Craig Lawlor Looked Back on As the World Turns, Shared Stories of Ellen Dolan and Benjamin Hendrickson, Opened Up About Loss, and Celebrated Des & the Swagmatics' New Self-Titled Album

<p>What happens when a soap star finds his next act behind a drum kit?</p><p>Craig Lawlor joined me for a heartfelt conversation about his journey from playing Adam Hughes Munson on <em>As the World Turns</em> to helping bring Des &amp; the Swagmatics&#39; self-titled debut album to life after nearly eight years in the making.</p><p>Craig reflected on growing up in a musical family with a father who taught music, picking up the drums at just nine years old, and how acting first entered his life through his sister. He shared memories of joining <em>As the World Turns</em>, what he learned from Ellen Dolan and the late Benjamin Hendrickson, and his friendship with Kristina Sisco during his years in Oakdale.</p><p>He also opened up about the devastating loss of his mother to cancer at a young age, how it changed the course of his life, and why music ultimately became his creative home.</p><p>The conversation concluded with the story of joining Des &amp; the Swagmatics, the long road to the band&#39;s self-titled debut album, his musical influences, and what listeners can expect from the new release.</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow <em>As the World Turns</em> fan or music lover.</p>