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The Damned are an England|English band formed in London in 1976,<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:difwxqe5ld6e The Damned at Allmusic]</ref><ref>[http://www.nostalgiacentral.com/music/damned.htm The Damned @ Nostalgia Central]</ref> notable for being the first punk rock band from England to release a single ("New Rose"), release an album (''Damned Damned Damned''), and tour the United States. The Damned later evolved as one of the forerunners of the gothic rock genre.<ref>[http://www.gothicsubculture.com/origin.php A Study of Gothic Subculture - What Is Gothic? - Origins of Gothic]</ref>

The Damned have incorporated many different styles into their music and image, including: garage rock, psychedelic rock, cabaret, and the theatrical rock of Screaming Lord Sutch and Alex Harvey. Lead singer Dave Vanian's vocal style has been described as similar to a crooner.<ref>[http://www.kemptown.co.uk/freerad/captain/sensible.htm Sensible - Crooner Vanian]</ref> The Damned have dissolved and reformed many times, with Vanian as the sole constant member. However, the lineups have always included either guitarist Captain Sensible and/or drummer Rat Scabies, who are both founding members. As of 2007, the line-up included Vanian, Captain Sensible, Monty Oxy ... read all

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1. GuilFest 2008 on 4 Jul 2008
Location: Guildford, United Kingdom Not too big, not too small, Guilfest remains an independently run festival with a very friendly atmosphere, held in the beautiful surroundings of Stoke Park, Guildford over the weekend of the 4th, 5th and 6th July 2008. Visitors can expect a weekend of live musical entertainment coupled with comedy, children´s entertainment, street theatre, theatre tent, art/craft exhibitions, and caterers from around the world providing a variety of meals in a truly festive atmosphere. With its 150 foot beer tent and calypso cocktail bar, an extensive KidZone and well maintained toilet trailers, Guilfest caters for young and old alike, to local visitors wanting to just come for the day, to families from further a field camping for a 3 day mini holiday! Guildford´s outdoor swimming Lido and Spectrum Leisure Centre on either side of the festival grounds offer easy breaks from the main festival site with a refreshing swim as well as a showering opportunity for the campers. All in all, Guilfest has something for everyone with its friendly relaxed vibe and eclectic mix of music and entertainment. Guilfest has been nominated as best family and medium sized festival for the past 2 years.
2. Wizard Festival 2008 on 22 Aug 2008
Location: New Deer, Peterhead, United Kingdom
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