The Cramps

American punk rock band formed by Lux Interior and Poison Ivy (a contraction of her original stagename, "Poison Ivy Rorschach") in 1976. The Cramps mixed early rockabilly and sixties garage rock to create their sound, and added lyrics and an image that alluded to 1950s and 1960s horror movies to create their style.

They are credited with coining the term "psychobilly" although both Lux Interior and Poison Ivy are adamant that this does not accurately reflect their style of play.

Other band members: Kid Congo Powers

Albums

• Songs the Lord Taught Us
• Bad Music for Bad People
• Gravest Hits
• Psychedelic Jungle
• Smell of female
• Look Mom No Head
• Flame Job