Lux Interior, (born Erick Lee Purkhiser) 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 . strong>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. Continue reading RIP Cramps’ Vocalist, Lux Interior→
On This Date, January 5th in In 1978: The Sex Pistols played their first US gig at the Great Southeast Music Hall in Atlanta, GA before an estimated attendance of 500 people.
Descendents’ Guitarist Karl Alvarez, in Happier Times
Karl Alvarez, guitarist for LA Punk Rock legends The Descendents had a minor heart attack in August of 2007. Visit Karl’sMyspace page, for more info on how to make a donation to help offset his medical costs.
Stop whatever you’re doing right now and check out the coolest interview in the world with Henry Rollins, conducted by Ink19.com photographer/scribe, Jen Cray. Fucking excellent job, Jen!
