Sitting in my room (humming a sickening tune).
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Thursday, February 05, 2009
Deathblog: Lux Interior 1948 - 2009
"For Immediate Release: February 4, 2009
Lux Interior, lead singer of The Cramps, passed away this morning due to an existing heart condition at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, California at 4:30 AM PST today. 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. Lux was a fearless frontman who transformed every stage he stepped on into a place of passion, abandon, and true freedom. He is a rare icon who will be missed dearly.
The family requests that you respect their privacy during this difficult time."
WHY DO AWESOME PEOPLE KEEP DYING...?!?
It's such a drag I can't hardly stand it no more.
I never got to see The Cramps play.
*lurches off, snivelling, crashing into furniture, etc*
Howls speak louder than words. If for some reason you've never heard these, do yourself a favour:
The Cramps - Teenage Werewolf (outtake with false start/argument)
The Cramps - Garbageman
The Cramps - Sunglasses After Dark (demo)
The Cramps - Human Fly (live at CBGBs 1978)
The Cramps - Fever
Rock n' Roll in action:
Labels: deathblog, horror, punk rock, The Cramps
