Band Name: The Cramps
Music Album: Surfin’ Bird
Album Release Date: December 1978
Music Genre: Punk Rock Rockabilly
Record Label: Vengeance Records
Album Release Country: United States
Music Record Type: 2 Tracks Vinyl Album 7"
The Cramps was an American punk band originally from Sacramento, California; formed in 1976 and disbanded 2009. Their line-up rotated much over their existence, with the husband and wife duo of lead singer Lux Interior and lead guitarist Poison Ivy as the only permanent members.
The band was disbanded following Lux Interior's death in 2009.
Final line-up
* Lux Interior (Erick Purkhiser) – vocals, March 1973 to February 2009
* Poison Ivy (Kristy Wallace) – lead guitar, March 1973 to February 2009
* Harry Drumdini – drums, February 1993 – July 2003 and August 2006 to February 2009
Former members
* Bryan Gregory (Greg Beckerleg) – guitar, April 1976 – May 1980
* Pam Balam (Pam Beckerleg) – drums, April 1976 – September 1976
* Miriam Linna – drums, October 1976 (...)
| A | Surfin' Bird | 5:03 |
| B | The Way I Walk | 2:38 |
This is the 1st press sleeve with an orange (almost red) back.
Recorded at Ardent Studios, Memphis
Mixed at Advision Studios, London
Both 1st takes, no overdubs
Silk-screen printed thin paper sleeve.
A side is a cover of Surfin' Bird by The Trashmen on Garrett Records (1963).
B side is a cover of The Way I Walk by Jack Scott.
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