Crawdaddy! was a magazine that was published in the United States from 1966 to 1979. The magazine was one of the first publications to cover rock music in a serious, analytical way, and it was known for its incisive and thought-provoking articles about popular music and culture. Crawdaddy! was founded by Paul Williams, who served as the magazine’s editor until 1972. The magazine featured articles, reviews, and interviews with a wide range of musical artists, and it helped to establish rock music as a legitimate subject of critical analysis. Despite its popularity, Crawdaddy! ceased publication in 1979 due to financial difficulties.