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'''David Vanian''' (born '''David Lett''', 12 October 1956) is an English [[Rock music|rock]] musician, and lead singer of the [[punk rock]] band [[The Damned (band)|the Damned]]. Formed in 1976 in [[London]], the Damned were the first British punk band to release a [[Single (music)|single]], release 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. Vanian's [[baritone]] singing voice, dark lyrics and [[vampire]]-themed costumes, were a major influence on the [[goth subculture]].<ref name=Thompson>{{cite book |last=Thompson |first=Dave |date=1 November 2000 |title=Alternative Rock |publisher=Miller Freeman Books |isbn=0-87930-607-6}}</ref> | '''David Vanian''' (born '''David Lett''', 12 October 1956) is an English [[Rock music|rock]] musician, and lead singer of the [[punk rock]] band [[The Damned (band)|the Damned]]. Formed in 1976 in [[London]], the Damned were the first British punk band to release a [[Single (music)|single]], release 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. Vanian's [[baritone]] singing voice, dark lyrics and [[vampire]]-themed costumes, were a major influence on the [[goth subculture]].<ref name=Thompson>{{cite book |last=Thompson |first=Dave |date=1 November 2000 |title=Alternative Rock |publisher=[[Miller Freeman, Inc.|Miller Freeman Books]] |isbn=0-87930-607-6}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Born in [[Newcastle upon Tyne]], [[North East England]], Vanian moved with his parents to [[Hemel Hempstead]], [[Hertfordshire]] when he was a couple of months old. Vanian changed his name from Lett to Vanian in early life after a stint as a [[gravedigger]] – Vanian being a play on "[[Transylvania]]n". | Born in [[Newcastle upon Tyne]], [[North East England]], Vanian moved with his parents to [[Hemel Hempstead]], [[Hertfordshire]] when he was a couple of months old. Vanian changed his name from Lett to Vanian in early life after a stint as a [[gravedigger]] – Vanian being a play on "[[Transylvania]]n". | ||
He | He is one of the early influencers of [[Goth subculture|gothic]] fashion, wearing dark and otherworldly clothing both on stage and off. In November 1976, the British music magazine ''[[NME]]'' stated that Vanian "resembles a runaway from [[the Addams Family]]".<ref name="NME Rock 'N' Roll Years">{{cite book|first=John|last=Tobler|year=1992|title=NME Rock 'N' Roll Years|edition=1st|publisher=Reed International Books Ltd|location= London, UK|page=294|id=CN 5585}}</ref> | ||
In 1978, he was guest in the song "Don't Panic England", from the band [[Doctors of Madness]]. | In 1978, he was guest in the song "Don't Panic England", from the band [[Doctors of Madness]]. | ||
In 2004, he and fellow Damned member [[Captain Sensible]] turned on the [[Christmas lights]] in [[Cambridge]] | In 2004, he and fellow Damned member [[Captain Sensible]] turned on the [[Christmas lights]] in [[Cambridge]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cambridgeshire/4019459.stm Church fury at Damned's switch-on], Bbc.co.uk; accessed 12 September 2015.</ref> | ||
Vanian sang with [[MC5]] for their 40th anniversary singing "Looking at You", which was released as part of ''Revolution: A Celebration of the MC5''. In 2008, Vanian with the band the Throb, performed on "Let's Get Lost (Sailor Jerry's Story)" for the compilation album, ''The Original Sailor Jerry Rum – Music To...''. Outside of the Damned, Vanian has led the [[gothabilly]] band [[Dave Vanian and the Phantom Chords]], hosted ''Dave Vanian's Dark Screen'' on the UK-based television channel [[Rockworld TV]] and composed the soundtrack for the 2009 film, ''The Perfect Sleep''.<ref>[http://www.theperfectsleep.com Profile], Theperfectsleep.com; accessed 12 September 2015.</ref> | Vanian sang with [[MC5]] for their 40th anniversary singing "Looking at You", which was released as part of ''Revolution: A Celebration of the MC5''. In 2008, Vanian with the band the Throb, performed on "Let's Get Lost (Sailor Jerry's Story)" for the compilation album, ''The Original Sailor Jerry Rum – Music To...''. Outside of the Damned, Vanian has led the [[gothabilly]] band [[Dave Vanian and the Phantom Chords]], hosted ''Dave Vanian's Dark Screen'' on the UK-based television channel [[Rockworld TV]] and composed the soundtrack for the 2009 film, ''The Perfect Sleep''.<ref>[http://www.theperfectsleep.com Profile], Theperfectsleep.com; accessed 12 September 2015.</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Vanian | Vanian married [[Patricia Morrison]] in [[Las Vegas]] in 1996, after the Damned had toured Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://officialdamned.com/docs/bandmembers/patricia/interview.htm|access-date=July 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030423195645/http://officialdamned.com/docs/bandmembers/patricia/interview.htm|archive-date=23 April 2003 |title=Official Damned.com|website=OfficialDamned.com}}</ref> | ||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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Career
Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, Vanian moved with his parents to Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire when he was a couple of months old. Vanian changed his name from Lett to Vanian in early life after a stint as a gravedigger – Vanian being a play on "Transylvanian". He is one of the early influencers of gothic fashion, wearing dark and otherworldly clothing both on stage and off. In November 1976, the British music magazine NME stated that Vanian "resembles a runaway from the Addams Family".[2]
In 1978, he was guest in the song "Don't Panic England", from the band Doctors of Madness.
In 2004, he and fellow Damned member Captain Sensible turned on the Christmas lights in Cambridge.[3]
Vanian sang with MC5 for their 40th anniversary singing "Looking at You", which was released as part of Revolution: A Celebration of the MC5. In 2008, Vanian with the band the Throb, performed on "Let's Get Lost (Sailor Jerry's Story)" for the compilation album, The Original Sailor Jerry Rum – Music To.... Outside of the Damned, Vanian has led the gothabilly band Dave Vanian and the Phantom Chords, hosted Dave Vanian's Dark Screen on the UK-based television channel Rockworld TV and composed the soundtrack for the 2009 film, The Perfect Sleep.[4]
Personal life
Vanian married Patricia Morrison in Las Vegas in 1996, after the Damned had toured Australia.[5]
Discography
Studio album
References
External links
- The Damned (official site): Dave Vanian section
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- Interview (while touring with the Phantom Chords), November 1993 (QuickTime Video)