David Vanian

Dave Vanian
Dave Vanian
	Vanian performing live with the Damned in Cleethorpes, 2006
Background information
Birth name	David Lett
Born	12 October 1956; Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
Origin	Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
Genres	Punk rock; gothic rock; gothabilly;
Occupation(s)	Singer; songwriter; musician; gravedigger;
Instrument(s)	Vocals; keyboards; guitar; tambourine;
Years active	1976–present
Labels	Nitro; Big Beat; Raw Power;
Member of	The Damned
Formerly of	Dave Vanian and the Phantom Chords; Masters of the Backside; Naz Nomad and the Nightmares;
Website	officialdamned.com

David Vanian (born David Lett, 12 October 1956) 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.

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