The Damned Smash it Up Old Grey Whistle Test (1979)

The Damned May 14th 2025 @ Janus Live Saint Pete Fl

Another Snippet 05/14/25@Janus Live

My fave damned track and a brilliant live version there

If you pay attention you notice the mic taped to his hand. He was blasted during this performance and couldn't hold the mic

Fun facts: Captain Sensible (who did Wot, & Happy Talk - solo career), on guitar. For the studio recording of that one, he did both guitar & bass, & on tour occasionally does keys. That video you shared was cut short. At the end of the performance, the band destroyed the set.

Clips like this illustrate how important a punk band’s drummer is in defining its sound, style and feel. See also: Ramones, Sex Pistols, Sham 69, The Clash, Black Flag (Robo!), Gang of Four, Flipper, Butthole Surfers. It emanates from the drummer.

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Going to see them in Philadelphia next month, entire lineup except for Brian James who has passed away……and opening act is Flaming Groovies, hell yea

Brilliant

Great version! Thanks

Saw them early 80s in Chicago. Tiny club, great environment.

Fun Fact: The Damned hold the historic distinction of being the first British punk band to release a commercial single ("New Rose" in 1976) and the first to release a full-length studio album (Damned Damned Damned in 1977), beating both the Sex Pistols and The Clash.