The Cramps. A Short History of Rock 'n' Roll Psychosis
London: Plexus, 2007. 1st Edition. Octavo, publisher's stiff photo-illustrated wraps.
First edition of British music journalist Dick Porter’s bio of the garage punk band, led by Lux (Erick Lee Purkhiser) on vocals and Poison Ivy (Kristy Marlana Wallace) on guitar. Written two years before Lux’s death in 2009, this account of the Cramps chronicles the band’s career from their formation in Akron, Ohio in 1976 to the early 2000s, with details on their move to New York and then California, what formed their unique psychobilly sound, and background and production info on their discography, beginning with their debut Songs the Lord Taught Us (1980) to Fiends of Dope Island (2003). Illustrated with black-and-white photos and reproductions; with a selected discography. Minor edgewear. Near fine. Item #12276
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