The Crusher

Wim Fellinger • 12 maart 2021

The Cramps - The Crusher

In 1964 the garage punk band The Novas wrote this song. It was dedicated to Reginald Lisowski a.k.a Crusher Lisowski a.k.a. The Crusher a American professional wrestler. Lead singer Bob Nolan is imitating the raunchy voice of The Crusher and his trademark (the yell at the beginning of the record).
The Cramps covered it on their album Psychedelic Jungle.

The Cramps

The Cramps - The Crusher

Psychedelic Jungle, 1981

The Novas

The Novas - The Crusher
The Crusher, 1964