Dave Vanian

Dave Vanian (born David Lett, 12 October 1956, Hemel Hempstead, England) is a rock musician, famous for being the lead singer of the punk rock band The Damned. The band formed in 1976 in London and Vanian is the only ever-present member of the group. They were the first of the British punk bands to release a single, an album, have a record hit the UK charts, and tour the United States.

Punk's Not Dead (2007)

On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty underground clubs, backyard parties, recording studios, shopping malls and stadiums where punk rock music and culture continue to thrive.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Susan Dynner
CAST:  Henry Rollins  •  Fat Mike  •  Tim Armstrong  •  Frank Iero

On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty underground clubs, backyard parties, recording studios, shopping malls and stadiums where punk rock music and culture continue to thrive.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Susan Dynner
CAST:  Henry Rollins  •  Fat Mike  •  Tim Armstrong  •  Frank Iero

Sonic Revolution: A Celebration of the MC5 (2003)

Detroit's iconic rock group The MC5 is celebrated in this raucous London concert featuring other musicians and artists who join the band's remaining members onstage for an unforgettable show. The guest list boasts such rock luminaries as The Hydromatics' Nicke ...  (more)

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CAST:  Dave Vanian  •  Wayne Kramer  •  Michael Davis  •  Ian Astbury

Detroit's iconic rock group The MC5 is celebrated in this raucous London concert featuring other musicians and artists who join the band's remaining members onstage for an unforgettable show. The guest list boasts such rock luminaries as The Hydromatics' Nicke ...  (more)

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CAST:  Dave Vanian  •  Wayne Kramer  •  Michael Davis  •  Ian Astbury

Lemmy (2010)

Over four decades, Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has registered an immeasurable impact on music history. Nearly 65, he remains the living embodiment of the rock and roll lifestyle, and this feature-length documentary tells his story, one of a hard-living rock ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Greg Olliver  •  Wes Orshoski
CAST:  Dave Brock  •  Phil Campbell  •  "Fast" Eddie Clarke  •  Jarvis Cocker

Over four decades, Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has registered an immeasurable impact on music history. Nearly 65, he remains the living embodiment of the rock and roll lifestyle, and this feature-length documentary tells his story, one of a hard-living rock ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Greg Olliver  •  Wes Orshoski
CAST:  Dave Brock  •  Phil Campbell  •  "Fast" Eddie Clarke  •  Jarvis Cocker

The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead (2015)

From Lemmy filmmaker Wes Orshoski comes the story of the long-ignored pioneers of punk: The Damned, the first U.K. punks on wax and the first to cross the Atlantic. This authorized film includes appearances from Chrissie Hynde, Mick Jones (The Clash), Lemmy and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wes Orshoski
CAST:  Dave Vanian  •  Captain Sensible  •  Rat Scabies  •  Fred Armisen

From Lemmy filmmaker Wes Orshoski comes the story of the long-ignored pioneers of punk: The Damned, the first U.K. punks on wax and the first to cross the Atlantic. This authorized film includes appearances from Chrissie Hynde, Mick Jones (The Clash), Lemmy and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Wes Orshoski
CAST:  Dave Vanian  •  Captain Sensible  •  Rat Scabies  •  Fred Armisen

The Damned: Final Damnation (1989)

The Damned continued to fuel the ardent fires of old fans and new long after the flames of The Sex Pistols and The Clash had been extinguished. Final Damnation is a testament to their longevity and popularity, reeking as it does of fannish glee. It's essentially a ...  (more)

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CAST:  Dave Vanian  •  Captain Sensible  •  Rat Scabies  •  Brian James

The Damned continued to fuel the ardent fires of old fans and new long after the flames of The Sex Pistols and The Clash had been extinguished. Final Damnation is a testament to their longevity and popularity, reeking as it does of fannish glee. It's essentially a ...  (more)

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CAST:  Dave Vanian  •  Captain Sensible  •  Rat Scabies  •  Brian James

The Damned - Machine Gun Etiquette - 25th Tour (2006)

Live performance from the reformed punk pioneers, recorded at the Manchester Academy in 2004 and featuring classic tracks such as 'New Rose' and 'Smash It Up'. Setlist celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 1979 release of the seminal Damned album, Machine Gun ...  (more)

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CAST:  Dave Vanian  •  Captain Sensible  •  Monty Oxy Moron  •  Andrew 'Pinch' Pinching

Live performance from the reformed punk pioneers, recorded at the Manchester Academy in 2004 and featuring classic tracks such as 'New Rose' and 'Smash It Up'. Setlist celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 1979 release of the seminal Damned album, Machine Gun ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Dave Vanian  •  Captain Sensible  •  Monty Oxy Moron  •  Andrew 'Pinch' Pinching

Sid! By Those Who Really Knew Him (2009)

The story of Sid Vicious, by those who really knew him  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Sloper
CAST:  Sid Vicious  •  Viv Albertine  •  Jah Wobble  •  Steven Severin

The story of Sid Vicious, by those who really knew him  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Sloper
CAST:  Sid Vicious  •  Viv Albertine  •  Jah Wobble  •  Steven Severin

Punk Britannia at the BBC (2012)

An archive celebration of studio performances from the British bands that broke through courtesy of punk between 1975 and 1982. Starting with Dr Feelgood and Eddie and the Hot Rods and culminating in Gang of Four, with performances from Top of the Pops, The Old ...  (more)

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CAST:  Joe Strummer  •  Dave Vanian  •  John Lydon  •  Wilko Johnson

An archive celebration of studio performances from the British bands that broke through courtesy of punk between 1975 and 1982. Starting with Dr Feelgood and Eddie and the Hot Rods and culminating in Gang of Four, with performances from Top of the Pops, The Old ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Joe Strummer  •  Dave Vanian  •  John Lydon  •  Wilko Johnson

Punk and New Wave Years with Annie Nightingale (2020)

The programme includes The Damned’s set-smashing performance on The Old Grey Whistle Test and the Sex Pistols' anarchic trip on the Thames. It also features powerful live performances from Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Gang of Four, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Tubeway Army, Ian ...  (more)

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CAST:  Annie Nightingale  •  Linton Kwesi Johnson  •  Dave Vanian  •  Mark Mothersbaugh

The programme includes The Damned’s set-smashing performance on The Old Grey Whistle Test and the Sex Pistols' anarchic trip on the Thames. It also features powerful live performances from Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Gang of Four, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Tubeway Army, Ian ...  (more)

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CAST:  Annie Nightingale  •  Linton Kwesi Johnson  •  Dave Vanian  •  Mark Mothersbaugh

The Damned: Tiki Nightmare (Live in London 2002) (2003)

Recorded live at Shepherds Bush Empire, on July 12th 2002.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Captain Sensible  •  Dave Vanian  •  Monty Oxy Moron

Recorded live at Shepherds Bush Empire, on July 12th 2002.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Captain Sensible  •  Dave Vanian  •  Monty Oxy Moron

The Damned - A Night Of A Thousand Vampires Live In London (2022)

In October 2019, The Dammed took the stage at London’s Palladium for a very special, immersive musical and theatrical experience. A Night of A Thousand Vampires teams the band with the cast of The Circus of Horrors for an evening of shock, awe, and a fierce live ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Martin Gooch
CAST:  Dave Vanian  •  Captain Sensible  •  Paul Gray  •  Pinch

In October 2019, The Dammed took the stage at London’s Palladium for a very special, immersive musical and theatrical experience. A Night of A Thousand Vampires teams the band with the cast of The Circus of Horrors for an evening of shock, awe, and a fierce live ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Martin Gooch
CAST:  Dave Vanian  •  Captain Sensible  •  Paul Gray  •  Pinch