Jp Pritchard:  

Life 4 days after NOT graduating, I went into the Army. Came back some months later as Hometown Recruiter. Went to Germany for the next 2 1/2years. Had a great time there, traveled quite a bit, went to a huge amount of concerts and bought my 1st Harley. Thats when the real fun began! During that time I got my diploma from Washington State. Returned home in 1980 and entered the Aviation Industry. Along the way I hooked up with a local band that made it big and became a roadie (lighting, pyro, stage manager and rigger). Some how I met my wife, Lori. This year we will be together 25 yrs and married 20 yrs. Between touring and local work we some how managed to have 2 kids, both girls. Danielle 16 and Alix 12. They are my pride and joy. The best thing I've every done has been to raise my girls. In the past 27 yrs of working in the entertainment business, I've have to do other type's of work too. I had to get off the road for some time to realign my life and priorities. In 88' I moved from California to Arizona. It was the best decision I've made since marring Lori. Both of my kids were born here and we currently live in Desert Hills on an acre and 1/4 of pristine desert. I love it here! After almost 27 yrs in the entertainment industry I decided to call it quits. I've been a rigger here in AZ for 15+ yrs and have rigged about every show that has come thru town. On Oct.3rd 2006 I turned 47 and did my last gig. The show that would be my last was Rodger Waters. It was the absolute best gig I've ever done, the crew was the best, the show was gre...Expand for more