Captain Sensible

Alternative rock, Musical Artist

1954 –

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Who is Captain Sensible?

Raymond Ian Burns, known by the stage name Captain Sensible, is a singer, songwriter and guitarist.

Sensible co-founded the punk rock band The Damned, originally playing bass before switching to guitar. He embarked on a solo alternative pop career during the 1980s, following a UK number one hit with his cover of "Happy Talk".

Sensible's signature headwear is a red beret.

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Born
Apr 24, 1954
London
Also known as
  • Ray Burns
  • Raymond Burns
Nationality
  • England
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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