Richard Cruttwell

Born in Bexley, Kent, just before Christmas 1961, Richard found the newly emerging Punk Rock scene, in 1976/77, to be the perfect outlet for teenage angst. His education at an all boys secondary modern school in Dartford led to him attaining a modest five O levels and, after playing guitar in several local bands, he shelved his youthful dreams of attaining rock and roll stardom to provide for, and raise, a family. Following employment in several jobs, including the civil service, Richard worked as a postman for thirty-six years. During this time, he turned his creative focus to photography and writing, having been inspired by his visits to Eastern European countries and the many people who he met. Following a 32 year absence from live musical performances, Richard made a comeback as a guitarist with The East End Badoes in 2016 and has since played and recorded with Medway rock band The Burntwick Smugglers, formed by four friends during the Covid Virus pandemic. Richard's other long-term passion has been his dogs and animal welfare. Now living with his wife and muse, Liane, in Preston, he spends much of his time exploring and enjoying the Lancashire countryside with his dog, Willow, while continuing to write and play the music he