I am guessing that there are ex band members and roadie types out there . This thread was inspired by mention of Neil Diamond . A number of years ago a diverse group of blokes were chatting about gigs , and things they had had to do, as well as advice they would pass on to the next generation .

My mate Ray having consumed some amber juice decided to admit that he had once had to move Neil Diamonds piano , there followed howls of laughter caused not only by him blushing but as his height could qualify him to be in the Blue Oyster Cult , the image of him struggling with a steinway was too much for the assembled .

So a list of roadie commandments please :-{ I will start from bitter experience }

1 Thou shalt not " accidently " rub the biggest amp along the shin of the annoying , drunk bloke at the gig in 1980's Ireland , without first being sure 18 of his brothers and cousins( not all male ) are not also at the gig .

Appendices If you do transgress the above , please try to make sure the bloke driving the van does not think it "funny" to drive off whilst you are carrying said equipment and on the receiving end of a lynching !

2 Thou shalt not admit to moving Neil Diamond's piano .

Appendices if you do transgress the above , please not whilst drunk in front of a group of mate who now have an " inspired " logo for the T Shirts for your 50th Birthday party .

So anymore out there ?