Craig Rogers
Guitar/Vocals
Craig Rogers
The rest of us may be 80 percent water, but when it comes to Mr. Craig Rogers? .
It's music that makes the man..
High school music teacher by day, Craig Rogers brings decades of experience in the Canadian music scene to Gift Shop.
From Lollapalooza at the height of the 90's to nationwide tours, Craig is the consummate professional. His talent and passion for his art form shines through both in his playing and his pitch perfect vocals.
First Hip Memory
"Hearing "38 Years Old" on the radio at a friend's house."
Question you'd ask Gord?
"What songs are you the most proud of?"
Most moving Hip Moment?
"The final tour. There were many moments, but hearing certain lines with the context of his diagnosis hit hard...but the top was the crowd cheers over the whole last half of 'Grace, Too' while Gord just absorbed the energy."
Favourite Song to Play Live?
Morning Moon or Lake Fever
Why did you choose guitar?
I discovered rock music and the instrument that seemed to be the crucial element in rock was the guitar. We wanted to play a show, but didn't have a singer, so I tried that too, but found my strength was singing harmony as a backup vocalist.
Musical Influences?
The Hip (obviously), The War on Drugs, The Flaming Lips, Archers of Loaf, Ben Folds Five, Faith no More, Bad Religion.