UPDATE: The Cramps' Lux Interior R.I.P....official statement :-(

[devilgrrl]

UPDATE: The Cramps' Lux Interior R.I.P....official statement released...
The Daily Swarm



The Official Statement (from Girlie Action, The Cramps’ media representatives):

For Immediate Release:
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.


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[AllyCat]

1. RIP Lux. Please play some tunes with my brother when you see him

I'm sure he's glad to see you!

[NashVegas]

2. Damn. Damn. Damn

I'm so glad I got to see them.

[lurky]

3. A singer who made love to the microphone.

R.I.P.

[driver8]

4. Oh, man -- that sucks.

RIP, Lux...

[raouldukelives]

5. Wow. One of my boyhood idols..

RIP Lux.

[lxlxlxl]

6. damn...

r.i.p.

[Tsiyu]

7. RIP Lux

Sad music news...

[madrchsod]

8. what ? no youtube?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5OMuj4FpII

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jHbsI-tLfk&feature=related

[Wickerman]

9. I was really hoping this wasn't true

RIP

[Last Stand]

10. Total drag. One of the best performers I've ever seen. Punk idol.

The man toyed with the crowd. He was at his best in his full yellow rain suit.

[Lyric]

11. Lux is now Surfin' Dead for good.

RIP, buddy.

[Starry Messenger]

12. RIP Lux.

Thank you for providing me with some of my happiest memories. A light has gone out in this world. :(

[Rhythm]

13. Rest In Peace, brother... true to the end...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVLpaiH2hbQ