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Lux Interior
Born: 1946-10-21 - Died: 2009-02-04Cause of Death: Heart condition
Death Summary: Lux Interior (Erick Purkhiser) died from a pre-existing heart condition on February 4, 2009 in Glendale, California. He was 62.
Who was Lux Interior : Interior was a singer and a founding member of the legendary punk band The Cramps.
In 1972, Interior met his future wife Kristy Wallace (Poison Ivy) in California while she was hitchhiking. The couple formed the band and eventually made their way to New York in 1975, where they became part of the flourishing CBGB punk movement which included The Ramones, Patti Smith, and Television to name a few.
Interior often referred to The Cramps style as psychobilly, often stating that a Johnny Cash song inspired him. He would later say the term was only used to “drum up business”.
The Cramps saw various members throughout the years, with the only permanent members being Interior and Ivy.
Who was Lux Interior : Interior was a singer and a founding member of the legendary punk band The Cramps.
In 1972, Interior met his future wife Kristy Wallace (Poison Ivy) in California while she was hitchhiking. The couple formed the band and eventually made their way to New York in 1975, where they became part of the flourishing CBGB punk movement which included The Ramones, Patti Smith, and Television to name a few.
Interior often referred to The Cramps style as psychobilly, often stating that a Johnny Cash song inspired him. He would later say the term was only used to “drum up business”.
The Cramps saw various members throughout the years, with the only permanent members being Interior and Ivy.
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I had the great pleasure of seeing The Cramps live for A Date With Elvis tour and again in 95′. He had a way with the microphone I’ll never forget. my deepest condolences go out to his family,friends, and fans. Heaven or Hell just got a lot more entertaining!
What a hero. I’d love to have met him. Then I’d have something interesting to write in my obituary! I was thinking about it all - what I’d leave behind - found a site the other day called farawayfish.com where you create a profile of yourself to go live after you die. Not as cool as Lux’s many tributes, but still something!
IM SOOOO HAPPY I GOT TO SEE THEM PLAY IN 2004 IN HOLLYWOOD MASQUERADE BALL.WHAT A NIGHT,GREAT ASS SHOW!!THE CRAMPS WERE THE 1ST BAND I GOT INTO TIL THIS DAY I STILL AM A FAN….R.I.P LUX….LOVED YOUR WILD KAT WAYS
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Love the Cramps. Fascinating band. RIP Lux.