: a person who works (as by moving heavy equipment) for traveling entertainers
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According to Vice, Worthington began working with Snoop as a roadie, then went on to helm various ventures, such as Snoop Dogg Skateboards, before becoming his tour manager.
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Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
When Kowalski's film crew was accosted by the Pistols' roadies at a show in Atlanta, GA., Forcade's chauffeur pulled out a gun.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2023
Prices range from $12 to $75, according to her Mattel roadies.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024
However Sunday’s visit to Orchard Park, N.Y., to see the Bills will be Mahomes’ first playoff roadie as K.C. aims to eliminate Buffalo for the third time in four years.
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
Worthington worked alongside his brother in the music industry for many years starting as a roadie for the rapper, according to a 2016 Vice interview.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
The Bucs are 1-6 in postseason roadies, their lone victory coming in the 2002 NFC championship game – when Ronde Barber and Co. upset the Eagles in Philadelphia in what turned out to be the final game played at Philly's old Veterans Stadium.
—Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024
This season’s Super Bowl would entail a Vegas roadie after two home playoff wins.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2024
Memorize and drop a few around strangers during the random convos that occur as the roadies clear the openers at a concert, then watch as your knowledge earns you a free drink from an impressed guy, or sends his joint your way during the headliner’s set.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 23 Jan. 2024
Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
When Kowalski's film crew was accosted by the Pistols' roadies at a show in Atlanta, GA., Forcade's chauffeur pulled out a gun.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2023
Prices range from $12 to $75, according to her Mattel roadies.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024
However Sunday’s visit to Orchard Park, N.Y., to see the Bills will be Mahomes’ first playoff roadie as K.C. aims to eliminate Buffalo for the third time in four years.
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
Worthington worked alongside his brother in the music industry for many years starting as a roadie for the rapper, according to a 2016 Vice interview.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
The Bucs are 1-6 in postseason roadies, their lone victory coming in the 2002 NFC championship game – when Ronde Barber and Co. upset the Eagles in Philadelphia in what turned out to be the final game played at Philly's old Veterans Stadium.
—Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024
This season’s Super Bowl would entail a Vegas roadie after two home playoff wins.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2024
Memorize and drop a few around strangers during the random convos that occur as the roadies clear the openers at a concert, then watch as your knowledge earns you a free drink from an impressed guy, or sends his joint your way during the headliner’s set.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 23 Jan. 2024
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“Roadie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadie. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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