Karl Kuenning

Earlier this year, we heard from the filmmakers behind “Roadie,” a new feature film about a fictional member of Blue Oyster Cult’s road crew. Today, we hear about real life for the hard-touring techs who get paid to haul gear, tune guitars and look tough. Music journalist Michael Azerrad talks about the view from backstage, Roadie Palooza founder (and “Roadie for Life”) Karl Kuenning explains the rules of the roadie, and Styx’s lighting director Libby Gray tells us about spending the last 20 years on tour.

Last week, we heard from the filmmakers behind “Roadie,” a new feature film about a fictional member of Blue Oyster Cult’s road crew. Today, we hear about real life for the hard-touring techs who get paid to haul gear, tune guitars and look tough. Music journalist Michael Azerrad talks about the view from backstage, Roadie Palooza founder (and “Roadie for Life”) Karl Kuenning explains the rules of the roadie, and Styx’s lighting director Libby Gray tells us about spending the last 20 years on tour.