<P> The Damned David Vanian & the Phantom Chords Naz Nomad and the Nightmares </P> <Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> officialdamned.com </Td> </Tr> <P> Dave Vanian (born David Lett, 12 October 1956) is a rock musician and lead singer of the punk rock band The Damned . Formed in 1976 in London, The Damned were the first British punk band to release a single, an album, have a record hit the UK charts, and tour the United States . With a fluid line - up since their founding, Vanian has been the only ever - present member . </P> <P> Born in Hemel Hempstead, Vanian changed his name from Lett to Vanian in early life after a previous stint as a gravedigger--Vanian being a play on "Transylvanian". He remains one of the early influencers of gothic fashion, wearing dark and otherworldly clothing both on stage and off . He is known to be a fan of renaissance art, film noir and horror movies, all of which manifest in his stage appearance . In November 1976, the British music magazine NME stated that Vanian "resembles a runaway from the Addams Family". </P>

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