About Ed Crawford
Born 1964. Ed Crawford is an American musician.
Charles Edward Crawford (born January 26, 1964), known as ed fROMOHIO, is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for Firehose, an alternative rock band he formed in 1986 with former Minutemen members Mike Watt (bass guitar) and George Hurley (drums).
Biography In 1985, Minutemen vocalist and guitarist D. Boon was killed in a van wreck. In 1986, Ed, a recent Ohio State University graduate and Minutemen fan, heard an erroneous rumor that Watt and Hurley were auditioning new guitarists Ed contacted Watt after obtaining his phone number at a show in Columbus, Ohio. Crawford called Watt and talked his way into visiting with Watt while visiting a friend in Southern California. which is an acronym for "Far Out Old Dudes".
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Who is Ed Crawford?
American musician
When was Ed Crawford born?
Ed Crawford was born on 26 January 1964 in Steubenville.
What is Ed Crawford's occupation?
Ed Crawford is a musician.
What nationality is Ed Crawford?
Ed Crawford is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Crawford. https://biography.guide/ed-crawford/
MLA: "Ed Crawford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-crawford/.
Chicago: "Ed Crawford." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-crawford/.
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