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Got this from fellow record nerds. The sad news came this morning via e-mail from two geeks. One sent his regrets that he’d have put to Lux Interior and the Cramps in his list of shows he blew off and will never get the chance to make up. The Cramps. Joe Henderson. Dennis Brown.
The press release:
“For Immediate Release:
February 4, 2009Lux 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.”
So who did you blow off before their death?