Vladimir Kryuchkov diplomatic service, stationed in Hungary until 1959. He then worked for the Communist Party Central Committee for eight years, before joining the KGB in 1967 together with his patron Yuri Andropov. He was appointed head of the First Chief Directorate (FCD) in the summer of 1971 (upon the order of Andropov)(See Vladimir Kryuchkov, 1996) (the KGB Foreign Operations) and Deputy Chairman in 1978. In 1988, he was promoted to the rank of General of the Army and became KGB Chairman. In 1989–1990, he was a member of the Politburo. A political hard-liner, Kryuchkov was among the members of the Soviet
The Kalob Griffin Band (The KGB) The Kalob Griffin Band (The KGB) The Kalob Griffin Band (The KGB) is a Philadelphia based five-piece Americana rock band that formed in 2009, most commonly known for their impromptu shows and the allegiance of their community driven fanbase. The Kalob Griffin Band began when frontman, Kalob Griffin met, current lead guitarist/mandolin/banjoist, Rob Dwyer at a house party where the two attended Penn State University Pennsylvania State University together in 2009. The two linked with other college friends, and went on to perform to packed venues all over State College, PA. The success inspired Griffin and Dwyer to continue a