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.
Album Review – Richie Kotzen – The Essential Richie Kotzen – Loud & Proud Records
2014 marks Richie Kotzen’s 25th year as a professional recording artist. Over those twenty-five years, he has gone from being a ‘Shrapnel Shredder’ to a member of Poison, Mr. Big & Vertú with Jazz Fusion icons Lenny White & Stanley Clarke and has been highly productive as a solo artist. Yet, with nineteen solo albums, […]
Richie Kotzen discusses Winery Dogs, Upcoming Solo album, Almost Joining Ozzy’s Band and MORE!
This past Wednesday, I had the honor of interviewing my all-time favorite songwriter/singer/musician, Richie Kotzen. We discussed a wide range of topics from his new 2 CD/1 DVD collection ‘The Essential Richie Kotzen’, his stint playing for Ozzy Osbourne, his friendships and collaborations with Stevie Salas & Richie Zito, plans for The Winery Dogs, the […]
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