David Vanian

David Vanian is an English 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, 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.

12 October 1956

Born on the same birth date (12 October 1956): Allan Evans (footballer) • Catherine Holmes • Lutz Haueisen • Rafael Ábalos

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