Kristy Marlana Wallace (born February 20, 1953) is an American musician and songwriter who performs under the professional names Poison Ivy and occasionally Poison Ivy Rorschach. She is best known for her long association with the garage‑punk group The Cramps, which she helped establish.
Roles and work
Over her career Wallace has taken on several creative roles within music and recording, including:
- songwriter
- arranger
- producer
- guitarist and, at times, vocalist
Personal life
Wallace was married to fellow musician Lux Interior for 37 years; he died on February 4, 2009.