Michael Lawing (aka "Tramp") R.I.P.

The Musician and The Man

David Schnaufer introduced me to Tramp in 1987 or 88. He said he’d been jamming with this guy in Walk The West and they were working up a country side of the band. Tramp had joined WTW just after their debut (and only) album, released on Capitol. Alas, it didn’t get much traction. I thought their Cactus Brothers country-rock sound was magnificent, and I…