Captain Sensible

Captain Sensible, born Raymond Ian Burns on 24 April 1954, is an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He gained fame as a co-founder of the punk rock band the Damned in 1976, initially playing bass and then switching to guitar. Known for his distinctive appearance featuring a red beret and sunglasses with white frames, Sensible achieved success as a solo artist in the 1980s. His rendition of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Happy Talk' topped the UK charts in 1982, followed by hits like 'Wot' (1982) and 'Glad It's All Over' (1984). Besides his musical career, Sensible founded the Blah! Party in 2006 and continues to perform with the Damned.