Led by uninhibited vocalist Lux Interior (Ohio native Erick Purkhiser, who was clearly a student of Cleveland television's Ghoulardi) and guitarist Poison Ivy Rorschach (California native Kirsty Wallace), the band had its roots in Cleveland but was actually formed in New York. (Drummer Miriam Linna, guitarist Bryan Gregory, drummer Nick Knox and guitarist Kid Congo Powers are among the Cramps' illustrious alumni, who all went on to spread the bad word far and wide among the faithful.) After two self-released 45s in '77, the Cramps crashed the 12-inch barrier with Gravest Hits, reissuing all four songs from those records plus a fifth track from the same time, all produced by Alex Chilton....Amid rotating guitarists and disputes with their record label, the Cramps temporarily submerged. IRS issued Bad Music for Bad People, a kiss-off collection of singles sides (both LP and non-LP) and other obscure gems...."
- Scott Isler/Ira Robbins" - Trouser Press