Doctor And The Crippens

Dr and The Crippens are a British hardcore band from Lancaster, England, who recorded and toured in the late 1980s and early 1990s. They became known for unusual costumes and innovative use of stage props during their live shows which included frequent use of an exploding head. The band recorded two sessions for Radio 1 DJ John Peel on 8 May 1988 and 16 July 1989.[2]

After splitting in 1994, Max Von Reinheart (artist 1678056) and Tommy Crippen (artist 1678057), recruited Theo Crippen (Bill Myall) and MC Hammered (artist 4412173) and formed artist 2256252.

In 2016, after spending time with other projects, Tommy Crippen decided there was a little space in the collective hardcore-punk nostalgia and a healthy appetite in the Japanese punk market to reform the band. Under the abbreviated name The Crippens, the band thawed out its cryogenically frozen head and began playing live again at UK punk/hardcore festivals and venues. The Crippens shows remain true to their original format (loud, irreverent, unexpected props and likelihood of explosions) and continue to record new material in the same vein. Since their reincarnation in 2016, a number of lineup changes have occurred, with a revolving door of past and present members, or those closely linked with the original band taking their turn in creating the chaos of Dr and The Crippens.