: a person who works (as by moving heavy equipment) for traveling entertainers
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But there’s a fascinating exception: Many of the industry’s most respected and consistently employed roadies, instrument techs and live sound people are well into their 60s and even 70s.
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Tim Sommer, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Their life's playlist includes working as composers, vocalists, producers, instrumentalists, roadies, music directors and teachers.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
This is a good choice for roadies needing a little extra traction through winter, without going the full trail running shoe route.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
One of the roadies came out to bang away on the piano, the notes more felt than heard, part of the noise.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
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Tim Sommer, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Their life's playlist includes working as composers, vocalists, producers, instrumentalists, roadies, music directors and teachers.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
This is a good choice for roadies needing a little extra traction through winter, without going the full trail running shoe route.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
One of the roadies came out to bang away on the piano, the notes more felt than heard, part of the noise.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Roadie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadie. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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