There seems to be a descriptive theme that arises whenever you talk to people who have worked with Craig, have had the opportunity to watch him perform or have heard his work on records---passion.  Robyn Flans, in her cover story on Craig for Modern Drummer magazine, described it this way: " Craig is known for playing with abandon.  He is the perfect combination of raw and polished: perfect in his time and all the necessary recording techniques, but with the heart, guts and soul of an 18-year-old rock'n'roller."  This desire for making music that is full of passion and heart can be evidenced in all three areas of the music industry that Craig has established himself in---as a musician, a songwriter and as a producer.

      You have most likely heard Krampf's work on record, since he has played on over 200 albums, including 60 "Top 40" hits, plus many movie and TV soundtracks.  These efforts have garnered over 60 Gold & Platinum awards.  He has drummed and played percussion on several Grammy winning and nominated songs and albums.  The feeling and goove that Craig has brought to records, from "Bette Davis Eyes" (Kim Carnes), The Motel's "Only the Lonely", The Church's "Under the Milky Way", "Bring Me Some Water" (Melissa Etheridge), all the way to his most recent work with Patty Loveless ("You Can Feel Bad"), Tanya Tucker's "Can't Run from Yourself", the more than 20 "Top 3" hits by Alabama, and the critically acclaimed albums "Trace" from Son Volt and debut from Garrison Starr.

      Craig co-wrote 'Oh Sherrie" which went to #3 on the charts for Steve Perry.  The song has won BMI awards, including the prestigious "Million Broadcast Performances" award.  Recently, the song has gone over two million airplays and has garnered another BMI award.  Craig also co-wrote three other songs on Steve's album "Street Talk", including "Strung Out" which reached the "Top 40".  "An unbelievable surprise and honor," as Craig puts it, was winning a Grammy Award for a song co-wrote for the movie "Flashdance"----"I'll Be Here Where the Heart Is", sung by Kim Carnes.

Craig is establishing himself as a producer and the passion and critical acclaim of his work is evident.  The debut album of Melissa Etheridge is reportedly over three million in worldwide sales and was hailed as a "fresh musical and sonic departure".  The Toronto Now magazine stated that, "There's a grass roots feel to much of the music; it's simply produced but rich in emotion and texture."  "The honest, heartfelt passion of Melissa's music was captured on record," states Craig, "that was our mission."  Ashley Cleveland's "Big Town" (Atlantic Records), did not attain the same degree of commercial success, but did very well and once again, was hailed by critics.  Billboard magazine's January 11, 1992 issue called it "the #1 best undiscovered record of the year".  Disappear fear's debut was named one of Mix magazine's "Top 20 Albums of 1994".  Other artists that Craig has produced include Cassino, Angela Kaset, The Dee Archer Band, Gretle,  The Features,   Laws Rushing, Greg and Rebecca Sparks, and Janis Ian.