The Cramps was an American punk band originally from Sacramento, California; formed in 1976 and disbanded 2009. Their line-up rotated much over their existence, with the husband and wife duo of lead singer and lead guitarist as the only permanent members.
The band was disbanded following Lux Interior's death in 2009.
Final line-up
* (Erick Purkhiser) vocals, March 1973 to February 2009
* (Kristy Wallace) lead guitar, March 1973 to February 2009
* drums, February 1993 July 2003 and August 2006 to February 2009
Former members
* (Greg Beckerleg) guitar, April 1976 May 1980
* (Pam Beckerleg) drums, April 1976 September 1976
* drums, October 1976 June 1977
* drums, July 1977 - January 1991
* (Julien Grindsnatch) guitar, July 1980 September 1980
* (Brian Tristan) guitar, December 1980 September 1983
* (as Ike Knox) guitar, October 1983 November 1983; January 1984 July 1984
* - guitar, December 1983
* drums, 1991
* Touch Hazard ( of The Mechanics) - bass, 1985
* - bass, March 1986 - May 1986
* bass, July 1986 January 1991
* bass, March 1991-August 1998
* drums, June 1991 January 1993
* bass, 1998 - 1999
* bass, 2000
* "Jungle" "Laid down the primal beat" for the European tour 2004
* (Bill "Buster" Bateman) drums, June 2004 August 2006
* (Scott "Chopper" Franklin) bass & guitar, January 2002 September 2006
* Jen Hanrahan - castanets June 2000 - August 2000.
* (Shauna Reynolds) bass, October/November 2006
Members
- Jim Sclavunos
- Bryan Gregory
- Candy Del Mar
- Slim Chance
- Miriam Linna
- Chopper Franklin
- Terry Graham
- Pam Balam
- Julien Hechtlinger
- Nickey Alexander
- Doran Shelley
- Mike Metoff
- Tim Maag
- Bill Bateman
- Click Mort
- Fur Dixon
- Harry Misenheimer
- Scott Franklin
- Brian Tristan
- Erick Purkhiser
- Kristy Wallace
- Nick Stephanoff
- Shauna Reynolds
Greatest band ever.
I think the Cramps versions are BETTER!