How And Why I Got Fired From My First Touring Gig

[@TankTheTech]

Slight correction... At 09:11 when I was telling the story about a show in Florida and someone in chat told me it was Jannus Landing, it was actually not. It was an old venue called Stadium Green Iguana in Tampa, FL that no longer exists.

[@mars6433]

Do you know Steve Brand ??

[@stephenlodewyks7317]

I came to mention it was the Green Iguana...i saw Death Angel, Anthrax and Testament there. Anthrax started a pit in the pool.

[@BloodyKnuckles66]

You hit gold with the roadie story idea. A ton of people, me included, love the behind the scenes stuff. All the best dude 🤘🤙

[@therealtarmacc]

agreed, absolutely love this format!!

[@PurppCalx]

Moral of the story: You can feel good blasting Papa Roach in your car knowing they are nice & wholesome guys.

[@JibblesBeJibbin]

I got to meet those dudes at a meet n greet in memphis tn. (This was mid 2000's). Local radio was saying : Go to this Cafe at this time and meet Papa Roach. Not a soul in site but the band members. Got to play a few games of pool with them, then went to the show. Pretty ok dudes from what I remember.

[@nathanstevenson1190]

@@JibblesBeJibbin Great story! Can confirm. We opened for Papa Roach in May of 2000, right as Last Resort was blowing up. They said they were only getting paid $200 for the show because it was booked before blowing up. Awesome dudes all around!

[@ryanr5139]

Papa Roach was booked to play the big county fair here, back in like 2009/2010 and before the show they went in to my friend’s family’s Mexican restaurant and they were super nice, loved the food, and gave all the staff free tickets to the show that night.

[@tylerellingson6497]

As someone who has been fortunate enough to run into Jacoby (at the mall of all places) I am not surprised in the slightest he attempted to make space on their bus for you, he’s just that much of a king.

[@singemfrc]

Yeah that whole band is solid dudes. Before they blew up with Infest I used to talk to them all the time...they used to love just hanging out in genpop after they got done playing and would shoot the sh_t with the fans and would remember people they saw at multiple shows. I'm in Sacramento (Where Tank ended that tour..haha I was probably at that show!) so they used to play here a lot.

[@The_Infamous_Mr_Duke]

Love some Tank story time. "Gather round kids while I tell the tale of how I quit / got fired by the first band I ever tech'd for." So good.

[@Chatman666]

I read it in an old man's voice. Well done. 🤣👏🏻

[@PaintBeforeAssembly]

This is good to know for EVERY job in every industry -- you won't ever get paid what you're worth, you only get paid what you negotiate.

[@shenanitims4006]

Also, be conscious of what extra roles you’re taking on. Doing an occasional “favor” can soon become a mandatory job (without corresponding bump in pay) REALLY quick.

[@pin-upmariposa412]

That was a great story. Thank you for sharing it with us. I can't wait for the next one. Take care about yourself.

[@J_Stamps86]

Great story Tank and me and you have something in common. I'm only a year older than you, but I got fired from a job around the same time due to having a drinking problem. It felt like my world fell apart, but it ended up being a blessing in disguise. These days I'm completely sober and I'm in two bands, one of them being a band I was a fan of since I was 17 and I have to pinch myself that I'm actually doing vocals for them. Love the channel and these stories, glad you are doing well. All the best mate.

[@likearitual]

What band are you in?!?

[@gt_blaze1764]

Really hope these continue. I'd like to keep hearing your career progression story specifically. I could listen to that all day.

[@OneoftheLastBand]

Tour Tales with Tank or Tank's Tour Tales (because everyone loves alliteration) would be a solid name for this playlist! Great story and great channel. Very informative for up and coming bands like us!

[@fredrikfjeld1575]

Tank Tales. The R version of Duck Tales

[@OneoftheLastBand]

@@fredrikfjeld1575 Tank Tales...ooo Woo ooo!

[@yolospartanch6577]

Keep doing these! Tank story time is my new work morning soundtrack

[@Psykosomatica]

Love hearing you tell stories Tank! Looking forward to more!

[@davidgray6813]

Story time with uncle Tank! It shows a high level of maturity to recognize where things went wrong and to grow from it. Then to see that they made it to your wedding is a great ending.

[@steelblink]

You do not only have an interesting story, but you are a great storyteller as well. Dankeschön

[@Polkametal666]

Love these stories, and it’s always fun to see both the twitch and YT versions of the stories…can’t wait for the next one😂

[@PalmelaHanderson]

It wouldn't surprise me if the conversation with the guitar tech was like: "Did you see tank check my gear?" "I don't know, I was doing my own thing..." "So you didn't see him do it?" "No, I guess I didn't, but-" and then nothing you say after that matters. I have been put in those situations before. It's like being railroaded.

[@PhlioNihm]

I absolutely love this new series idea. Thanks so much for sharing your stories, and for all of the inspiring content. Really appreciate it!

[@woutertje62]

I realy like these storytime with Tank episodes.

[@hazelangus]

It's really heartwarming that Red was invited to your wedding - I love that! It's also pretty awesome for you not to let the band take the blame for you doing everything and not getting paid as well as Mr Guitar Tech. It must have been so exciting to learn all that, at least at first! I am very curious to know how all that learning meant doodly squat when you were working for Nickelback. Was the gear different, or was it that they had very different routines?

[@ronnieo.6647]

I’m at home cooking dinner for my family and scrolling KZbin and this video starts to auto play and i got hooked. Great story! Keep these coming! Subscribed!

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks man!

[@jay_nitty-paraditty]

This behavior is not very Christian-like, as Red marketed themselves.

[@KennyDpdx]

It's crazy how things really work in that market.

[@SpakManGtr]

“Christian” bands don’t seem to have a very good track record of acting “Christian” 😂

[@harty3113]

I don't think I've ever seen red promote themselves as Christian. They do Christian shows and play with Christian bands but never even seen them mention religion in the 10 times I've seen them

[@soulessshadow5356]

​@SpakManGtr I have never heard anything bad about Skillet or PILLAR but those are the only 2 "christian" bands I can think of that haven't had a bad rap at some point

[@KennyDpdx]

@harty3113 weather or not they said it from stage they were marketed as one. They wouldn't be on winter jam otherwise.

[@ChrisCarter-fy1up]

I love red’s music but I have to admit I’ve seen Randy lose it on a guitar tech a couple of times. One point he got so mad they didn’t perform their encore and stormed out of the venue. I’m glad you guys made up though

[@DXGypsy]

This was good. This is the first video of yours I watched all the way through. Thanks

[@davidbronke5484]

Dude, your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites, and I wasn't even subscribed until a week or two ago. This was an incredibly good watch, as were the ergonomics video and the Svalboard one. I love that you're honest and balanced with your conclusions - you don't just choose one side to come down on, but acknowledge the nuances in these topics. This is important. Keep it up! ❤

[@gerdforster883]

You need to sit in a wingback chair for this, in front of a fireplace. "Gather round, gather round, I'm gonna tell you a story from the days of yore..."

[@michaellorenz7177]

What if he swaps an album cover for a photo of a fireplace for story time?

[@gerdforster883]

@@michaellorenz7177 Maybe an album cover showing a fireplace?

[@pollyanna147]

Had the same scenario happen a few years. Was doing about 4 jobs, direct support on an arena tour in a van, headliner had multiple busses and 2-18 wheelers for production while we had 4 band members and two of us as crew driving and doing every everything. Two months on the road and never missing a show. Certain band members cried when the lead singer let us go. Literally the final night at a sold out show in LA because they got significantly bigger in that time period, he decided he wanted new people and our bags were outside the van without a plane ticket home. Final pay will be deposited in two weeks

[@gundamguy9351]

Keep the story time episodes coming Tank! I deliver to grocery stores so these are nice pieces of audio in between deliveries. Much love from Arkansas.

[@mcubananthony088]

Great story, dude. It's really interesting hearing BTS stuff like this, especially when it involves a band I've been a fan of for nearly 20 years like I am with Red. Looking forward to your next story, regardless of which band it involves!

[@cgarguy7039]

love the stories, keep it up

[@zenmaster9195]

I'm loving these videos! Keep them coming!

[@kaliqoquinn]

I'm loving Story Time! Behind the scenes stories and learning how things work is always fascinating to me.

[@msbalu430]

Yes please! Those stories from behind the scene are great! Thanks for sharing with us

[@witeshade]

Thanks for including clips of the bands. Even though I'm sure most of us know most of those artists it's still nice to get a reminder!

[@Chatman666]

As soon as you finished the story, my initial thought was "i wonder if he's on good terma with Randy nowadays". That's so cool. 👏🏻🤘🏼❤ Keep the stories coming. Great concept.

[@Hair8Metal8Karen]

I'm always sad that the time zones don't match up and I usually miss the livestreams (unless I can't sleep). That’s why I'm grateful that you put these on KZbin for us.

[@KENTNINJA69]

I love hearing these stories, gives us good insight from the very beginning of the journey

[@elliotcrane]

Cant believe you only just recently stumbled into this storytelling format 😀

[@TankTheTech]

Yeah same. 😂

[@elliotcrane]

@@TankTheTech I mean - seems such an obvious choice given... everything.

[@MarTinDDfx]

Absolutely love your stories! Thanks Tank!

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Tank. First, love these Roadie stories. It's what got me started watching you, back in the day. I did it back in the 80s. So I relate. Now. I have been a You Tubers for 7 years. I picked the wrong genre. So I'm not that big but I am one of the top ones in my little part of You Tube. 😂 So my advice to you about looking at the camera during your Twitch streams. DON'T!!!!! It's become your style and it WORKS. From the beginning, I got what you are doing. And this is how much I stand on this hill for you. I have recently started to do reaction type and style of videos. And you influenced me in NOT looking at the camera, but looking at the screen. And these are becoming some of my top watched videos. And my regular viewers love it. So with that said. I totally stole that from you and Thanks! DON'T CHANGE IT!!

[@0vrsa0]

roadie storytime NEEDS to be a regular series on the channel

[@philiplemarchand]

Great chat mate. This translates into many life scenarios. Good on ya for where you are at and keep it up bud

[@leonardticsay8046]

At least you didn’t lose the cash. It’s still legal tender. Getting slapped with a wet stack less than a grand is an insult. It wouldn’t have stung if it were thicker. Lol

[@1033club]

Good stuff. More please....

[@Theportraitdude]

Love hearing these stories man!!

[@andydirk88]

Loving these so far! Thank you for being vulnerable and putting yourself out there!

[@Caldyman]

Great story, Tank. Please keep them coming.

[@marcusfrombespokeaudio5372]

Love hearing Production stories told 'out loud' on youtube. It's a hard job to put on a good show- thanks for all the BTS to provide context.

[@krissyv2046]

Love this series. Not only it is honest, down to earth but also very insightful. There might be several “young people” watching this who learn real life lessons ❤

[@rileyxxxx]

very interesting, keep up the storytelling, could listen to it during work. :D

[@CL1PH]

MORE! All the fans fantasize about what happens behind the scenes. We want to hear any and all stories of what it's like!

[@dragonfire160]

These are so fun and interesting! Can't wait to hear more!

[@MikeMartell-f3p]

Dude. That sort of shit happened a lot back in the late eighties and nineties. I was fired by the same tour manager off three separate tours over those decades. Then again, most of us were functional alcoholics at the time as well. It was a very interesting time to be in the industry.

[@Christina_Bell]

Man...I was following Red pretty seriously at that point, and because of so many shows in Southern California and Arizona I was able to meet you and see you doing tech and merch the whole time you were with them. I was at the Epicenter show in 2011. It was my last concert before moving to Ohio, and after seeing you guys so often, it just felt like things were off. It's so interesting to finally know the story of why you left. I don't listen to them anymore or even follow what's going on with them. I was lucky enough to be friends with Hayden on Facebook so I knew of his passing. The guys were nice and kind to all the fans, but you and Joe were always the standouts for me. Even when you were running around doing 50 million things, you always took time to say hello or give a minute of your time to any of us who wanted to chat or even take a picture, and I was so sad when things changed. Then I ended up randomly finding you on here back when you had maybe 2,000 followers, and it was great. I love that you're the same guy I knew you as way back then, but that life has gotten so much better for you. Thanks for unknowingly making an impact all those years ago on a girl who was going through some pretty rough stuff. Wishing you and your beautiful family all the best!

[@TheRealTomLauda]

Dude, i love those roady stories, keep'em coming !

[@aprilkurtz1589]

This was a great idea, Tank! The stories have been fun. I like seeing people from Chicago doing cool music stuff!

[@Wobblyrage]

If nobody is responding to my messages while I am offering my services before I head out to a new job, consider me done. I will not take that kind of disrespect. This story time is just awesome! Keep them coming!

[@NorthEast]

Subbing for the first tour experience stories! This was great. Love that life lessons find us all in different ways.

[@stagecoachrobbery]

The best part of this story is how you admit you were an immature idiot at the time and totally in the wrong with a lot of what happened. Shows growth and maturity. A life lesson for everyone. Great story.

[@Plexyglazz]

Ah, the joys of band dynamics… 🥴🥶 Great story, well told and also very relatable - I play(ed) bass and have been roadie, stagehand, merch and sound guy on occasion. Best thing I learned early on; Treat the gig as a regular job (no matter what your role in the band is) and don't drink alcohol or enjoy other substances until the last piece of equipment is stored and the money is in your pocket.

[@sunshiney3617]

Thanks for sharing! So stoked you are doing more of these! Can’t wait till the next one :)

[@islandmindmusic6138]

I was a guitar tech and stage manager for a popular country music artist. First tour was gnarly. Learned so much. Made many mistakes. I dig these stories, cheers brah 🤙🏽

[@TheSlysterII]

Great video my friend, I too was a yes man in my trade, and I was taken advantage of, left because of burnout, wondered where my next job was coming from, but somebody knew of my work and called me, offered me a job on the spot. Just goes to show if you are good at your job, you will be noticed in the trade. And good people who employ you will also take no for an answer, don't forget that.

[@nwaudio88]

I worked a few shows a house production with RED when they were on their anniversary tour a few years back. Crew and band were pretty terrible to work with. Everything was an issue

[@teijaflink2226]

Sounds like he was lucky to be fired then.

[@realSethMeyers]

They have a reputation for a reason

[@stevinharper3551]

I really enjoy these stories thanks for starting this series.

[@Random-JK]

Thanks for the story! I enjoyed it very much. I look forward to the next one.

[@Philbrey]

Absolutely love these industry related stories, Tank. I realise how lucky I was with my bands. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheJoeyBones]

I hope you keep doing these storytimes!

[@BrianMooney]

I'm really enjoying these bits, having seen a number of these tours. Great story-telling!

[@patrouthier8064]

I really enjoy these stories. I hope you keep posting them, very interesting.

[@gagekale]

I absolutely love this! I've always been curious about what roadies actually do, I mean I know the basics but you go deep into it. You were definitely taken advantage of but I remember being young and dumb myself, I get it. I can't wait for your next roadie story, they are so interesting and entertaining.

[@Derevirn]

Funnily enough, this story made me think of the time I (dramatically) quit my job in a tech startup. Keep those stories coming! 👌

[@MissFroglover]

Thanx for shareing 👍 It's always interesting to hear stories like this 😊

[@allamericanoutdoors1653]

Love these stories! Can’t wait to hear the next one.

[@jamiejackson355]

I love this series man. As someone that's played in a bunch of bands but have never really been on the road..I live for stories like these!

[@casanova94VA]

Definitely do more of these, would even love to have you host other roadies that you know to hear their experiences. Everyones got fun and interesting stories from being on the road.

[@TheSASNemikarXII]

I got bullied hard in my first work. It made me fup a lot but in the end i fliped it and it gained me alot.

[@SEVEN_DUCK]

RED is one of my favorite bands. I remember how hooked I was when my dad got me their debut record end of silence Their 2015 record of beauty and rage is one of my 4 favorite records ever. Sucks yall had a tumultuous end but at least yall made up after a while

[@Mr_A_Mia]

Great episode Tank👍🏾✌🏾

[@Xcalith]

Great story, thanks for sharing. I would love to hear more stories from you like this

[@RiffRock51]

It takes guts to own up to mistakes. That's hard to do. Thanks for these true rock and roll stories, Tank.

[@tiffymcconkey]

I love story time with Tank! Stories are awesome.

[@unkleteddybear]

Yup. Keep the stories coming.

[@Alex-Grt]

Very good video Ian! 🔥🤌🏼 keep this up tank! Greetings from nothern germany🙋‍♂️

[@jesseshort8]

This is my favorite new series on yt. Can't wait to hear more stories.🤘

[@mirzasthreepeat3082]

As evident by the comment section, we love those stories, Tank. Keep 'em comin'! Sometimes in life, getting fired is the best thing that can happen to a person and things just work out. Glad it happened to you in a positive way, you know...I love all of that behind scene stuff and I follow a few drum techs on YT including Chrizlly. All the best, Tank!

[@trix10101]

I love this series. I hope you keep doing it..

[@AidanMmusic96]

Great stuff Tank - excited for the next episode(s)!

[@brandonpurdy1848]

I just come to the realization that I need more storytime with tank

[@Roadiedave]

I got kicked off a tour halfway through for "Giving an attitude" to the headliner. They were a VERY big band and I'd gone out to the bar to bring back a tote full of ice and alcohol and I had passed their singer a beer but failed to open it for him. He insulted me for being a crap roadie and I told him to f-off and while I was a roadie I was not HIS roadie and he could open his own damn beer. My band panicked and I was told to apologize to him after our set. I apologized and promised to be sure to show proper reverance when in his presence in the future. Next stop was Kansas City, but my band dropped me off at the airport instead. I still got paid, so fukem!

[@wapiti89]

I really love that format love you tank

[@MatthewDeBlasis]

Great story. 🤘 Thank you for sharing. I enjoy the behind the scenes information it's really helpful to know. Congratulations on being sober though I know it's not easy.

[@rjens]

Love the road stories Tank!

[@myownalias]

I've never been fired from any job in my 48 years, so I have no story to share, but I do really enjoy Roadie Storytime. Keep it going!

[@Ramzy82]

Thanks for the story! There are not many people I can listen to while they're „only“ talking, but I actually could :) You're great! Keep going! Love you! Änd all se best vishes fromm Tschörmanie 😁

[@krahnica]

Love these experience stories. Keep em coming

[@aaronwashington1973]

Awesome job, great story brother

[@allrededc]

I’m 100% here for this series.

[@kevincross9206]

Loving these stories 👍🏻

[@davewestner]

You're a good story teller man. Enjoyed it.

[@kenplotzke86]

OMG. I WENT TO THAT ROCK ALLEGIANCE TOUR!!!! Went to the show in Mt.Pleasant, MI at the casino.

[@TankTheTech]

I remember that one I think. Big outdoor stage, right?

[@kenplotzke86]

@TankTheTech yep. And i remember Buckcherry was headlining that show.. bad choice. P.Roach went on before them, killed it. BC came on and half the crowd left and the other half were sitting down. Pretty sure lead singer was drunk or something cuz he was horrible