The Working Stiff Show

RIP Craig Gruber: June 22, 1951 – May 5, 2015

Craig was an amazing bassist and friend to the local music community in Central New York. He has played with Elf, Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, Gary More, Ozz, The Rods and many others.

Yesterday, he lost his battle with cancer at the age of 63. We are keeping his loved ones in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Discography (according to Wikipedia):

With Elf
Carolina County Ball (1974) (US title: L.A./59)
Trying to Burn the Sun (1975)
The Gargantuan (1978) compilation
The Elf Albums (1991) compiles 1974 & 1975 albums

With Rainbow
Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow (1975)

With Ozz
No Prisoners (1980)

With Gary Moore
We Want Moore (1984)

With The Rods
Heavier Than Thou (1986)

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Craig’s work can be heard on this track:

Check out the podcast: The Rods’ Carl Canedy shares a few words with us about his friend and former band-mate Craig:

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