Blog
Artist / Heroes,
OK Go and Touring
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Posted by: Source Audio | Posted in: Artist / Heroes,
I was reading this blog by Damian of OK Go, and I realized that not has changed much in the trenches of a rock and roll band - as Damian vividly recaps the day by day escapades of a band driving while on tour.
I recall spending far too many days and nights in a red Volkswagon bus, squeezed in between guitar cases and bass speaker cabinets, feeling like a forgotten lamp in a stranger's attic. Obviously, if you've ever played a few live shows, let alone embark on a multi-city tour, this is something you will have to get used to - and hopefully make it a positive situation out of this.
Truth be told, our old band had many great times traveling from gig to gig - from discussing any and all subjects including our music, girlfriends, and hopes for the future. It also made us stronger as a band, as we became much better friends.
I read that the Beatles used to do the same thing in the early days - with each member taking turns driving. Now that alone makes one feel part of a great legacy - one that will surely live on for as long as rock and roll exists.
But, as long as the end results resemble this, we all should be very happy.
Related Posts
- Hot Hand from Source Audio Helps Dubstep Video Go Viral
- The Impact of Steve Jobs
- The Top 10 Greatest Bass Effects Songs of All Time
- New Steven Wilson Video, “Remainder the Black Dog”
- Rick Savage of Def Leppard Uses the Soundblox Pro Multiwave Bass Distortion