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The longawaited reunion showFormed in London in 1976, The Damned became one of the most groundbreaking and influential bands coming out of the 70s British punk rock scene. Their debut single New Rose 1976 is considered the first punk single to be ever released in the UK.Throughout their impressive 4543 year career and counting, The Damned have experimented with various musical styles, incorporating elements of gothic rock, psychedelia, and new wave into their sound.In October 2020, over 40 years after the founding members parted ways, The Damned announced a series of reunion shows with the original lineup consisting of Dave Vanian vocals, Brian James guitar, Captain Sensible bass, and Rat Scabies drums. However, due to the pandemic, they were forced to postpone the shows until 2022.November 3rd, 2022, saw the band performing at the fully packed O2 Apollo in Manchester, UK, delivering an energetic 21song set drawn from the first two albums, the 1977s Damned Damned Damned and Music for Pleasure, the only albums to feature the four founding members. This legendary reunion show is captured on the worldwide release AD 2022 Live In Manchester which perfectly portrays the unique magic around The Damned.
