Do you love the sound of the electric guitar and the smell of stale beer? Were you in a rock n roll band years ago?
You might be wondering if a rock n roll lifestyle is for you. This type of lifestyle can be a lot of fun, but it's truly not for everyone.
Today we will discuss the pros and cons of living on tour as a rock musician. We will also provide some tips on how to make sure that you are living your best life whether it's as a music god or a stay-at-home parent!
Rock and roll is all about having a good time and enjoying life to the fullest. Rock and roll is the way to go if you're looking for a carefree life.
There's no need to worry about the small stuff while living the rock and roll lifestyle. Just enjoy yourself and let the good times roll! There is no written plan. Whether on the town or just hanging out with friends, you can always have a great time while traveling the world.
So if you're ready to party like there's no tomorrow, rock and roll is the way to go. Just be sure to have fun and don't take things too seriously.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL
The rock and roll lifestyle has been around for centuries, but it didn't come into its own until the 1950s. Blues and Jazz musicians have been on the "road" for decades too.
The music genre became popular, and the first wave of rock and rollers emerged.
The 1950s was also a time of great change in America. Young people were rebelling against the conformity of their parent's generation and were looking for new ways to express themselves. This is where rock and roll came in.
Rock and roll allowed young people to let loose and have fun. It was also a way for them to rebel against the authority figures in their lives. Many people saw rock and rollers as bad boys and girls, but they didn't care. They were doing what they loved and having a great time doing it. Everyone who wants to be a rockstar needs a leather coat. It's the rules!
Rock n roll music grew in popularity throughout the 1960s and 1970s. This was when the music became more experimental, and the drugs became more prevalent. Rock and rollers were cool now seen as counterculture icons and often associated with sex, drugs, and anti-establishment.
The rock and roll lifestyle is still going strong today. There are many different subcultures within the rock and roll world, but the one thing that they all have in common is a love of music and a desire to live things to the fullest.
TOP CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ROCK AND ROLL LIFESTYLE
Must have a love of music ...Simple...Check
This is the most important characteristic of the rock and roll lifestyle. People who live this lifestyle are passionate about music and often go to great lengths to see their favorite bands play live.
Loves to have FUN ...Done
Rock and rollers want a good time, and they are often doing things like flying off in a private jet or dining with Royalty. I could do that! #PartyOnGarth
Enjoys a sense of being carefree ...🤔 ...Yes
People who live the rock and roll lifestyle often do not plan for the future and live in the moment.
The rock and roll lifestyle is about having fun and enjoying life to the fullest...Ok, I'm back on board...🎶
This is what it's all about. People who live this lifestyle enjoy being wild and often take risks. Not caring what anyone thinks about their activities.
Doesn't take things too seriously...Well, I mean you have to take SOME things seriously right?
People who live this way often do not take things too seriously, and they often make decisions based on what will make them happy at the moment. Some band members are the "grown-ups" in the room and that either makes for good or terrible chemistry.
Prefers to live life in the moment...That sounds so romantic ❤️
Enjoying life in the moment means you don't always plan for the future, and they often make decisions based on what will make them happy at the moment. This is a huge gamble. It can pay off nicely or completely fail. #Risky
Values having a good time above most everything else...Might get old ...Next
This vibe is all about having fun. If you are looking for a way to enjoy life to the fullest, this might be your lifestyle.
Endless Energy ...Um, Well...I usually go to sleep by 10
People who live this lifestyle often have a lot of energy and are always up for a good time and are passionate about music and often go to great lengths to see their favorite bands play live AFTER their set.
This means rolling into bed around 8 am the NEXT day. #ImAlreadyTired
Benefits and Advantages of the Rock and Roll Lifestyle
We all have our favorite songs and inadvertently fall in love with the rhythm and melody surrounding everything us.
Life has a way of infusing different tunes into our days to give them life and emotion.
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Music is one of the most fundamental, essential elements supporting us through the many stages.
Half of the planet would have perished if it weren't for the sounds made by instruments and artists' lovely baritone voices.
Your favorite music on a fantastic playlist will help you get through your stresses and relax. Finding the songs that let your headspace be at rest is crucial.
While some people enjoy soft music, others even turn to rap in distress.
One such genre that has always generated a great deal of enthusiasm, among aspiring musicians and fans, is rock & roll.
It's a great way to stay in shape: Rock and roll dancing is a great cardio workout that helps keep you fit and toned. Michael Jackson used to have to consume over 3,000 calories in one sitting after a performance just to keep going.
It's a great way to relieve stress: Rock and roll dancing is great for letting off some steam and relieving stress. I wonder if their Fitbit explodes after a night on stage.
It's a great way to meet new people and make new friends: Fans are always ready to party with the band, so whatever city you are in it will come with thousands of new "friends" just take your pick.
Drawbacks and Disadvantages of the Rock and Roll Lifestyle:
Now I can think of a few explanations for why being a rock and roll star may not be as glamorous as one might think.
One con might be the constant pressure to maintain a certain lifestyle and look. Appearances are everything in the public eye, and if you don't look the part, you could be discredited.
You are also stereotyped. Once a bad boy ( or girl ) rocker always a bad boy or girl.
Being on tour is very hard on the body. Your sleep, if you get any, is always interrupted.
Another downside is the impact it can have on your personal life. It can be difficult to sustain healthy relationships when you're always on tour or traveling.
You miss out on key events in your loved ones' lives, and it's easy to forget what's happening at home because you are traveling the world and can be in a different country every day.
This often leads to drug and alcohol use to "get to sleep" or forget about the fight with your spouse or kids at home.
What happens if your E album download bombs when it is released? That is a LOT of pressure. You are only as good as your last success.
There are a lot of drugs and alcohol around and its hard to "just say no". SO many artists of died or have major health problems as they mature. This takes a huge toll on a rockers bod...Unless you are #KeithRichards
Finally, even though you are surrounded by adoring fans, knowing if someone is a true friend is often hard to see.
They will see the experience as cool because it's just that ...an experience but to you, it's your existence, your story.
So if you dream of leaving school and becoming a successful Rock God my advice would be to sign on with a local rock band and travel around the country first. Explore the life style, write a song or two. And you may get your answer.
