Raymond Ian Burns (born 24 April 1954), known by the stage name Captain Sensible, is an English guitarist, singer and songwriter. He co-founded the punk rock band the Damned in 1976, originally playing bass before switching to guitar. He is known for his distinctive appearance including a red beret and sunglasses, typically with white frames. Sensible embarked on a solo career during the 1980s, achieving a UK number one hit with his version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Happy Talk" (1982) and further hits with "Wot" (1982) and "Glad It's All Over" (1984). In 2006, Sensible founded the Blah! Party. He continues to perform in the Damned.
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Date: 25 April 1954
Special to The New York Times
M A and H A Fath, owners of Cairo Al Misri, indicted for acts against natl interest and attempts to corrupt Govt; charges detailed; do not involve 3d bro, A A Fath, Al Misri ed
Date: 24 April 1954
250th anniv; 1st successful paper in Amer; founded in 1704 by J Campbell; last pub in 1776; reproduction of masthead illus
Date: 25 April 1954
AP part-time newsman Chlapowski and wife reptd seized on undisclosed charges
Date: 25 April 1954
By HOWARD DEVREE
Howard DEVREE
Comment on Amer art as unofficial amb abroad
Date: 24 April 1954
UNESCO conf, The Hague, on preservation of treasures in wartime
Date: 25 April 1954
Pitti Palace, Florence, treasures threatened by termites
Date: 25 April 1954
By WILLIAM M. FREEMAN
Cunningham & Walsh sets ad drive for Kennecott Copper to promote adequate wiring to meet rise in use of appliances