First thing I have to say is HOLY FUCKING SHIT BALLS. Some crazy stories you’ve got but also funny and insightful. I’m an aspiring band photographer and roadie so reading about the tour was helpful because now I know what kind of stuff may happen, what to avoid, etc. when working with bands and touring. I can also see why Chad decided to leave, and honestly I can’t blame him at all, or Rhys for wanting to get the hell out. They sound crazy, wasted, crazy, and just all kind of other words that go along with those things. I give you a lot of credit for A) taking on this tour as manager B) Staying on it and C) not turning into whatever mess the rest of the band and entourage has become. You seem to genuinely care about Bam and co. and I think they are lucky to have you and probably need you more than they know or would admit to knowing. I can’t and won’t judge any of them since I have never met Bam, Novak, Nikki, Alex or anyone else even though reading some of this stuff made me blush and cringe at times. I’ve spent the past 13 years of my life watching CKY, Jackass and everything else Bam and Novak related so I’m not quitting on them just yet. All I can say is good luck with everything (if you are still managing the tour) and I’ll keep a good thought for all of you. I’ll be at the show in Nashua, NH in April and after reading this I can honestly say I am prepared for anything, but hoping for close to nothing (of the bad sort that is). Maybe being back in America will be easier and help straighten things out to normal again (can I use “normal” when speaking about Bam anyways?) If you’re there and we happen to meet, I think I will rather enjoy it, If not, then know that you’ve collected a few fans yourself. Please write more if you can
Some of the things you said, I’ve heard before. At Ryan Dunn’s memorial. By the old original friends who had either been edged out by the posers or left in disgust by the way things had become. Really so sad. Every time I’ve talked to him or hung after shows, he was always a nice guy, very generous. His mom is the sweetest woman and I know this breaks her heart. The problem is, this is what keeps him famous. Famous is the most addictive drug there is. I know guys in bands who are much the same. Children who never grew up and have no idea how to. In real life, they want to and are almost ashamed at their place in life, but once they go back on tour, fame sucks them back down.
Glenn, highly enjoyable. I believe deep down, that you’re a good man.
I agree 100%
Do really suppose that is true?
Interesting views on that!
First thing I have to say is HOLY FUCKING SHIT BALLS. Some crazy stories you’ve got but also funny and insightful. I’m an aspiring band photographer and roadie so reading about the tour was helpful because now I know what kind of stuff may happen, what to avoid, etc. when working with bands and touring. I can also see why Chad decided to leave, and honestly I can’t blame him at all, or Rhys for wanting to get the hell out. They sound crazy, wasted, crazy, and just all kind of other words that go along with those things. I give you a lot of credit for A) taking on this tour as manager B) Staying on it and C) not turning into whatever mess the rest of the band and entourage has become. You seem to genuinely care about Bam and co. and I think they are lucky to have you and probably need you more than they know or would admit to knowing. I can’t and won’t judge any of them since I have never met Bam, Novak, Nikki, Alex or anyone else even though reading some of this stuff made me blush and cringe at times. I’ve spent the past 13 years of my life watching CKY, Jackass and everything else Bam and Novak related so I’m not quitting on them just yet. All I can say is good luck with everything (if you are still managing the tour) and I’ll keep a good thought for all of you. I’ll be at the show in Nashua, NH in April and after reading this I can honestly say I am prepared for anything, but hoping for close to nothing (of the bad sort that is). Maybe being back in America will be easier and help straighten things out to normal again (can I use “normal” when speaking about Bam anyways?) If you’re there and we happen to meet, I think I will rather enjoy it, If not, then know that you’ve collected a few fans yourself. Please write more if you can
Just donated to the cause..rock on!
Some of the things you said, I’ve heard before. At Ryan Dunn’s memorial. By the old original friends who had either been edged out by the posers or left in disgust by the way things had become. Really so sad. Every time I’ve talked to him or hung after shows, he was always a nice guy, very generous. His mom is the sweetest woman and I know this breaks her heart. The problem is, this is what keeps him famous. Famous is the most addictive drug there is. I know guys in bands who are much the same. Children who never grew up and have no idea how to. In real life, they want to and are almost ashamed at their place in life, but once they go back on tour, fame sucks them back down.