The Cramps were an American
garage punk band, formed in 1976 and active until 2009. The band split after the death of lead singer
Lux Interior. Their line-up rotated much over their existence, with the husband and wife duo of Interior and lead guitarist and occasional bass guitarist
Poison Ivy the only permanent members. The addition of guitarist
Bryan Gregory and drummer Pam Ballam resulted in the first complete lineup in April 1976.