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{{Infobox OHMS musical group
| name            = The Cramps
| image          =
| caption        =
| origin          = Sacramento, California, United States
| genre          = Psychobilly, garage rock
| years_active    = 1976–2009
| label          =
| members        = [[Lux Interior]]<br>[[Poison Ivy]]<br>[[Nick Knox]]
| associated_acts = [[Electric Eels]]
| website        =
}}
{{OhioArtistVerified}}
'''The Cramps''' were an American rock band formed in 1976. The group is widely regarded as a foundational act in the development of psychobilly and garage-influenced rock. Although primarily associated with California and New York, the band included members with documented connections to the Ohio music scene.<ref>{{OHMScite
|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/39779-The-Cramps
|title=The Cramps
|website=Discogs
|access-date=December 13, 2025
}}</ref>
== History ==
The Cramps were formed in Sacramento, California, by vocalist [[Lux Interior]] and guitarist [[Poison Ivy]]. The band later relocated to New York City, where they became associated with the emerging punk and underground rock scenes. Over the course of their career, the group’s lineup changed frequently, with Lux Interior and Poison Ivy remaining the only constant members.
The band remained active until 2009, disbanding following the death of Lux Interior.
== Ohio connections ==
The Cramps’ connection to Ohio is documented through two members:
* [[Lux Interior]] (born Erick Lee Purkhiser) was born in Akron, Ohio.
* Drummer [[Nick Knox]] was previously active in the Cleveland, Ohio proto-punk band [[Electric Eels]] before joining The Cramps.
These associations establish The Cramps as a musical group with members connected to the Ohio music scene, though the band itself did not originate in Ohio.
== Members ==
== Members ==
* [[Lux Interior]] – vocals
* [[Poison Ivy]] – guitar
* [[Nick Knox]] – drums
* Kristy Wallace – guitar
* Miriam Linna – drums
== Discography ==
<ref>{{OHMScite
|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/39779-The-Cramps
|title=The Cramps discography
|website=Discogs
|access-date=December 13, 2025
}}</ref>
=== Studio albums ===
* ''Songs the Lord Taught Us'' (1980)
* ''Psychedelic Jungle'' (1981)
* ''Smell of Female'' (1983)
* ''A Date with Elvis'' (1986)
* ''RockinnReelininAucklandNewZealandXXX'' (1987)
* ''Stay Sick!'' (1990)
* ''Look Mom No Head!'' (1991)
* ''Flamejob'' (1994)
* ''Big Beat from Badsville'' (1997)
* ''Fiends of Dope Island'' (2003)
=== Live albums ===
* ''Smell of Female'' (1983)
* ''Frank Furter and the Hot Dogs Recorded Live at CBGB's, Friday, Jan. 13, 1978'' (1993)
* ''Live at Napa State Mental Hospital'' (1984)
=== Compilation albums ===
* ''Gravest Hits'' (1979)
* ''...Off the Bone'' (1983)
* ''Bad Music for Bad People'' (1984)
* ''Cramped Classics'' (1998)
* ''Psychobilly Frenzy'' (1997)
* ''File Under Sacred Music: Early Singles 1978–1981'' (2011)
=== Singles and EPs ===
* ''Human Fly'' (1978)
* ''Surfin' Bird'' (1978)
* ''Garbage Man / TV Set'' (1980)
* ''Drug Train'' (1980)
* ''Goo Goo Muck'' (1980)
* ''The Crusher'' (1981)
* ''I Ain't Nuthin' but a Gorehound'' (1983)
* ''Faster Pussycat'' (1984)
* ''Can Your Pussy Do the Dog?'' (1985)
* ''What's Inside a Girl?'' (1986)
* ''Bikini Girls with Machine Guns'' (1990)
* ''All Women Are Bad'' (1990)
* ''Ultra Twist'' (1994)
* ''Big Black Witchcraft Rock'' (2003)
== External links ==
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/39779-The-Cramps The Cramps on Discogs]
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


* [[Miriam Linna]] - Drums til 1977
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* [[Nick Knox]] - Drums 1977-
[[Category:Verified musical groups with members from Ohio]]
[[Category:American rock music groups]]
[[Category:Psychobilly music groups]]
[[Category:Garage rock groups]]
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Latest revision as of 05:40, 4 April 2026


The Cramps

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Origin Sacramento, California, United States
Genres Psychobilly, garage rock
Years active 1976–2009
Labels
Members Lux Interior
Poison Ivy
Nick Knox
Associated acts Electric Eels
Website

★ Ohio Artist Verified ★
This artist has been verified as part of the Ohio music scene by the OHMS Archive Foundation.

The Cramps were an American rock band formed in 1976. The group is widely regarded as a foundational act in the development of psychobilly and garage-influenced rock. Although primarily associated with California and New York, the band included members with documented connections to the Ohio music scene.<ref> The Cramps, Discogs. Retrieved December 13, 2025.

</ref>

History

The Cramps were formed in Sacramento, California, by vocalist Lux Interior and guitarist Poison Ivy. The band later relocated to New York City, where they became associated with the emerging punk and underground rock scenes. Over the course of their career, the group’s lineup changed frequently, with Lux Interior and Poison Ivy remaining the only constant members.

The band remained active until 2009, disbanding following the death of Lux Interior.

Ohio connections

The Cramps’ connection to Ohio is documented through two members:

  • Lux Interior (born Erick Lee Purkhiser) was born in Akron, Ohio.
  • Drummer Nick Knox was previously active in the Cleveland, Ohio proto-punk band Electric Eels before joining The Cramps.

These associations establish The Cramps as a musical group with members connected to the Ohio music scene, though the band itself did not originate in Ohio.

Members

Discography

<ref> The Cramps discography, Discogs. Retrieved December 13, 2025.

</ref>

Studio albums

  • Songs the Lord Taught Us (1980)
  • Psychedelic Jungle (1981)
  • Smell of Female (1983)
  • A Date with Elvis (1986)
  • RockinnReelininAucklandNewZealandXXX (1987)
  • Stay Sick! (1990)
  • Look Mom No Head! (1991)
  • Flamejob (1994)
  • Big Beat from Badsville (1997)
  • Fiends of Dope Island (2003)

Live albums

  • Smell of Female (1983)
  • Frank Furter and the Hot Dogs Recorded Live at CBGB's, Friday, Jan. 13, 1978 (1993)
  • Live at Napa State Mental Hospital (1984)

Compilation albums

  • Gravest Hits (1979)
  • ...Off the Bone (1983)
  • Bad Music for Bad People (1984)
  • Cramped Classics (1998)
  • Psychobilly Frenzy (1997)
  • File Under Sacred Music: Early Singles 1978–1981 (2011)

Singles and EPs

  • Human Fly (1978)
  • Surfin' Bird (1978)
  • Garbage Man / TV Set (1980)
  • Drug Train (1980)
  • Goo Goo Muck (1980)
  • The Crusher (1981)
  • I Ain't Nuthin' but a Gorehound (1983)
  • Faster Pussycat (1984)
  • Can Your Pussy Do the Dog? (1985)
  • What's Inside a Girl? (1986)
  • Bikini Girls with Machine Guns (1990)
  • All Women Are Bad (1990)
  • Ultra Twist (1994)
  • Big Black Witchcraft Rock (2003)

References

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