Captain Sensible – Punk’s Eccentric Visionary: From The Damned to Pop‑Punk Stardom

This episode digs into Captain Sensible’s journey from bassist in the seminal London band The Damned to his solo chart‑topper, exploring how his theatrical flair, DIY approach and eclectic musical shifts reshaped punk’s performance art and business practices. It traces the early London scene, record labels, club circuits, fanzine culture, and the tension between radical authenticity and commercial ambition that framed Sensible’s career.

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