The Cramps, formed in 1976 by vocalist Lux Interior and guitarist Poison Ivy, were pioneers of the psychobilly genre, blending punk rock with rockabilly influences. Their music, characterized by minimal drumkits and dual guitars without a bassist, drew from early rockabilly, rhythm and blues, and 1960s surf music. Known for their camp humor and retro horror themes, they released notable albums like "Songs the Lord Taught Us" (1980) and "Psychedelic Jungle" (1981). The band's unique style and energetic performances left a lasting impact on the rock scene. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cramps?utm_source=openai))