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Craig Wild

Drums and Percussion 

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Place of birth: Dover, Kent.

Place of residence: Deal, Kent.

Earliest musical memories / influences: Have loved music since I was very young. My first LP was Boney M's Night Flight to Venus in 1978. I then got into 80's music with four albums being constantly played (Prince Charming by Adam and the Ants, Complete Madness by Madness, Pinky Blue by Altered Images and Pass the Duchie by Musical Youth). In 1982 I got into heavy metal with my first album being Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden and despite being told 'you'll grow out of it' I am still into it all these years later.  

Favourite artists / bands: Iron Maiden, Metallica, Mike Oldfield, Enya, Moby, Depeche Mode. 

The best single ever recorded: Every Breathe You Take by The Police.

The best album ever recorded: Every Dog Has It's Day by Salty Dog.

Best live concert ever attended: Nightwish at Wembley Arena in December 2018.

Equipment used: Tama Superstar Classic 7-Piece Drum Kit, Tama 14" Stewart Copeland Signature Snare Drum, Zildjian 'S' Dark Cymbals, Meinl China Cymbal, Paiste 22" Crash Cymbal, Paiste Nicko McBrain Signature Reflector Ride Cymbal, Sonor Boom Stands, DW5000 Kick Pedal.

Past bands and musical ventures: Quest 2003 - 2008, The Rockin' Deadbeats 2011 - 2012.

What made you join the Crow wagon: I liked the idea of playing original material and after meeting Gary and Mark everything felt comfortable. They take their music seriously but with an element of fun and they like to entertain.

Your visions, ambitions and expectations for The Old Country Crows: To improve my own playing, in turn improving the output of the band. To record another CD and to continue to grow our fan base.

Your favourite moment as a Crow: Playing a headline spot at Sandwich Folk & Ale Festival in 2024.

The Crow song you wake up in the middle of the night singing: Don't You Ever Let Them Bring You Down.

Any other business: I like playing snooker, watching films and spending time with my family. â€‹â€‹

BAND MEMBERS

Gary Virtue

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Chris Pike

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Craig Wild

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Bryan Orwell

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Josh Hayward

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