Brian James, the founding guitarist for the Damned and writer of the first punk single, "New Rose," has died at the age of 70.

The Damned's legendary guitarist Brian James has died at the age of 70. A cause of death has not been confirmed at this time. "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of the true ...

Brian James, the iconic punk rock guitarist and founder of The Damned, has died aged 70. The musician, who performed alongside artists including Iggy Pop during his decades-long career ...