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Brian James dead at 70: Brit punk rock guitarist who played with Black Sabbath and founded the Damned dies


The musician, who founded The Damned and played with Black Sabbath, passed away on Thursday.

Legendary British punk rock guitarist Brian James has died at the age of 70. The musician, who founded The Damned and played with Black Sabbath, passed away on Thursday. He leaves behind his wife Minna, son Charlie, and daughter-in-law Alicia.

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