The Cramps are widely recognized as one of the prime innovators of psychobilly , and they inspired many of the early gothic rock bands . The Cramps are noted as influencing a number of musical styles : not only are they one of the first garage punk bands but also the first known band to blend punk rock with rockabilly , The Cramps are widely recognized as one of the prime innovators of psychobilly , and they inspired many of the early goth rock bands .