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The Cramps are an American punk rock band, formed in 1976. Their line-up has rotated much over the years, with the husband and wife duo of lead singer Lux Interior and lead guitarist Poison Ivy (musician)|Poison Ivy as the only permanent members.
They were part of the early CBGB#1970s|CBGB punk movement that had emerged in New York. By being the first known band to blend punk with rockabilly, The Cramps are credited as the founders of the psychobilly subgenre.<ref>http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:kjfqxqwhldae</ref> Furthermore, they are often recognized as innovators of garage punk.
Their sound was heavily influenced by early rockabilly and proto-rock and roll like Link Wray and Hasil Adkins, 1960s surf music acts such as The Ventures and Dick Dale, 1960s garage rock artists like The Standells, The Gants, The Trashmen, The Green Fuz and The S... read all
