Tortured Artists
I spent the other evening attending a rock concert. That’s right a day off going to a show. Went to see some roadie friends working a tour. I have toured with these guys in the past and it’s like seeing family.Everyone looked great, even though they are clearly burned out. They haven’t been home in some time. The other problem is the band. A couple of them, well at least one is becoming hard to work with. This is a band who’s CD just went platinum.
I always find it interesting that young bands always want success. Yet when some of them get it, they become either, egomaniacs or just plain miserable to work with. I just don’t understand how you can be unhappy in this position.
There are thousands of bands that never even get a record deal, yet alone a platinum disc. You should be happy and love where you are. Remember it’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll. And even longer way back to the bottom.
posted by Doppler at
4:19 PM
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And as a former roadie I'd like to add that if you make a roadie's life difficult, they can make yours even worse in subtle ways. LOL
By
Anonymous, at
5:31 PM
Very true.
The thing is most musicians don't realize is that roadies have longer careers than most of them.
By
Doppler, at
12:54 PM
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