Airport dancing and other solutions to boredom
The perks of the rock star life are well-documented and frequently overstated. The adrenaline rush of performing before several thousand screaming fans who want to be you. Meeting and getting to know many interesting people, some of whom are very attractive. Access to all sorts of stimulating stuff which you tell yourself you can enjoy in moderation. The money’s not bad, either, and you get to travel.
Less frequently documented are the aggravations of the rock star life.
Hearing problems. People never leaving you alone, unless they’re leaving you alone forever. Creative droughts. In-fighting. Bad eating habits that compound pre existing health conditions, leading to rumors of your own death. Don’t forget dealing with assorted clichés. Worse, being regarded as a cliché.
And then there’s The Waiting. Waiting in airports. Waiting for the van to transport band, instruments, crew to gigs and hotels. Waiting in dressing rooms. Waiting in recording studios. Waiting for each other. Waiting to. . .
Hitting the road, with gizmos, in Emotional Weather Report (Gadgets edition) today in the Star.
Answers to questions you might be asking, unless you wandered onto this site purely by accident >>>
September 6th, 2009 at 10:33
Rock stars like Ely Buendia get a Leica D Lux 4 while ordinary schmoes get a Lumix LX3, which is exactly the same camera at half the price.
September 9th, 2009 at 03:07
Leica is still the sought after German brand, hence the BMW like brand gets to be chosen for the best in Philippine Music…not a TOYOTA! =)