As the guitarist and main songwriter for the Damned, he helped spark an explosion on the British music scene in the 1970s.

Brian James, the founding guitarist for the visionary and influential U.K. punk band The Damned, has died. He was 70. James' ...

David Johansen, former lead singer for the New York Dolls, has died at the age of 75. Johansen died on Friday (February 28) at his New York City home, according to a family spokesperson.

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 ...