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THE CRAMPS Singer LUX INTERIOR Dead At 62
- Feb. 4, 2009
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Lux Interior, lead singer of THE CRAMPS, passed away this morning at 4:30 a.m. PST due to an existing heart condition at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, California. He was 62 years old. Lux has been an inspiration and influence to millions of artists and fans around the world. He and wife Poison Ivy's contributions with THE CRAMPS have had an immeasurable impact on modern music. THE CRAMPS emerged from the original New York punk scene of CBGB and Max's Kansas City, with a singular sound and iconography. Their distinct take on rockabilly and surf along with their midnight movie imagery reminded us all just how exciting, dangerous, vital and sexy rock and roll should be and has spawned entire subcultures. Interior, whose real name was Erick Lee Purkhiser, was born October 21, 1946 in Ohio. He met Ivy in 1972 and started the band shortly thereafter. According to Billboard.com, THE CRAMPS released fourteen albums over the course of their career. Their latest, 2004's "How To Make a Monster", sold 11,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Their best-selling album, 1984's "Bad Music for Bad People", has sold 95,000 copies. 
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COMMENT | RIP
posted by :
2/4/2009 8:23:12 PM
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Now that sucks!! RIP
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posted by : SxWhichWayToFreeTx
2/4/2009 8:23:55 PM
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that sucks. this guy will be remembered for the extreme influence he provided for punk rock and heavy metal.
R.I.P. Lux
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posted by : HORRORHOLIC
2/4/2009 8:24:05 PM
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Wow that really sucks
RIP Lux
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COMMENT | R.I.P. dude...........
posted by :
2/4/2009 8:33:11 PM
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But seriously, i spend money, deal with traffic, stand in line, enter a venue and stand to close to too many sweaty people, fix my eyes on the stage, and THIS is what i see? (Dana carvy as Bush sr.) ....Not gunna duit.
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COMMENT | slaytanic 420
posted by :
2/4/2009 9:06:39 PM
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Of course it's her real name, Poison Ivy was a totally hip name back in the '50s: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison_Ivy_(musician)
On a more serious note, I was blown away by this band, and especially Lux as a frontman, when I saw them in Australia back in about '95. They were everything live rock 'n roll should be about, but very rarely is.
RIP Lux.
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posted by : RiotAct666
2/4/2009 9:12:15 PM
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R.I.P.
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posted by :
2/4/2009 9:15:58 PM
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Cryin shame,man. What a great band. Never got to see them live, but sure had a hell of a time,freakin out to their music. R.I.P.
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COMMENT | shaden
posted by :
2/4/2009 10:00:49 PM
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Fuck you! If you could care less post somewhere else instead of looking like human scum.
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posted by : master of poopheads
2/4/2009 10:24:04 PM
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RIP LUX INTERIOR :(
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COMMENT | Minky Sez
posted by :
2/4/2009 11:01:54 PM
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R.I.P. Lux. You just left a big hole that can never be filled. The afterlife is gonna rock now! Say Hey to Ragman and Matt R.
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COMMENT | Bye Lux
posted by :
2/4/2009 11:06:34 PM
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I was lucky enough to see Lux and The Cramps twice. The Cramps where everything a rock band should be. Most of all The Cramps where true to them selves. They did it their way. A lot more bands should try that. Bye Lux you'll be missed
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COMMENT | 1946?
posted by : andrewmadinc
2/4/2009 11:10:11 PM
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I thought lux was born in 1948???
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COMMENT | Aloha from hell
posted by : trishygrrl
2/5/2009 12:02:28 AM
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That is awful news. The Cramps were almost as good live as they were on the album. Too bad I only saw them once. Sad..
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posted by : yoojonny
2/5/2009 12:23:35 AM
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i wonder if he had a cramp before he died.
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COMMENT | Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
posted by :
2/5/2009 12:37:18 AM
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*cries*
#@!
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COMMENT | Great front man for a great band
posted by :
2/5/2009 12:38:02 AM
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First thought out of my mind is "Never saw them live." Bought their records and enjoyed it. Anytime I need a touch of weirdness in my life, the music is there for me.
Great personality and showmanship on tv and performances captured on dvd. The man didn't look his age at all.
The Cramps had a signature sound with style to match....
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COMMENT | Damn
posted by :
2/5/2009 12:41:47 AM
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This band band and this singer were one of a kind. Awesome rock n' roll.
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COMMENT | This sucks!
posted by :
2/5/2009 3:41:22 AM
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Though The Cramps had nothing to do with metal, they will always be remembered for their contribution and influence on the punk, modern rockabilly and psychobilly scenes.
R.I.P, Lux....
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COMMENT | I only got to see them once......
posted by : The Govner
2/5/2009 5:16:07 AM
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When they played Blue Cat's in Knoxville in 2004.... a show I will not forget anytime soon! It sucks they didn't tour much the last decade.
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COMMENT | Sucks
posted by : ^Leveller^
2/5/2009 8:26:14 AM
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R.I.P.
I'm really into punk but I was never a huge fan of the Cramps, even though I liked some of their albums.
Heart failure sucks, take care of yourselves people.
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COMMENT | Sucks
posted by : ^Leveller^
2/5/2009 8:26:14 AM
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R.I.P.
I'm really into punk but I was never a huge fan of the Cramps, even though I liked some of their albums.
Heart failure sucks, take care of yourselves people.
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COMMENT | DYING SUCKS BUT
posted by : T-Boner.com
2/5/2009 9:23:57 AM
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60 IS A GREAT AGE TO GO... LIKE THE STOOGE GUY,
JUST A PERFECT WELL ROUNDED AGE.
NO DISS respect to any!
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COMMENT | LEGENDS NEVER DIE
posted by : THRASHMONGER
2/5/2009 4:16:06 PM
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Saw the Cramps a few times, last time in 2002 - Always within sweating-distance from the band. These guys (and gals) KILLED every fucking time.
Rock and roll needs 200 more just like him.
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posted by :
2/5/2009 5:50:05 PM
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RIP.
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posted by :
2/6/2009 1:58:03 AM
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Wow, this is a blast from the past! Sucks he passed, The Cramps kick ass.
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