The Cramps - Mad Daddy

Live at Lokerese Festival 2006

[@gitarboi6760]

Poison Ivy is a rock legend and a national treasure !

[@juazman]

And Lux

[@solar1959]

Damn I love this band from the start and from an old black guy at 62 years old I still love them!

[@williamgamble547]

Black white pink yellow all love to get Cramped.

[@marcatkinson5187]

Hey brother, they loved black music. Lux would hit all the thrift stores and record shops in the 80's and scoop up all the great 45's from a lot of black artists. You're in good company.

[@solar1959]

@@marcatkinson5187 Thanks!!

[@donaldschmitt4677]

In​@@marcatkinson5187

[@AA-xh2qy]

Ivy and Lux are like a Rock n Roll Bonnie and Clyde. I love them forever.

[@ianrobson9601]

I like that

[@maribelmn6021]

Es Psychobilly... Un saludo:

[@randallscott6]

Why? They didn't rob banks. Weird...

[@ahippy8972]

Same

[@TheJimburke]

Except they are not thief's or killers and they don't carry guns and are not violent, so why are they like Bonnie and Clyde?

[@kawythowy867]

Totally underrated under appreciated band ever. Wow. I mean come on! RIP Lux. 🤘🏼

[@jonjennings13]

even though the Cramps are well known by fans and artists. I still think they were and are greatly underrated. A toast to all of us who luckily know their greatness miss you LUX

[@gowdsake7103]

Could it be because the singer is terrible and the skill of the band is at best lackluster

[@gregbors8364]

@@gowdsake7103 You don’t get it. That’s OK

[@gowdsake7103]

@@gregbors8364 Agreed and that is fine it would be terrible if everyone liked the same music I think

[@thedoc1210]

@@gowdsake7103 this is the devils music

[@brunosco]

@@gowdsake7103 Raw, wild, simple and totally rock'n'roll in its energy doesn't mean terrible nor lackluster. There's tons of charisma and character (just checked some of their old live videos) and on the same token, you could say the same about The Ramones, for example. But I understand you, I used to not get it either, now changed my view on them. (Then it's of course a matter of tastes...)

[@davidg.9932]

Lux would have been 74 today.. Your fans, all over the world miss you. Erick Lee Purkhiser..10/21/46 - 02/04/09

[@sanpatricio9490]

Miss him. I hurt for Ivy.

[@dagmarramgad5441]

❤️

[@theslitherysylvie4010]

To have a love like Lux and Ivy--- That is the truly real, rare fairy tale. More than Sid and Nancy, Yoko and John, Kurt and Courtney, even Johnny and June- LUX AND IVY ARE THE ULTIMATE ROCK N ROLL LOVE STORY.

[@RS43210]

I would totally watch that documentary

[@metrikal1]

The only couple I know that can compare is Nik Fiend and Mrs. Fiend. Lux and Poison Ivy are marriage goals

[@boataxe4605]

metrikal1 Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo as well.

[@JasonDouglasRalph67]

Sid Vicious was gay according to John Lydon.

[@imasonofadeadbeat2928]

Easy on Johnny and June. That was purty tight love to die within months of each other.

[@fabio55774]

The guitarist is a vampire. She dosen't get older.

[@derekrushton1705]

Saw The Cramps twice Live on Their Date With Elvis Tour. Manchester Apollo/Victoria Hall Hanley 1986....'Now everybody's heard....about the bird'. Absolutely Brilliant. Remember Lux climbing up into The Gantry at the Viccy Hall via all the wire cables..Best Live Band ive ever seen. And I've seen a lot !!!

[@markwhited1785]

I loved the Cramps a long time before Wednesday.

[@jorgerobles9484]

What a great live band, Poison Ivy Is one of the most underrated female guitar players ever. It's not easy to keep that great rhytym and that great rockn roll feeling for a full show

[@mikesgarage18]

Totally agree... She's a real pro

[@MarieProvost77]

How 'bout just underrated punkabilly (or whatever you wanta call it) performers - for me, that sez it better. 'Course, for me, Ivy is, basically, a goddess in all ways.

[@sewerslidemg]

@@MarieProvost77 so true

[@june1027]

AGREED!!! I didn’t know I would find this band, or this song on KZbin. Somehow, I have though!

[@rearly62]

Poison Ivy is not an underrated female guitar player. She may be considered an underrated guitar player, however, those who tend to sexualize would often place her in their top 10 females.

[@Bikewithlove]

I find The Cramps comforting in these times.

[@kainelivesay25]

No joke, the bass player is my Uncle and the drummer is his roommate.

[@bondo_channel1706]

Chopper Franklin? No shit he's awesome.

[@goldglory8381]

he's amazing dude!

[@LavendrHoney]

What happened to them did they just stop after this show?

[@gothicfarmyardmusic]

@@LavendrHoney Lux died.

[@scroticle]

Wow! Holey fuck! That is nifty! So I've watched your relatives perform, and it's etched in my mind. So neat! Thanks for sharing that...

[@tvacchino]

Man I miss The Cramps...Such a awesome live band!

[@Hellkitty66613]

This band is getting so much attention from Wednesday! 🤘

[@cathyt502]

So glad I got to see them once live.... at the HOB in Chicago, early 80s. The Demolition Doll Rods backed them up. What a show!

[@danil3572]

S.rew the Wednesday, has she ever been at goth, rockabilly party ?! so...

[@Dex000x]

Yep, and it's great to see them coming back from the dead to terrify an entirely new generation of kids who aren't used to good music.

[@nealnappa2444]

Yes they are

[@liquiddinamyte]

Do they?

[@lordscrewtape2897]

Poison Ivy is one of the best rockabilly guitarists out there.... also a badass who wasn't above kicking hecklers..

[@LeonAllanDavis]

She also had cramps...

[@trapezoidspangle934]

Leon Allan Davis that’s so fukn lame.

[@timacrow]

And also, one of the hottest.

[@bonniesmusic4336]

A fucking Men to that.Coolest guitar chic ever.

[@WS102]

@@tobyharris1570 Brian Setzer is one of the best guitarists out there, not only in rockabilly, but in other genres too. That guy is an insanely good guitarist with a crazy amount of ability and range.

[@jenniferhughes5880]

I used to c them out and about when I lived in LA in the 80’s coolest couple ever. Always put on great shows. One of my favs

[@timacrow]

I envy you. The Cramps is the top band on my list of bands I never got to see live. Them and the Muffs. RIP Lux and Kim. :(

[@kerrybock766]

Montreal Spectrum in 1988, Screaming Blue Messiahs opened. Unbelievable show with Lux down to just tiny leopard skin undies and pumps, swallowing the mic and soaked in red wine. One of the best rock spectacles of my many years seeing live music. May he rock on wherever he is now...

[@gregbors8364]

He’s on the moon (rock rock rock)

[@lydieluck7753]

R.I.P. Lux Interior forever in my heart and playing on my record player 🖤!

[@dennisrockbottomskelly7948]

Me, Too..... RB/nowretiredfromTheScene

[@jawarholol4651]

Aortic dissection; pretty painful way to die.

[@dennisrockbottomskelly7948]

ouch! That sucked..he didn't deserve that.

[@timacrow]

Absolutely. I cannot think of a better band ever.

[@gaelbgalbar9307]

I perfectly understand you.

[@CaskStrength777]

Finally hear The Cramps- 1st time ever- I see why people love them totally my scene, awesome!

[@WillieDuitt1]

I ran into Lux and Ivy antique shopping in Cleveland, Ohio in the '90s on a Saturday afternoon, Saturday night I saw the Cramps play a show....great.

[@angelineperales]

Glad the new generation is rediscovering them thanks to Wednesday on Netflix. Always been a fan

[@antoinekoule7564]

I shared this song from The Cramps to broadcast it on Radio Saint Affrique FM. Thanx a lot, long living to rock 'n roll, yopu're the welcomes. Antoine

[@synthvault]

They were at the top of their game right until the end. RIP Lux

[@NamelessOne69]

We miss you, Mad Mad Daddy

[@MadMomma-kj9ks]

I miss him too…

[@bretteden6]

We were blessed to have them for the time we did...xx

[@tearexxy5799]

I love the CRAMPS 🐸 OAA They never sold out . You may be gone but that fabulous music live on guys . Vanisha turned me on to you guys back in 1981 😃👌

[@willfade7994]

This is probably the best live version I’ve seen of ‘Mad Daddy’ and excellent visual and audio quality! I recently heard an interview with Lux and Ivy. ‘Mad Daddy’ was actually inspired by a radio DJ in Cleveland named Pete Myers who went by Pete ‘Mad Daddy’ Myers. Lux loved the radio show he put on back in the 50’s (late 50’s I believe). Thank you so much for sharing this. RIP Lux and much love to Ivy, the Queen of rock n’ roll! 🌹

[@robertstephens156]

I saw The Cramps a number of times over the years but the best shows were at The Hootenanny In Irvine Ca. in 1995, 1998 (both days), and 2004 (10 year Reunion Show). Saw them in the 80's at the Hollywood Palace, The Palladium, Universal Amphitheater and in the 90's a couple times at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana. All great shows. Bring back The Hootenanny - it's been nine years since the last one in 2013! Sadly missed!

[@rockabillychola7654]

No one makes me smile quite like the Cramps.

[@nancyICUnurse]

Very cool! Ivy was a trailblazer for all of us Rockin’ women who came up after. Total Icon. Lux and Ivy were the King and Queen. Did they ever get nominated for the RnR HOF? If not, they should be. RIP Lux, and I hope Ivy is living in peace and love. ❤️

[@cassiusdio1138]

RIP lux.. we can feel your absence

[@robinthomas2703]

Ill be blasting the Cramps in the 2060's if i am Unlucky enough to make it there. Real music never dies. Thanks lux and ivy

[@marcatkinson5187]

Greatest band I never got to see.

[@jakeworld4023]

they were so awesome live. saw them in Austin texas. they did 3 encores, cause nobody wanted to leave.

[@eligarcia215]

The fact that i’m just now discovering this band upsets me.

[@bostoncityofchampions6581]

Lots of people are just now discovering this band, thanks to 'Wednesday'.

[@whisky2roxy]

Better late than never

[@Joe-wo7rg]

Saw the Cramps in the early 90s, they put on a great show.

[@shaunclubberlang2887]

My greatest regret in life is that I missed seeing them in '84. Mind you. I'm the idiot who also missed the Ramones in '85

[@trevorsmith9261]

One of the greatest live bands ever. I count myself lucky to have seen them live a few times.

[@mrchewbacahimself7807]

Lux and Ivy are just blistering. If anyone has not seen the concert they did for a mental hospital, I highly recommend it. Some of the best footage of this amazing idea by this incredible band.

[@jaywalker5632]

I'm telling you one of the greatest shows anybody could ever see and hear!

[@MarieProvost77]

As someone who saw them waaay back, several times, with Bryan Gregory, I can say that this still, rather astoundingly, kicks ass. And it's just the opener - they haven't entirely settled into their groove/ferocity yet - my fave from this show is the Caveman/Let's Get F'd Up footage from TheManus02 - I'm addicted to it

[@MarieProvost77]

@@nickmorizzo1335 Agree! People rarely talk about the difference but for me, no bass player was best/most effective :)

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

My favourite footage is from the home for the mentally ill, just wild

[@bh8365]

They were so energetic, kick-ass, and genuine. R.I.P. Lux.

[@timacrow]

Still wonderful. I am lying here trying to pull a piece of broken glass out of my foot arch and using The Cramps as my anesthetic, and am in a good mood!

[@thiscorrosion900]

put some desenex on that shit too

[@baconbutt7367]

That gave me flashbacks of something I'd totally forgot about. When I was very young I Was walking barefoot on a beach on the East coast of England, (and you guessed it) accidently walked on a broken bottle. Still have the scar to show for it.

[@sinnertrain7405]

Love The Cramps. I have this full show on DVD. I regret never seeing them live.

[@sunsun9918]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fInShp6liqiBq8U

[@ronniechilds2002]

Let me tell you, I regret NOT ever seeing them. I mean it.

[@rodneyjames70]

🤔us 2 🐢TURTSHELL

[@SkeeterNYC]

One of the greatest bands EVER!! I feel lucky to have seen them live several times.

[@synthemesc1]

Saw them on their last night at Hammersmith Palais in '84 - the best gig I have been to. Lux was wonderful! I hope he's truly happy wherever he is. God bless Ivy also!

[@philjames6206]

Hey, I went to both those concerts! Mad love for The Cramps.

[@ronhilton9614]

Such a loss. I've been privileged to see the band several times, in Orange County CA and the best show at SDSU in San Diego, an open air amphitheater and up close and personal. Miss their kicking ass and taking names.

[@razorsteel7242]

This Dude came up with some great lyrics; top band, unforgettable frontman.

[@Headsign]

Poison Ivy is one of the sexiest girls alive.

[@morganrieder6281]

Aye, ye got that right.

[@morganrieder6281]

You got that right.

[@rotano]

hell yeah you got that right

[@johanforero77]

Asi es la mas sexy mi perro

[@stevejones8074]

she`s a friend of a friend of my ex wife....mad second hand clothes shopper

[@akikito14]

Just love them, met them back in the 90's, but were born far before, love the mix of pure rock a billy and freak show

[@skywatcherca]

I like these guys/girls!

[@jedisok13]

Thank God I got to see the guys before he passed. And that it was at small venues, not a place like this. R.I.P. Lux. A true showman

[@waynes866]

I remember one time when someone mentioned the Cramps and a friend expounded at length how great the band was. He was stunned to learn I liked them too; my exact words (and I stand by them) were "You haven't lived until you've heard the Cramps."

[@dyllanhill109]

I love that expression! Well this is my first time hearing The Cramps as I'm looking to understand my own cramps and I can feel my intense claw scratching pain ease when I listened to them groove! now I really owe a favour to The Cramps so I ought listen to more of them

[@joerosa8378]

R.I.P. Lux, you are missed

[@MrJACSPALMA]

I never saw them play live but had the chance to talk to them when they stayed in the hotel i work in Oporto Portugal.They even autographed my "Psychedelic Jungle" CD.They were very nice to me!Dispite the age they were still very cool!!!

[@alanr4263]

I seen this band live a looooonnnngggg time ago at a Hardcore show they're great.

[@wanderandargo]

The coolest old man ever

[@morganstorey6380]

Good stuff! Sorry I missed these guys when Lux was alive. Just discovered them and I'm pushing 50....

[@christophecherel1440]

i miss them, saw them live a few times, best live band ever saw! RIP Lux!

[@StephanieJeanne]

Love it!👍 Rockabilly is so fun!!

[@wallaceadriandalessio2650]

Lux was from Akron Ohio. We used to listen to Mad Daddy on Cleveland Radio aroung 58-59, Then Mad Daddy was on TV with a monster movie show Friday nights. But he pumped his stats so much A big New York Market picked him up and he made a lot more money. Ernie Anderson took over the Friday night show as Ghoulardi . Who in a way still rules north east Ohio. Ernie was later the voice of ABC, That deep voice telling you the LUUUV Boat was coming on next.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Yep, AM radio personality Pete Myers joined New York’s 1010 WINS around that time, to do an adult MOR show. About 1961, WINS flipped to rock ‘n’ roll, and Myers reverted to his “Mad Daddy” personna, and was fantastic. He was in competition with Murray the K, Cousin Bruce Morrow, Scott Muni and B. Mitchell Reed, among other NYC radio giants.

[@billybob1620]

Such a great live act!!! Saw them a couple times in San Francisco.

[@reddeternity]

shes a beast so inderrated !

[@dorengarcia5097]

I've seen thousands of bands. I'm lucky enough to have seen them 3 times... I think they were incapable of putting on anything but an astoundingly authentic staggeringly artistic... and just flat out cool show. Not only that but Lux and Ivy were/are astute musical historians.

[@larryslemp9698]

Doren ..... fabulous comment!!

[@haileylyons2339]

Same saw them 3x when I was in high school in 82, 83 & 86. I used to see Lux & Ivy on Melrose always the coolest of couples. Dressed to the nines. Ivy was so badass.

[@sunsun9918]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fInShp6liqiBq8U

[@Wolfman661]

Never gets old... 👊

[@straycatzamora1465]

Love The Cramps. & I Love you too Lux. See you in the next life! Mad Daddy!!!!

[@nanonevol]

So glad to have seen the Cramps twice in Boston. One time at the Channel someone threw something at the stage. Lux went into the crowd and beat the kid over the head with his mike. It was epic!

[@caughtinatrapelvis]

So jealous...

[@sofoclesmefisto]

Lux is the Bill Brasky of punk rock

[@hawaiisidecar]

The channel was a great time in the early 80s.

[@FrynGuillotine999]

I'll never not be upset that The Cramps don't tour anymore. Such a great band I'll never be able to see live

[@matssjostedt4500]

Love this. R.I.P Lux

[@jamesha175]

LOL each one these guys are every bit as hilarious as the other three

[@franciscoramoncleriguesrov7187]

Grandesssss,adoro a lux and poison. ... gracias por compartir. De mis favoritos. From valencia. I’m cramped

[@bananacakes8939]

I love that line. The motor is running, but nobody's at the wheel.

[@pqleite]

This is Awesome !!!!

[@richardgladle3853]

160 year old vampire? I do not want to bet my ass on this one. When I get some years older a bit nearer to 160 years old, I will be certain to share the music of THE CRAMPS with my grandchildren! Thank you Lux and Ivy and THE CRAMPS.

[@TheStarzzguitar]

Used to love watching the Cramps at Madam Wong's, on Wilshire. Just like this.

[@bonniewatts4922]

It's that time of year ! Yes, the cramps NYC at the Ritz late 70's.

[@halkreitman7838]

Been there to see them..

[@number7gracestreet]

I wish I had gone to see them more, as much as I love them.

[@stevensummers673]

Saw them on Halloween night 1984 Warner Theatre, Washington DC and it changed my life forever.

[@vantoniou]

Athens 1996, one of the best live performance ever.

[@alexandermuir3119]

RIP lux. Saw then in Edinburgh it was magic.

[@chickadee317]

Where did they play?

[@35sixer]

Only one Cramps.. Cool Lux and Ivy all the way.. R.I.P. Lux..

[@gerrycarrick8335]

chaz z

[@javierbaixauligarcia6478]

The better group of ROK & BILLY

[@72daystar]

Got lots of play on my college radio alt-rock show in the 1990's.

[@Attack126]

Increíble el directo de The Cramps, aquí ya estaba mayorcito. Bueno al igual que tod@s los que seguíamos a este grupo...Espectacular psicobilly....

[@BulletmanDoom]

They've still got it after all these years.

[@paulspydar]

love the Cramps & the meteors etc ... had cramps painted on my leather :-)

[@californiajai]

The Cramps= 50's Surf Horror Band!

[@joshuathackaberry2175]

Never lost his voice a rare exception

[@AReallyLongAndUnremakableUser]

A very unique and individual incredible voice!

[@eelized]

Sempre revisitando! ✌🏻🇧🇷

[@wadesmith666]

Anything the Cramps do is awesome xxxxcxxxxx

[@sauluribe7082]

R.I.P. Lux. he was energetic.

[@mrgoodvibs3742]

yes! she still so hot! the guitarist!!! eye brows raised!

[@seancyco1853]

mr goodvibs, Have you heard a band called "the Messer Chups" there bassist is hot as! Check em out, Surf,Horror,Rock, instrumental.

[@christyh7205]

Checked her out,nice,butshe aint got the legs.in her fifties ivy still totally rocks a skirt thats up round her bum.she is unbeatable sexy woman.only polly harvey comes near try 'dress',or 'live at metropolis'

[@muskegmudsuck]

I was at this show and it was a blast!

[@DailyBrusher]

So much love for the Cramps!

[@Thisisspacemusic]

RIP Lux! Love you and Ivy, I looooooove the Cramps!

[@ProudRockabillyRebel]

Best band ever! R.I.P. Lux and hope to see you on the other side for some good riffs and laughs

[@marcelofrancisco8884]

Uma lenda do rock n roll pena que acabou .....

[@zendean5207]

Love em

[@mikeituarte2573]

Right on Bill and Chopper 🤟best Cramp line up ever!!! Cheers 🍻

[@terrypussypower]

First time I saw The Cramps, Bryan Gregory was with them and they were supporting The Fall at Glasgow Tech students union....or was it the other way round?! Must have been 1980.....I think? One of the best gigs ever! Wish I'd bootlegged that one!