Synopses & Reviews
The Cramps is more than a band it's an enduring phenomenon. Notorious for its astonishing performance at the Napa State Mental Hospital, the bands blend of primal rock, kitsch horror, and incendiary live performances has resulted in genuine cult status. Featuring more than 70 photos, The Cramps: A Short History of Rock n Roll Psychosis is a detailed examination of this band's strange and terrible journey, from the early days in Akron, playing its own mutant fusion of rockabilly, punk, and garage rock, to its current status as rock and roll icon with devoted fans around the world.