Overview

• Brian James, a founding member of The Damned, passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 74 after a six-decade career in music.
• On April 28, his family and close friends held a private sea burial off Newhaven, East Sussex, in accordance with his will to 'sleep with the fishes.'
• The ceremony followed a small memorial service at a church near Brighton, where James and his widow Minna resided.
• A local funeral firm secured the necessary Marine Management Organisation permit to facilitate the rare burial at sea.
• Tributes from loved ones and the punk community highlight James's lasting influence on music, from his work with The Damned to collaborations with iconic artists.