The Cramps's 1978 Concert History

The Cramps were an American garage punk band formed in Sacramento, California in 1976. The band was influential in founding of a hybrid subgenre later known as "psychobilly," which is a fusion of punk and rockabilly. Their music is mostly in blues form, played at varying, (though usually fast) tempos, with a very minimal drumkit. An integral part of the early Cramps sound is dual guitars, without a bassist. The content of their songs and image is sleaze...

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 07, 1978
The Cramps / The Puppets
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The Atlantis Washington, D.C., United States

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The Cramps / The Puppets on Apr 7, 1978 [857-small]

The Cramps / The Puppets
Apr 7, 1978
 Washington, D.C., United States
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Punk
Alternative Rock
Punk Rock
Post-Punk
New Wave
Garage Rock
Rockabilly
Psychobilly
Garage Punk
Punk Blues
Neo-Rockabilly
Surf Punk
Gothabilly
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2000 4 concerts
1999 5 concerts
1998 10 concerts
1997 16 concerts
1996 3 concerts
1995 11 concerts
1994 13 concerts
1993 3 concerts
1992 16 concerts
1991 4 concerts
1990 26 concerts
1989 1 concert
1988 3 concerts
1986 16 concerts
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1984 9 concerts
1983 5 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Cramps had?

The Cramps has had 259 concerts.

What genre is The Cramps?

The Cramps is most often considered to be Punk, Alternative Rock, Punk Rock, Post-Punk, New Wave, Garage Rock, Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Garage Punk, Punk Blues, Neo-Rockabilly, Surf Punk, and Gothabilly.

When was the last The Cramps concert?

The last The Cramps concert was on December 31, 2023 at Get Tight Lounge in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The bands that performed were: Madonna / Blondie / Blondie / Violent Femmes / The Cramps.

What setlist does The Cramps play live?

The songs that The Cramps performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the October 31, 2006 concert at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California, United States:

  1. Mystery Plane
  2. My Flash on You
  3. Bop Pills
  4. Everything Goes
  5. Papa Satan Sang Louie
  6. Big Black Witchcraft Rock
  7. Goo Goo Muck
  8. Human Fly
  9. Sunglasses After Dark
  10. I Was a Teenage Werewolf
  11. Thee Most Exalted Potentate of Love
  12. What's Inside a Girl?
  13. Mean Machine
  14. Ultra Twist
  15. TV Set
  16. Psychotic Reaction
  17. Wrong Way Ticket
  18. She Said
  19. Tear It Up

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