Author Archive: Crash Crafton

Crash split his childhood between Wichita, Kansas and Long Beach, California. He's an avid fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, ALF, Oakland A's, Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Lakers. His passion for music started early on thanks to his Mother gifting him three 45's for his 4th birthday; Ritchie Valens' La Bamba b/w Donna, Elvis Presley's Jailhouse Rock b/w Treat Me Nice and Creedence Clearwater Revival's Fortunate Son b/w Down On The Corner. He's always had a love for writing and took journalism throughout Junior and Senior High. Upon graduation would combine his love of music and writing into a second career.

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In-depth interview with Joe Holmes about Farmikos, his time as a student of Randy Rhoads, his stints in Lizzy Borden, David Lee Roth and Ozzy as well as the impact his Dad had on his life as a musician

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In-depth interview with Joe Holmes about Farmikos, his time as a student of Randy Rhoads, his stints in Lizzy Borden, David Lee Roth and Ozzy as well as the impact his Dad had on his life as a musician

Since his departure from Ozzy Osbourne’s band in 2001, many fans in the Hard Rock and Heavy Metal community have wondered where Joe Holmes was. There were rumors he had died as well as rumors he was a born again Christian who had given up music. Both were false. 2015 sees the return of Joe […]

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Album Review – Farmikos – Farmikos

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Album Review – Farmikos – Farmikos

The long-awaited self-titled debut album from Farmikos has arrived and it does not disappoint! Fans of soaring vocals, blistering guitars, heavy bass grooves, precision drumming, finely crafted songs & top notch production and mixing will love this album! Farmikos is the brain child of former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Joe Holmes, ex-Laidlaw vocalist Robbie Locke and […]

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