Hey brother, they loved black music. Lux would hit all the thrift stores and record shops in the 80's and scoop up all the great 45's from a lot of black artists. You're in good company.
Saw The Cramps twice Live on Their Date With Elvis Tour. Manchester Apollo/Victoria Hall Hanley 1986....'Now everybody's heard....about the bird'. Absolutely Brilliant. Remember Lux climbing up into The Gantry at the Viccy Hall via all the wire cables..Best Live Band ive ever seen. And I've seen a lot !!!
even though the Cramps are well known by fans and artists. I still think they were and are greatly underrated. A toast to all of us who luckily know their greatness miss you LUX
@@gowdsake7103 Raw, wild, simple and totally rock'n'roll in its energy doesn't mean terrible nor lackluster. There's tons of charisma and character (just checked some of their old live videos) and on the same token, you could say the same about The Ramones, for example. But I understand you, I used to not get it either, now changed my view on them. (Then it's of course a matter of tastes...)
What a great live band, Poison Ivy Is one of the most underrated female guitar players ever. It's not easy to keep that great rhytym and that great rockn roll feeling for a full show
How 'bout just underrated punkabilly (or whatever you wanta call it) performers - for me, that sez it better. 'Course, for me, Ivy is, basically, a goddess in all ways.
Poison Ivy is not an underrated female guitar player. She may be considered an underrated guitar player, however, those who tend to sexualize would often place her in their top 10 females.
To have a love like Lux and Ivy--- That is the truly real, rare fairy tale. More than Sid and Nancy, Yoko and John, Kurt and Courtney, even Johnny and June- LUX AND IVY ARE THE ULTIMATE ROCK N ROLL LOVE STORY.
Very cool! Ivy was a trailblazer for all of us Rockin’ women who came up after. Total Icon. Lux and Ivy were the King and Queen. Did they ever get nominated for the RnR HOF? If not, they should be. RIP Lux, and I hope Ivy is living in peace and love. ❤️
@Toby Harris Brian Setzer is one of the best guitarists out there, not only in rockabilly, but in other genres too. That guy is an insanely good guitarist with a crazy amount of ability and range.
Lux and Ivy are just blistering. If anyone has not seen the concert they did for a mental hospital, I highly recommend it. Some of the best footage of this amazing idea by this incredible band.
Montreal Spectrum in 1988, Screaming Blue Messiahs opened. Unbelievable show with Lux down to just tiny leopard skin undies and pumps, swallowing the mic and soaked in red wine. One of the best rock spectacles of my many years seeing live music. May he rock on wherever he is now...
I saw The Cramps a number of times over the years but the best shows were at The Hootenanny In Irvine Ca. in 1995, 1998 (both days), and 2004 (10 year Reunion Show). Saw them in the 80's at the Hollywood Palace, The Palladium, Universal Amphitheater and in the 90's a couple times at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana. All great shows. Bring back The Hootenanny - it's been nine years since the last one in 2013! Sadly missed!
Saw them on their last night at Hammersmith Palais in '84 - the best gig I have been to. Lux was wonderful! I hope he's truly happy wherever he is. God bless Ivy also!
As someone who saw them waaay back, several times, with Bryan Gregory, I can say that this still, rather astoundingly, kicks ass. And it's just the opener - they haven't entirely settled into their groove/ferocity yet - my fave from this show is the Caveman/Let's Get F'd Up footage from TheManus02 - I'm addicted to it
This is probably the best live version I’ve seen of ‘Mad Daddy’ and excellent visual and audio quality! I recently heard an interview with Lux and Ivy. ‘Mad Daddy’ was actually inspired by a radio DJ in Cleveland named Pete Myers who went by Pete ‘Mad Daddy’ Myers. Lux loved the radio show he put on back in the 50’s (late 50’s I believe). Thank you so much for sharing this. RIP Lux and much love to Ivy, the Queen of rock n’ roll! 🌹
Still wonderful. I am lying here trying to pull a piece of broken glass out of my foot arch and using The Cramps as my anesthetic, and am in a good mood!
That gave me flashbacks of something I'd totally forgot about. When I was very young I Was walking barefoot on a beach on the East coast of England, (and you guessed it) accidently walked on a broken bottle. Still have the scar to show for it.
Such a loss. I've been privileged to see the band several times, in Orange County CA and the best show at SDSU in San Diego, an open air amphitheater and up close and personal. Miss their kicking ass and taking names.
Lux was from Akron Ohio. We used to listen to Mad Daddy on Cleveland Radio aroung 58-59, Then Mad Daddy was on TV with a monster movie show Friday nights. But he pumped his stats so much A big New York Market picked him up and he made a lot more money. Ernie Anderson took over the Friday night show as Ghoulardi . Who in a way still rules north east Ohio. Ernie was later the voice of ABC, That deep voice telling you the LUUUV Boat was coming on next.
Yep, AM radio personality Pete Myers joined New York’s 1010 WINS around that time, to do an adult MOR show. About 1961, WINS flipped to rock ‘n’ roll, and Myers reverted to his “Mad Daddy” personna, and was fantastic. He was in competition with Murray the K, Cousin Bruce Morrow, Scott Muni and B. Mitchell Reed, among other NYC radio giants.
160 year old vampire? I do not want to bet my ass on this one. When I get some years older a bit nearer to 160 years old, I will be certain to share the music of THE CRAMPS with my grandchildren! Thank you Lux and Ivy and THE CRAMPS.
I remember one time when someone mentioned the Cramps and a friend expounded at length how great the band was. He was stunned to learn I liked them too; my exact words (and I stand by them) were "You haven't lived until you've heard the Cramps."
I love that expression! Well this is my first time hearing The Cramps as I'm looking to understand my own cramps and I can feel my intense claw scratching pain ease when I listened to them groove! now I really owe a favour to The Cramps so I ought listen to more of them
I never saw them play live but had the chance to talk to them when they stayed in the hotel i work in Oporto Portugal.They even autographed my "Psychedelic Jungle" CD.They were very nice to me!Dispite the age they were still very cool!!!
I've seen thousands of bands. I'm lucky enough to have seen them 3 times... I think they were incapable of putting on anything but an astoundingly authentic staggeringly artistic... and just flat out cool show. Not only that but Lux and Ivy were/are astute musical historians.
Same saw them 3x when I was in high school in 82, 83 & 86. I used to see Lux & Ivy on Melrose always the coolest of couples. Dressed to the nines. Ivy was so badass.
I wish Poison Ivy hadn't dropped off the musical map, (so to speak). But 37 years with her husband Lux IS a hard act to follow. If you watch any of the interviews you could tell she loved him. He died so abruptly I m sure it was and is hard to get over. God bless the the Queen of Psychobilly.... Come back Queenie.
So glad to have seen the Cramps twice in Boston. One time at the Channel someone threw something at the stage. Lux went into the crowd and beat the kid over the head with his mike. It was epic!
I asked Google's AI to write a poem about Lux and this is what came out: Lux Interior, oh Lux Interior, You were a sight to behold. Your voice was like a banshee's wail, And your stage presence was bold. You were the king of the Cramps, The band that shook the world. Your music was a mix of punk and rockabilly, And it was always a twirl. You were a true original, And you will be missed. Your music will live on forever, And your legend will never be dismissed. So raise a glass to Lux Interior, The man who never grew old. He was a true rock and roll legend, And his music will always be bold.
First time I saw The Cramps, Bryan Gregory was with them and they were supporting The Fall at Glasgow Tech students union....or was it the other way round?! Must have been 1980.....I think? One of the best gigs ever! Wish I'd bootlegged that one!
Poison Ivy is a rock legend and a national treasure !
And Lux
Totally underrated under appreciated band ever. Wow. I mean come on! RIP Lux. 🤘🏼
The guitarist is a vampire. She dosen't get older.
Damn I love this band from the start and from an old black guy at 62 years old I still love them!
Black white pink yellow all love to get Cramped.
Hey brother, they loved black music. Lux would hit all the thrift stores and record shops in the 80's and scoop up all the great 45's from a lot of black artists. You're in good company.
@@marcatkinson5187 Thanks!!
In@@marcatkinson5187
Ivy and Lux are like a Rock n Roll Bonnie and Clyde. I love them forever.
I like that
Es Psychobilly...
Un saludo:
Why? They didn't rob banks. Weird...
Same
Except they are not thief's or killers and they don't carry guns and are not violent, so why are they like Bonnie and Clyde?
Saw The Cramps twice Live on Their Date With Elvis Tour. Manchester Apollo/Victoria Hall Hanley 1986....'Now everybody's heard....about the bird'. Absolutely Brilliant. Remember Lux climbing up into The Gantry at the Viccy Hall via all the wire cables..Best Live Band ive ever seen. And I've seen a lot !!!
No joke, the bass player is my Uncle and the drummer is his roommate.
Chopper Franklin? No shit he's awesome.
he's amazing dude!
What happened to them did they just stop after this show?
@@LavendrHoney Lux died.
Wow! Holey fuck! That is nifty! So I've watched your relatives perform, and it's etched in my mind. So neat! Thanks for sharing that...
Lux would have been 74 today.. Your fans, all over the world miss you. Erick Lee Purkhiser..10/21/46 - 02/04/09
Miss him. I hurt for Ivy.
❤️
even though the Cramps are well known by fans and artists. I still think they were and are greatly underrated. A toast to all of us who luckily know their greatness miss you LUX
Could it be because the singer is terrible and the skill of the band is at best lackluster
@@gowdsake7103 You don’t get it. That’s OK
@@gregbors8364 Agreed and that is fine it would be terrible if everyone liked the same music I think
@@gowdsake7103 this is the devils music
@@gowdsake7103 Raw, wild, simple and totally rock'n'roll in its energy doesn't mean terrible nor lackluster. There's tons of charisma and character (just checked some of their old live videos) and on the same token, you could say the same about The Ramones, for example. But I understand you, I used to not get it either, now changed my view on them. (Then it's of course a matter of tastes...)
What a great live band, Poison Ivy Is one of the most underrated female guitar players ever. It's not easy to keep that great rhytym and that great rockn roll feeling for a full show
Totally agree... She's a real pro
How 'bout just underrated punkabilly (or whatever you wanta call it) performers - for me, that sez it better. 'Course, for me, Ivy is, basically, a goddess in all ways.
@@MarieProvost77 so true
AGREED!!! I didn’t know I would find this band, or this song on UA-cam. Somehow, I have though!
Poison Ivy is not an underrated female guitar player. She may be considered an underrated guitar player, however, those who tend to sexualize would often place her in their top 10 females.
To have a love like Lux and Ivy--- That is the truly real, rare fairy tale. More than Sid and Nancy, Yoko and John, Kurt and Courtney, even Johnny and June- LUX AND IVY ARE THE ULTIMATE ROCK N ROLL LOVE STORY.
I would totally watch that documentary
The only couple I know that can compare is Nik Fiend and Mrs. Fiend. Lux and Poison Ivy are marriage goals
metrikal1 Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo as well.
Sid Vicious was gay according to John Lydon.
Easy on Johnny and June. That was purty tight love to die within months of each other.
I find The Cramps comforting in these times.
Very cool! Ivy was a trailblazer for all of us Rockin’ women who came up after. Total Icon. Lux and Ivy were the King and Queen. Did they ever get nominated for the RnR HOF? If not, they should be. RIP Lux, and I hope Ivy is living in peace and love. ❤️
I loved the Cramps a long time before Wednesday.
Man I miss The Cramps...Such a awesome live band!
Glad the new generation is rediscovering them thanks to Wednesday on Netflix. Always been a fan
Ill be blasting the Cramps in the 2060's if i am Unlucky enough to make it there. Real music never dies. Thanks lux and ivy
Poison Ivy is one of the best rockabilly guitarists out there.... also a badass who wasn't above kicking hecklers..
She also had cramps...
Leon Allan Davis that’s so fukn lame.
And also, one of the hottest.
A fucking Men to that.Coolest guitar chic ever.
@Toby Harris Brian Setzer is one of the best guitarists out there, not only in rockabilly, but in other genres too. That guy is an insanely good guitarist with a crazy amount of ability and range.
Poison Ivy's stage presence is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen... 👌💯
No one makes me smile quite like the Cramps.
The fact that i’m just now discovering this band upsets me.
Lots of people are just now discovering this band, thanks to 'Wednesday'.
Better late than never
This band is getting so much attention from Wednesday! 🤘
So glad I got to see them once live.... at the HOB in Chicago, early 80s. The Demolition Doll Rods backed them up. What a show!
S.rew the Wednesday, has she ever been at goth, rockabilly party ?! so...
Yep, and it's great to see them coming back from the dead to terrify an entirely new generation of kids who aren't used to good music.
Yes they are
Do they?
Lux and Ivy are just blistering. If anyone has not seen the concert they did for a mental hospital, I highly recommend it. Some of the best footage of this amazing idea by this incredible band.
Finally hear The Cramps- 1st time ever- I see why people love them totally my scene, awesome!
I used to c them out and about when I lived in LA in the 80’s coolest couple ever. Always put on great shows. One of my favs
I envy you. The Cramps is the top band on my list of bands I never got to see live. Them and the Muffs. RIP Lux and Kim. :(
I ran into Lux and Ivy antique shopping in Cleveland, Ohio in the '90s on a Saturday afternoon, Saturday night I saw the Cramps play a show....great.
Montreal Spectrum in 1988, Screaming Blue Messiahs opened. Unbelievable show with Lux down to just tiny leopard skin undies and pumps, swallowing the mic and soaked in red wine. One of the best rock spectacles of my many years seeing live music. May he rock on wherever he is now...
He’s on the moon (rock rock rock)
I love the CRAMPS 🐸 OAA They never sold out . You may be gone but that fabulous music live on guys . Vanisha turned me on to you guys back in 1981 😃👌
We were blessed to have them for the time we did...xx
R.I.P. Lux Interior forever in my heart and playing on my record player 🖤!
Me, Too.....
RB/nowretiredfromTheScene
Aortic dissection; pretty painful way to die.
ouch! That sucked..he didn't deserve that.
Absolutely. I cannot think of a better band ever.
I perfectly understand you.
I shared this song from The Cramps to broadcast it on Radio Saint Affrique FM. Thanx a lot, long living to rock 'n roll, yopu're the welcomes. Antoine
One of the greatest live bands ever. I count myself lucky to have seen them live a few times.
I saw The Cramps a number of times over the years but the best shows were at The Hootenanny In Irvine Ca. in 1995, 1998 (both days), and 2004 (10 year Reunion Show). Saw them in the 80's at the Hollywood Palace, The Palladium, Universal Amphitheater and in the 90's a couple times at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana. All great shows. Bring back The Hootenanny - it's been nine years since the last one in 2013! Sadly missed!
They were at the top of their game right until the end. RIP Lux
RIP lux.. we can feel your absence
I'm telling you one of the greatest shows anybody could ever see and hear!
Greatest band I never got to see.
Saw the Cramps in the early 90s, they put on a great show.
My greatest regret in life is that I missed seeing them in '84. Mind you. I'm the idiot who also missed the Ramones in '85
We miss you, Mad Mad Daddy
I miss him too…
they were so awesome live. saw them in Austin texas. they did 3 encores, cause nobody wanted to leave.
They were so energetic, kick-ass, and genuine. R.I.P. Lux.
Saw them on their last night at Hammersmith Palais in '84 - the best gig I have been to. Lux was wonderful! I hope he's truly happy wherever he is. God bless Ivy also!
Hey, I went to both those concerts! Mad love for The Cramps.
As someone who saw them waaay back, several times, with Bryan Gregory, I can say that this still, rather astoundingly, kicks ass. And it's just the opener - they haven't entirely settled into their groove/ferocity yet - my fave from this show is the Caveman/Let's Get F'd Up footage from TheManus02 - I'm addicted to it
@@nickmorizzo1335 Agree! People rarely talk about the difference but for me, no bass player was best/most effective :)
My favourite footage is from the home for the mentally ill, just wild
This is probably the best live version I’ve seen of ‘Mad Daddy’ and excellent visual and audio quality! I recently heard an interview with Lux and Ivy. ‘Mad Daddy’ was actually inspired by a radio DJ in Cleveland named Pete Myers who went by Pete ‘Mad Daddy’ Myers. Lux loved the radio show he put on back in the 50’s (late 50’s I believe).
Thank you so much for sharing this.
RIP Lux and much love to Ivy, the Queen of rock n’ roll!
🌹
One of the greatest bands EVER!! I feel lucky to have seen them live several times.
This Dude came up with some great lyrics; top band, unforgettable frontman.
Love The Cramps. I have this full show on DVD. I regret never seeing them live.
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Let me tell you, I regret NOT ever seeing them. I mean it.
🤔us 2 🐢TURTSHELL
Still wonderful. I am lying here trying to pull a piece of broken glass out of my foot arch and using The Cramps as my anesthetic, and am in a good mood!
put some desenex on that shit too
That gave me flashbacks of something I'd totally forgot about. When I was very young I Was walking barefoot on a beach on the East coast of England, (and you guessed it) accidently walked on a broken bottle.
Still have the scar to show for it.
R.I.P. Lux, you are missed
I love that line. The motor is running, but nobody's at the wheel.
Bad daddy from Greece 53 years old with 2 x wifes one daughter from each. Love cramps since the early 80s.
Such a loss. I've been privileged to see the band several times, in Orange County CA and the best show at SDSU in San Diego, an open air amphitheater and up close and personal. Miss their kicking ass and taking names.
Lux was from Akron Ohio. We used to listen to Mad Daddy on Cleveland Radio aroung 58-59, Then Mad Daddy was on TV with a monster movie show Friday nights. But he pumped his stats so much A big New York Market picked him up and he made a lot more money. Ernie Anderson took over the Friday night show as Ghoulardi . Who in a way still rules north east Ohio. Ernie was later the voice of ABC, That deep voice telling you the LUUUV Boat was coming on next.
Yep, AM radio personality Pete Myers joined New York’s 1010 WINS around that time, to do an adult MOR show. About 1961, WINS flipped to rock ‘n’ roll, and Myers reverted to his “Mad Daddy” personna, and was fantastic. He was in competition with Murray the K, Cousin Bruce Morrow, Scott Muni and B. Mitchell Reed, among other NYC radio giants.
The coolest old man ever
160 year old vampire? I do not want to bet my ass on this one. When I get some years older a bit nearer to 160 years old, I will be certain to share the music of THE CRAMPS with my grandchildren! Thank you Lux and Ivy and THE CRAMPS.
Athens 1996, one of the best live performance ever.
I remember one time when someone mentioned the Cramps and a friend expounded at length how great the band was. He was stunned to learn I liked them too; my exact words (and I stand by them) were "You haven't lived until you've heard the Cramps."
I love that expression! Well this is my first time hearing The Cramps as I'm looking to understand my own cramps and I can feel my intense claw scratching pain ease when I listened to them groove! now I really owe a favour to The Cramps so I ought listen to more of them
Good stuff! Sorry I missed these guys when Lux was alive. Just discovered them and I'm pushing 50....
One of the top 10 bands that even God loves
I'll never not be upset that The Cramps don't tour anymore. Such a great band I'll never be able to see live
Thank God I got to see the guys before he passed. And that it was at small venues, not a place like this. R.I.P. Lux. A true showman
Just love them, met them back in the 90's, but were born far before, love the mix of pure rock a billy and freak show
I never saw them play live but had the chance to talk to them when they stayed in the hotel i work in Oporto Portugal.They even autographed my "Psychedelic Jungle" CD.They were very nice to me!Dispite the age they were still very cool!!!
I've seen thousands of bands. I'm lucky enough to have seen them 3 times... I think they were incapable of putting on anything but an astoundingly authentic staggeringly artistic... and just flat out cool show. Not only that but Lux and Ivy were/are astute musical historians.
Doren ..... fabulous comment!!
Same saw them 3x when I was in high school in 82, 83 & 86. I used to see Lux & Ivy on Melrose always the coolest of couples. Dressed to the nines. Ivy was so badass.
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Never lost his voice a rare exception
I wish Poison Ivy hadn't dropped off the musical map, (so to speak). But 37 years with her husband Lux IS a hard act to follow. If you
watch any of the interviews you could tell she loved him. He died so abruptly I m sure it was and is hard to get over. God bless the
the Queen of Psychobilly.... Come back Queenie.
Poison Ivy is one of the sexiest girls alive.
Aye, ye got that right.
You got that right.
hell yeah you got that right
Asi es la mas sexy mi perro
she`s a friend of a friend of my ex wife....mad second hand clothes shopper
RIP lux. Saw then in Edinburgh it was magic.
Where did they play?
Sun ist rising... So much hope and anger...love it❤
They've still got it after all these years.
I seen this band live a looooonnnngggg time ago at a Hardcore show they're great.
I saw The Cramps twice in the early 90's,and i couldn't get my eyes off of Poison Ivy.She plays the guitar so sexy man..
Such a great live act!!! Saw them a couple times in San Francisco.
I wish I had gone to see them more, as much as I love them.
So glad to have seen the Cramps twice in Boston. One time at the Channel someone threw something at the stage. Lux went into the crowd and beat the kid over the head with his mike. It was epic!
So jealous...
Lux is the Bill Brasky of punk rock
The channel was a great time in the early 80s.
Saw them on Halloween night 1984 Warner Theatre, Washington DC and it changed my life forever.
Used to love watching the Cramps at Madam Wong's, on Wilshire. Just like this.
A very unique and individual incredible voice!
Increíble el directo de The Cramps, aquí ya estaba mayorcito. Bueno al igual que tod@s los que seguíamos a este grupo...Espectacular psicobilly....
I love the cramps posion ivy is a badass guitar player
Love it!👍 Rockabilly is so fun!!
It's that time of year ! Yes, the cramps NYC at the Ritz late 70's.
Been there to see them..
The Cramps= 50's Surf Horror Band!
i miss them, saw them live a few times, best live band ever saw!
RIP Lux!
Never gets old... 👊
R.I.P. Lux. he was energetic.
Poison Ivey is and was grossly underrated. She tore that guitar up
Love The Cramps. & I Love you too Lux. See you in the next life! Mad Daddy!!!!
Only one Cramps.. Cool Lux and Ivy all the way.. R.I.P. Lux..
chaz z
The better group of ROK & BILLY
shes a beast so inderrated !
Bassist is playing a Jack Casady signature model Epiphone bass. Loved this band.
Sempre revisitando! ✌🏻🇧🇷
Best band ever! R.I.P. Lux and hope to see you on the other side for some good riffs and laughs
The reason they need a "Love it" button.
I have met a lot of stars but when I met The Cramps I was totallu star struck...
I asked Google's AI to write a poem about Lux and this is what came out:
Lux Interior, oh Lux Interior,
You were a sight to behold.
Your voice was like a banshee's wail,
And your stage presence was bold.
You were the king of the Cramps,
The band that shook the world.
Your music was a mix of punk and rockabilly,
And it was always a twirl.
You were a true original,
And you will be missed.
Your music will live on forever,
And your legend will never be dismissed.
So raise a glass to Lux Interior,
The man who never grew old.
He was a true rock and roll legend,
And his music will always be bold.
First time I saw The Cramps, Bryan Gregory was with them and they were supporting The Fall at Glasgow Tech students union....or was it the other way round?! Must have been 1980.....I think? One of the best gigs ever! Wish I'd bootlegged that one!
This is Awesome !!!!
Oh my dear god, Rolling Stones eat your heart out!
Rock and roll's greatest frontman.Sadly missed.