The Cramps | |
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 The Cramps in 1982 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | Garage punk, psychobilly, punk blues, new wave, gothabilly, rockabilly |
| Years active | 1976–2009 |
| Past member(s) | See: former members |
| Website | thecramps.com |
The Cramps were an American punk rock band, formed in 1976 and active until 2009. The band split after the death of lead singer Lux Interior. They were part of the early CBGB punk rock movement that had emerged in New York. The Cramps are widely recognized as one of the prime innovators of psychobilly, and they inspired many of the early gothic rock bands.
