Journey to the Centre of the Cramps

More than a band, the Cramps are a uniquely special rock 'n' roll phenomenon that has endured for over 35 years. Formed in the creative maelstrom of late 1970s New York by Ohio natives Lux Interior (Erick Purkhiser) and Poison Ivy Rorschach (Kirsty Wallace), the Cramps not only originated the psychobilly subgenre but also left behind an unsurpassable legacy of blisteringly good, primal rock 'n' roll.

Based upon work and materials compiled for the acclaimed and now much sought-after 2007 Cramps biography, 'A Short History of Rock'n'Roll Psychosis', Journey to the Centre of the Cramps goes far beyond being a revised and updated edition. Completely overhauled, rewritten and vastly expanded, it now represents the definitive work on the group.

In addition to unseen interview material from Ivy, Lux and other former band members, Journey to the Centre of the Cramps also sees the Cramps' story through to its conclusion, recounting Lux's unexpected death in 2009, the subsequent dissolution of the group and their enduring legacy. The Cramps' history, influences and the cast of characters in and around the group are likewise explored in far greater depth.

The book features unseen first-hand interview material from Lux Interior and Poison Ivy, a wealth of new interview material with former band members and other key players in the band's history, and never-before-seen/rare photographs and ephemera to help illustrate the book.