| rdfs:comment | - Churd (real name Richard Pratt, born 21st June 1983) is best known for his work as guitar tech and backline engineer for uk rock band Biffy Clyro. He has also worked for such rock titans as Oceansize, Editors, Guillemots and Amplifier. A native of Penwortham, Preston, Churd can often be seen round town, when not on tour. He is a regular at the Mad Ferret, and has been responsible for the worldwide promotion of the establishment. He has toured the world over, including Europe, Canada, USA, Japan, and will make his first trip to Australia in April 2008, bruce. PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT:
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| abstract | - Churd (real name Richard Pratt, born 21st June 1983) is best known for his work as guitar tech and backline engineer for uk rock band Biffy Clyro. He has also worked for such rock titans as Oceansize, Editors, Guillemots and Amplifier. A native of Penwortham, Preston, Churd can often be seen round town, when not on tour. He is a regular at the Mad Ferret, and has been responsible for the worldwide promotion of the establishment. He has toured the world over, including Europe, Canada, USA, Japan, and will make his first trip to Australia in April 2008, bruce. He has slept on almost every surface imaginable. Amongst them; UK Travelodge beds, sofas and floors. and underneath the desks. 5-Star hotel beds. The floor of unheated bedsits. In a van. On a van. In a car. On a ferry. On a plane. On a train. On a pile of flightcases. On a pile of flightcases on a train. On a pile of flightcases during a soundcheck. On the diseased sofa of many a music venue dressing room. He is an incredibly skilled fisherman. One of the most skilled on the professional music circuit, if not the entire entertainment world. He has recently become a member of a northern england fishing community, after many years on a waiting list, until he was fast-tracked, due to his burgeoning reputation as both fisherman and gentleman. The name and location of the club remains so exclusive that it cannot be divulged. PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT: FISHING: JRC Cocoon 'bivvy' Military-issue camp bed Fox Warrior Rods Okuma bait runners Maxima 12-pound line. Kevin Nash 'Fang' size 8 hooks. TOURING: Military-issue camouflage backpack. Multiple changes of clothes. The above fishing equipment. Ultracase backline technician workcase. Peterson and Boss tuners. Assorted. Tools. Assorted. Bits and Pieces. Assorted. Many. Basically, every angle is covered. Amongst his other pursuits through the years, Churd has ran long distance, won a Cub Scout chess championship, and had (and subsequently cut off) some serious dreadlocks. His favourite movie is Last of the Mohicans (and is once more a huge Daniel Day Lewis fan, after watching There Will Be Blood. He'll drink your milkshake...) His favourite book is Lord of the Rings, and can answer pretty much any question on the matter. Mad skills.
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