The Damned

The Damned released the first UK punk single, then evolved through gothic rock and psychedelia, remaining unpredictable and influential.

Origin: London, England · Years active: 1976–present

Biography

The Damned released the first UK punk single, then evolved through gothic rock and psychedelia, remaining unpredictable and influential.

Key 1980s albums

• Damned Damned Damned (1977)
• Phantasmagoria (1985)
• Anything (1986)

Essential songs

• New Rose (1977)
• Neat Neat Neat (1977)
• Eloise (1986)
• Shadow of Love (1985)
• Love Song (1979)

Genres

punk · gothic · post-punk

Upcoming concerts

The Damned have 28 upcoming concerts tracked by RADIO 1980.

• The Damned — The Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand — 8 September 2026
• The Damned — Sydney Opera House - Concert Hall, Sydney, Australia — 10 September 2026
• The Damned — The Tivoli, Brisbane, Australia — 11 September 2026
• The Damned — Royale Boston, Boston, United States Of America — 16 October 2026
• The Damned — District Music Hall, Norwalk, United States Of America — 17 October 2026
• The Damned — The Paramount in concert with Northwell, Huntington, United States Of America — 18 October 2026
• The Damned — 9:30 CLUB, Washington, United States Of America — 21 October 2026
• The Damned — Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, United States Of America — 22 October 2026
• The Damned — Union Transfer, Philadelphia, United States Of America — 24 October 2026
• The Damned — Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, United States Of America — 26 October 2026
• The Damned — Majestic Theatre-MI, Detroit, United States Of America — 29 October 2026
• The Damned — Newport Music Hall, Columbus, United States Of America — 30 October 2026
• The Damned — First Avenue, Minneapolis, United States Of America — 2 November 2026
• The Damned — The Truman - Kansas City, Kansas City, United States Of America — 4 November 2026
• The Damned — Granada Theater - TX, Dallas, United States Of America — 5 November 2026
• The Damned — Ogden Theatre, Denver, United States Of America — 8 November 2026
• The Damned — The Fillmore, San Francisco, United States Of America — 11 November 2026
• The Damned — House of Blues San Diego, San Diego, United States Of America — 13 November 2026
• The Damned — The Wiltern, Los Angeles, United States Of America — 17 November 2026
• The Damned — Brighton Dome, Brighton, Great Britain — 25 November 2026

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