Guitar Man Vilas Craig Obituary, Wife, Children

May 2024 · 2 minute read

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. I’ll be sure to post his celebration of life arrangements. 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

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