#brianjames

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One year ago today

Brian James, guitarist and founder of The Damned and Lords Of The New Church, died at the age of 70.

Rest in punk Brian 💔

Photo by Erica Echenberg

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“Chairman” Fred Hampton Mural - Madison and Hoyne, West Side Chicago - By Brian James/ American Sniper, 2018 

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Light Study.

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The Damned - Then and Now

✝️ Rest in Peace Brian James (March 6, 2025) 🖤

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In memory of Brian James, guitarist and founder of The Damned, who passed away one year ago today.

New Rose – Brian James Gang

With James on vocals and guitar, Dave Tregunna (bass), Steve Murray (drums), and Austen Gayton on additional guitar.

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In memory of Brian James, the English punk rock guitarist and founding member of The Damned and The Lords of the New Church, who would have turned 71 today.

📸 Georgia Taylor

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41 years ago

The Lords Of The New Church posed in a stonemason's yard in Islington, London in October 1984.

Clockwise from top: Brian James, Nicky Turner, Stiv Bators , Dave Tregunna

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40 years ago

Post punk group The Lords Of The New Church posed in a stonemason's yard in Islington, London in October 1984.

Clockwise from top: Brian James, Nicky Turner, Stiv Bators, Dave Tregunna