synffDave Vanian, the baritone-voiced frontman of the Damned, defined punk's gothic edge with his Dracula-like presence and brooding lyrics.
As the band's sole constant since their 1976 London formation, he powered their trailblazing milestones: the UK's first punk single "New Rose," debut album Damned…
5 roots·1 legacy
Roots trace the artists and scenes that shaped Dave Vanian; legacies follow the artists carrying those ideas forward. The names below are the most-mentioned direct connections in the graph.
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Bo Diddley, Brian James, David Byrne, John Lydon + 1 more
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