xlovecolouredx Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 accoring from punknews in memorium latest news : Lux Interior, frontman of influential rockabilly / punk act the The Cramps, passed away today in a Glendale, California hospital. In a statement an existing heart condition was cited as the cause of death. Lux was born Eric Lee Purkhiser in 1946. He formed the Cramps in the late 70s with his wife Kristy "Poison Ivy" Wallace and became part of the formative New York punk scene emerging around clubs like CBGBs and Max’s Kansas City. The band's integration of rockabilly and surf influences, along with the b-movie film imagery, built the foundation of the subgenre we now call psychobilly. Lux built a reputation as a fearless and dramatic frontman, performing with a reckless abandon that's become part of the band's legacy. Our deepest condolences go out to Lux's friends, family and fans. rest in peace, lux.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll76 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 HOLY SHIT!!! I'm totally bummed about that. I saw the Cramps many times and even got the chance to hang out with them a couple of times. That's sad news indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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