Vilas Craig

My Dad Vilas Craig "Guitar Man" passed away this morning. He is my biggest influence by far and his life was all about music. He was born in Richland County Wisconsin and graduated with a degree in music from the University of Wisconsin that he paid for himself earning a living with his band. He also supported his wife and four children through his music at the same time. He later went on to teach music to kids in school, which was a huge passion of his. He continued to perform in Wisconsin throughout his life as a solo act and occasionally with a band. As a singer/songwriter my Dad released twelve 45 rpm records between 1959 and 1965. If you like Elvis, Ricky Nelson and Buddy Holly, I'm sure you'll enjoy his music. To learn more visit his website @ www.VilasCraig.com His music is also streaming everywhere. Dad died of natural causes in Richland County, WI. A Celebration of Vila's Life will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center from 6PM to 8PM. Love You Dad! Timothy Craig Who draws the crowd and plays so loud baby it's the guitar man Who's gonna steal the show you know baby it's the guitar man He can make you love He can make you cry He will bring you down Then he'll get you high Somethin' keeps him goin' Miles and miles a day To find another place to play Night after night who treats you right baby it's the guitar man Who's on the radio you go listen to the guitar man Then he comes to town and you see his face And you think you might like to take his place Somethin' keeps him driftin' miles and miles away Searchin' for the songs to play Then you listen to the music and you like to sing along You want to get the meaning out of each and every song Then you find yourself a message and some words to call your own and take them home Somethin' keeps him movin' but no one seems to know What it is that makes him go Then the lights begin to flicker and the sound is getting dim The voice begins to falter and the crowds are getting thin But he never seems to notice he's just got to find another place to play Either way Got to play Either way Got to play... "Guitar Man" Songwriter: David Gates of 'Bread' .

Vilas Craig

December 21, 1938 - May 28, 2023