Sun Spin: The Cramps

FAREWELL WILD-EYED MICROPHONE GOBBLER The sad news of Lux Interior's death due to an existing heart condition this past Wednesday, February 4th, signaled the passing of one of garage rock's true giants. As one half of the husband-wife core of The Cramps with guitarist Poison Ivy, Lux had helped keep rock n' roll dirty and playful since 1976. Their albums are jagged, inspired kitsch that's funnier and more accomplished than initial inspection might suggest. Live, they were beatific hip sh...

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