Vern Cranor has been playing drums for the better part of his life, having received his first drum kit at the age of 5.  He joined his first band, Mantlepiece in high school, and was playing the local clubs at the age of 16.  In 1998, Vern decided to switch gears and became the lead singer in Jump In The Dumpster, which he fronted until his day job sent him packing to California, where he took a break from music all together.  After his return to the Region in 2002, Vern became a founding member of local favorites, Sadie’s Cage, finding himself back in the familiar position of being behind the drum kit.  Since then, Vern has been a staple in the Chicagoland music scene, having played with bands Overdue, and most recently, Nawty.  Vern is a very welcome addition to X-GirlFriend, and not only brings a great amount of dynamic energy in his playing style, but has truly become the driving force of the band.  Vern’s fluidness behind the kit, as well as his overall stage persona have allowed him to mesh well with the band and it’s high energy stage show, something that X-GirlFriend fans have become accustomed.  Vern officially became a member of X-GirlFriend in May 2007.