their lead singer David Vanian. Here are 10 facts about him that show why he is such an important figure in punk rock. 1. He was born in North London in 1956. David Vanian was born David Lett in Islington, North London, on October 20, 1956. 2. He was a member of the punk band The Damned from 1976 to 1978. David Vanian was a member of the original lineup of The Damned, which also included Brian James, Rat Scabies, and Captain Sensible. He was with the band for their first two albums, Damned Damned Damned and Music for Pleasure. 3. He left The Damned in 1978 to form his own band, The Phantom Chords. In 1978, after two albums with The Damned, Vanian left the band to form his own group, The Phantom Chords. The Phantom Chords only released one single, "I'm a Creep," before breaking up. 4. He rejoined The Da...