Vincent Craig

Vincent Craig (June 6, 1950 – May 15, 2010) was a Native American cartoonist, comedian, and singer/songwriter. Craig is known for his comic strip Muttonman and his satirical music about Navajo culture and experience.

Early life and education Vincent Craig was born on June 6, 1950, in Crownpoint, New Mexico, the son of Robert Etcitty Craig and Nancy Mariano. Craig was a Navajo tribal member. His father, Bob E. Craig, was a Navajo Code Talker who fought at Iwo Jima, From sixth grade through high school, Craig lived with a Mormon foster family in Wayne County, Utah, as part of a Mormon Placement Program known as the Lamanite Placement Program.

Music As a singer/songwriter, Craig was known for his satirical music about Navajo culture and experience. He performed his music throughout California, Alaska, Washington D.C., and the Navajo Nation.

Death Craig died of gastrointestinal stromal tumor cancer in Scottsdale, Arizona, on May 15, 2010.