Michael Crawford (OBE) in 1988 and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours for charitable and philanthropic services, particularly to children's charities. Michael Crawford Michael Patrick Smith, (born 19 January 1942) known by the professional stage name of Michael Crawford, is an English actor, comedian, singer, voice artist and philanthropist. He has received international critical acclaim and won numerous awards during his career, which has included many film and television performances as well as stagework on both London's West End and on Broadway in New York City. He is best known for playing the
Dumble Amplifiers tech to the stars". Much of the company's PR over the years has been word of mouth. Although Dumble did some interviews and advertisements in the 80s, few people ever heard of Dumble, even in the professional music community. Carlos Santana, for instance, only heard of Dumble in reference to Stevie Ray Vaughan in the late 90's. After he was lent an amplifier (it wasn't for sale) he "was hooked for life." He subsequently contacted Howard Dumble, and was able to buy one used and have it refurbished. Reportedly he has since bought more. Since the 1980s, Dumble has covered