Craig Krampf
Craig Krampf (August 25, 1945 – April 16, 2026) was an American drummer, percussionist, arranger, record producer and songwriter. The majority of his notable credits are as a studio drummer. Since the 1970s, he played on albums by other artists, including Steve Perry, Alabama, Kim Carnes, Flo & Eddie, Alice Cooper, and Melissa Etheridge.
Also recorded as Craig James Krampf
Craig Krampf
- Born
- 25 August 1945
- Birthplace
- Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, U.S.
- Died
- 16 April 2026
- Place of death
- Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
- Occupation
- * Drummer
- Full name
- Craig James Krampf.
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- percussion performance
- Languages
- English
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Additionally, Krampf and Perry were founding members of the short-lived rock group Alien Project. Besides "Oh Sherrie," Krampf co-wrote three other songs on Perry's Street Talk album, including "Strung Out", which made it to #40 on the Billboard Hot 100. He also co-wrote a song with Carnes and Duane Hitchings—"I'll Be Here Where the Heart Is"—on the Grammy Award-winning Flashdance (1983) soundtrack. Krampf died in Nashville on April 17, 2026, at the age of 80.
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Key facts
• Born — 25 August 1945 • Birthplace — Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, U.S. • Died — 16 April 2026 • Place of death — Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. • Occupation — * Drummer • percussionist • arranger • record producer • songwriter • Instrument — * Drums • percussion • Years Active — 1971–2026 • Past Member Of — * Cherokee • Skatt Brothers • Silver Condor
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Partial résumé
• Kim Carnes – "Bette Davis Eyes", "Crazy in the Night (Barking at Airplanes)", Romance Dance, Mistaken Identity, Voyeur, Café Racers, Barking at Airplanes, Light House, View from the House • Alice Cooper – Special Forces, Zipper Catches Skin • Paul Stanley – Paul Stanley • Lita Ford – Lita • Cher – "Skin Deep" • Richard Simmons – Reach • Jane Wiedlin – Jane Wiedlin • Randy Meisner – One More Song • Timothy B. Schmit – Playin' It Cool • Joan Armatrading – "Drop the Pilot" • Steve Perry – Street Talk • The Motels – "Only the Lonely" • Melissa Etheridge – "Bring Me Some Water" • Pam Tillis – Above and Beyond the Doll of Cutey • Patty Loveless – "You Can Feel Bad" • Tanya Tucker – "Can't Run from Yourself" • Nick Gilder – "City Nights" • Silver Condor (feat. Joe Cerisano) – "Trouble At Home"
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