J Marshall Craig

Canadian-born novelist & filmmaker J. Marshall Craig is best known for his critically acclaimed work as author of Eric Burdon's "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell's "Between Rock and a Home Place." His novel "Eh Mail" and World War I historical non-fiction book "You're Lucky If You're Killed" were also critical successes. Craig's work also appears in various literary collections with Tom Wolfe, Hunter S. Thompson, Jack Kerouac and others ("The Outlaw...See more

Canadian-born novelist & filmmaker J. Marshall Craig is best known for his critically acclaimed work as author of Eric Burdon's "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell's "Between Rock and a Home Place." His novel "Eh Mail" and World War I historical non-fiction book "You're Lucky If You're Killed" were also critical successes. Craig's work also appears in various literary collections with Tom Wolfe, Hunter S. Thompson, Jack Kerouac and others ("The Outlaw Bible of American Literature"); Hells Angels founder Sonny Barger, Che Guevara and others ("She's A Bad Motorcycle") and former CNN talk show host Larry King ("Remember Me When I'm Gone"). Other published books include "Guilty By Association," a biography of hip-hop producer Damion "Damizza" Young and West Coast rap; the environmental study "Growing A Better America: Smart, Strong and Sustainable" with Chuck Leavell; and the memoirs of controversial former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker, "Rocker: Scars and Strikes." In 2020, his personal medical account "Bleed" was published, followed by "Instaku Haijynx," his book of haiku paired with photographs by his wife, noted New England photographer Kris Marie Hughes-CraigHe is a producer and second unit director of (and makes an appearance in) "Remembering Nigel," starring Martin Landau, Sally Kirkland, Michael J. Pollard, Mark Rydell and others. Craig is also prominently featured in the documentary "The Nigel Diaries: The Making of Remembering Nigel," which won Best Documentary at the Melbourne Underground Film Festival. His first book, a narrative cookbook called "Playing With My Food," is said to have amused several people. See less