I knew Cranford for only a couple of years. I remember the day we met, at The Crowbar in San Diego. Myself and Cranford's future wife owned it at the time. He pulled up in a little red 60's Porche, walks in with that Cranford smile and swagger and asks if his band can get a gig on a weekend night. Of course I say, "not unless you're good and have big following. By the way, what is the bands name?" He says, "we ain't got a name and we suck, but we've got a shitload of friends, and they're all a bunch of drunks." Well, that was good enough for me, and the rest is history. I really miss that guy. R.I.P. ~Tony Brown Cranford Nix is a way of life. 1969-2002
Cranford Nix was a friend of mine and the man should have been famous. The two records he recorded with his band, the Malakas, Sorry 'Bout My Drinkin', and, Too Good To Be True, are brilliant, and his acoustic demos are raw and beautiful. He managed to pour his heart and soul with tongue in cheek into brutally honest songs that his sense of humor shined through even in their dark subject matter. They called him "Little Man".
As for Cranford Nix's exposure in the mainstream press, the guy has gone virtually unrecognized for his brilliance. But some of us are trying to change that. He was from Detroit, and even after his death, his legend is gaining steam, touching the hearts and ears of new fans every day.
He's the son of a bluegrass banjo player. He had big blue eyes and a smile that glowed. He was a rocker and a hopeless romantic, and damn funny too. Every person I have turned on to his music has thanked me and has become obsessed with his songs. So I thought I'd share his magic with you.
Cranford's good friend, Tim Steffes, has created a wonderful, extensive homage to Little Man online where you can download a complete library of Cranford Nix, Jr. songs, spanning his early years with Mars Needs Women, The Leather Gypsies, Boomerang Bitchslap, and the two Malakas records recorded in the last years of his life. You will also find a sonic goldmine of acoustic tracks, lyrics, and guitar tabs.
Benefit for my Dad on September 27, 2009 Hi Everyone, My Father Peter Aguayo passed away on Tuesday 9-8-2009. He was a Steelworker for 30 years. The company he worked for went Bankrupt and they took his Life Insurance and Medical as well. I am trying to raise enough money to give him a proper burial. Please find it in your heart to come out to the Benefit, he so deserves it. There will be 5-6 AWESOME bands. The bands that are already booked for the show are: The Midnight Rendezvous, StellarDrive & Bazooka Jones. Special Guests: Charlie Allen Martin (Bob Seger) & Psychild - Robert Noll, Tyuawn Brown (A Michael Jackson Impersonator) and Bruce Race (Charlie Chaplin Impersonator). Location is: Scott Lake Banquet Center (Located inside the Waterford Elks) 2100 Scott Lake Road. Waterford, MI 48328 Admission is $20.00 Benefit will start at 2pm and will end at 10pm, or later. 50/50 Raffle Door Prizes Cash Bar & Food Auction Items The Benefit will also be filmed by Comcast for my friend Big L's The Music Room TV Show. This will be a great time and it's for a great cause. I am also trying to raise awareness to the retiree's that they should not assume that they are taken care of, this is happening to people every day. It has been devestating due to the company's Bankruptcy, my Father hasn't been buried yet. Hope to see you there. More info to follow as it becomes available. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Help us Honor our Dad, he was a son, a husband and a wonderful Human Being. God Bless Jer & Angel
I had a dream about you last night. I dreamt you left me and never said goodbye. It was sad, but I found you, and you said you were sorry with a smirk. I miss you
I had a dream about Cranford last night and it was truly bizarre. Especially because I never met him in real life, but the dream itself was fuckin weird... no point in even trying to describe it.
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