February 4, 2009

Lux Interior, lead singer of The Cramps, passed away this morning due to an
existing heart condition at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale,
California at 4:30 AM PST today. Lux has been an inspiration and
influence to millions of artists and fans around the world. He and wife
Poison Ivy’s contributions with The Cramps have had an immeasurable
impact on modern music.

The Cramps emerged from the original New York punk scene of CBGB and Max’s
Kansas City, with a singular sound and iconography. Their distinct take
on rockabilly and surf along with their midnight movie imagery reminded
us all just how exciting, dangerous, vital and sexy rock and roll
should be and has spawned entire subcultures. Lux was a fearless
frontman who transformed every stage he stepped on into a place of
passion, abandon, and true freedom. He is a rare icon who will be
missed dearly.

The family requests that you respect their privacy during this difficult time.

Oh noooo! :o(

Ron Asheton, Lux Interior....das Jahr fängt gar nicht gut an

möge er in Frieden ruhen!
In Vergessenheit wird er mit Sicherheit nicht geraten!!!