Punk/goth legends The Damned are turning 40 this year, and they’re celebrating the anniversary with a massive US tour that will surely please the hardcore fans. Last night The Damned brought their mix of Goth and Punk music to the Belasco Theater in Downtown L.A.
The band was in top form playing classic tracks such as “Neat Neat Neat”, “Fan Club”, and of course the classic track “New Rose.” One of the highlights was when the band played their cover of Arthur Lee’s ‘love’ song “Alone Again Or” with a trumpet player on stage.
The band helped spearhead the UK Punk movement along with bands such as the Sex Pistols, The Jam, and The Clash. It’s quite a surprise knowing they survived all the madness and turmoil that usually accompanies punk bands from the ’70s.
The band’s hugely influential classic debut single, “New Rose,” is being celebrated with a limited edition 7” anniversary release. Featuring original artwork, a picture disc and exclusive fold out poster, it’s a must have vinyl release from one of the most influential punk bands of all time. Release is set for November 4th via BMG
The Damned will be releasing a brand new album in 2017, but you can pre-order their merchandise and music from PledgeMusic. A full US Spring Tour was just announced and you can find the tour dates below.
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES 2017:
April 6 – Los Angeles, CA – Belasco Theater
April 7 – San Diego, CA – House Of Blues
April 9 – Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues
April 11 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
April 12 – Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades
April 14 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
April 15 – Vancouver, BC – The Commodore
April 16 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
April 18 – Salt Lake City, U – The Depot
April 19 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
April 21 – St. Louis, MO – Del Mar Hall
April 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
April 23 – Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
April 24 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
April 26 – Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe at Old National Ctr.
April 27 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
April 28 – Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues
April 29 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
April 30 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Theatre
May 2 – Montreal, QC – Club Soda
May 4 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
May 5 – Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw
May 6 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony
May 7 – Philadelphia, PA – TLA
May 9 – Baltimore, MD – Sound Stage
May 11 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade/Heaven
May 12 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House Of Blues
May 13 – St, Petersburg, FL – State Theater
May 14 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
May 16 – New Orleans, LA – House Of Blues
May 17 – Houston, TX – House Of Blues
May 18 – Dallas, TX – House Of Blues
May 19 – Austin, TX – Mohawk Outdoors
May 21- Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theater
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