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The Cramps

The CrampsThe Cramps were an American band formed in Sacramento, California in 1976. The band was influential in founding of a hybrid subgenre later known as "," which is a fusion of and . Their music is mostly in form, played at varying, (though usually fast) tempos, with a very minimal drumkit. An integral part of the early Cramps sound is dual guitars, without a bassist. The content of their songs and image is sleaze, trashy Americana (much in the style of filmmaker John Waters), sexual fetishism, clever bad jokes, and cheap, horror B-movie clichés.
Band From: United States, Sacramento - California
Band Members: Final line-up: Erick Purkhiser “Lux Interior” (vocals), Kristy Wallace “Poison Ivy” (lead guitar), and Harry Drumdini (drums)
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