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Event Safety Alliance
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Tribute to Keith Anderson “ A Roadie Brother who we will never forget”
Tribute to Keith Anderson “ A Roadie Brother who we will never forget” Written by Brenda “Chiefbear” Long Editied by Chris Kuenning On January 29, 2012, the touring industry lost yet another roadie brother – Keith Anderson. He was a devoted father, son, brother and friend, who will be remembered for his big smile and contagious laugh. He will be sadly missed by all his roadie brothers and sisters who loved him. Keith’s roadie background began when his cousin, Ed Swink, started him into the business in the 80s. Some of the artists he worked for were John Cougar Mellencamp,read more
R.I.P. DOC WATSON
John Adair asked me to post this for him on Roadie.Net. Doc gigged for over 50 years, and there’s lot’s of road dogs out there who probably had great shows with Doc, and would want to know. Many, many thanks!. Doc Watson, Folk Musician, Dies at 89 www.nytimes.com Mr. Watson, a Grammy-winning flatpicker, was known for playing his acoustic guitar at speeds that could intimidate other musicians.
TOUR MANAGER JOB POSITION
There is a tour manager’s job position open. If you would like to send a resume please send it to chiefbear@roadie.net.
R.I.P. Clarence Rice
Clarence Rice passed away May 12, 2012. Clarence was a cornerstone member of IATSE local 66 (Dayton, OH) and brother to Ken Rice, Local 66 B.A. and had several other family members who are brothers in Local 66. Services Pending. Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory.
UK Roadies wanted for TV series
Our friends at Vice TV will start filming another “On the Road” sponsored by Marshall Headphones in the UK between June 26 and July 3. This series is still celebrating roadies but specifically its about the birth of heavy metal in the UK so we’re particular keen to find people who used to work for Led Zep, Sabbath, Motorhead, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest and are currently based in the UK. If you are in the UK and are interested please contact me at Karl@roadie.net and I will forward your information to the producer of the series. Go to Youtube and searchread more
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