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Rat Scabies was born in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom on July 30, 1955. Rat Scabies is credited as a rock drummer and songwriter. That works out to 71 years old in 2026.
My Take
Rat Scabies is one of those names that tells you everything before you hear a single beat. As the drummer for the Damned, he was at the very birthplace of British punk, and to me that founding role matters more than any chart figure. What I admire is the commitment baked into reinventing yourself with a stage name that dares you to take him seriously. The public data is thin, but musicians like this are measured by impact rather than statistics. He kept hitting, kept driving a movement, and that relentless pulse is its own legacy. I respect performers who let their playing do the talking.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rat Scabies
- Name (Japanese)
- ラット・スケイビーズ
- Reading
- らっと・すけいびーず
- Born
- July 30, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- rock drummer / songwriter
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat%20Scabies
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2527738
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rat Scabies born?
Born July 30, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Rat Scabies from?
Rat Scabies is from Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom.
What does Rat Scabies do?
Rat Scabies works as rock drummer, songwriter.
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