04/14/2014
KISS & DEF LEPPARD ARE HIRING TWO VETS FOR TOUR
Story by Lindsay Lowe
Attention music-loving veterans! Two of the world�s most legendary rock bands, KISS and Def Leppard, are looking for two veterans to be roadies on their 2014 summer tour.
�Symbolizing their commitment to veterans, both bands will each hire a warrior to join them on tour,� the bands said in the official job posting on Military.com. �As a roadie, and a member of the production team, the candidate will be working, traveling and living with the crew on the buses. This includes sleeping in a bunk on a tour bus, showering at venues, traveling the country, and being a part of the team that originated the biggest and best rock show out there!�By Lindsay Lowe
Attention music-loving veterans! Two of the world�s most legendary rock bands, KISS and Def Leppard, are looking for two veterans to be roadies on their 2014 summer tour.
�Symbolizing their commitment to veterans, both bands will each hire a warrior to join them on tour,� the bands said in the official job posting on Military.com. �As a roadie, and a member of the production team, the candidate will be working, traveling and living with the crew on the buses. This includes sleeping in a bunk on a tour bus, showering at venues, traveling the country, and being a part of the team that originated the biggest and best rock show out there!�
The bands are hiring vets as part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Capital One�s Hiring 500,000 Heroes campaign.
�It is our privilege to draw attention to the obligation we all have to the brave men and women who volunteer to risk their own lives to protect the liberties and freedom that we all take for granted,� Paul Stanley, the lead vocalist of KISS, told Today. �We should all jump at any opportunity to provide any assistance needed by our warriors. Heroes deserve jobs!�
Applicants do not need to have any prior music or road crew experience, though according to the job description, �professionals with lighting, carpentry, stage management, production and crew experience are encouraged to apply.�
Other requirements include being �able to take direction and work as a team player,� and the ability to �work extremely long hours with multiple show days in a row.�
KISS conducted a similar search last year for a veteran roadie, and hired veteran�and huge KISS fan�Paul Jordan, who said he �loved every minute� of the experience.
�I know now that life exists after military service,� Jordan told Today at the end of the tour. �You just have to find something you�re passionate about and go get it. There is a world of opportunity.�
Attention music-loving veterans! Two of the world�s most legendary rock bands, KISS and Def Leppard, are looking for two veterans to be roadies on their 2014 summer tour.
�Symbolizing their commitment to veterans, both bands will each hire a warrior to join them on tour,� the bands said in the official job posting on Military.com. �As a roadie, and a member of the production team, the candidate will be working, traveling and living with the crew on the buses. This includes sleeping in a bunk on a tour bus, showering at venues, traveling the country, and being a part of the team that originated the biggest and best rock show out there!�By Lindsay Lowe
Attention music-loving veterans! Two of the world�s most legendary rock bands, KISS and Def Leppard, are looking for two veterans to be roadies on their 2014 summer tour.
�Symbolizing their commitment to veterans, both bands will each hire a warrior to join them on tour,� the bands said in the official job posting on Military.com. �As a roadie, and a member of the production team, the candidate will be working, traveling and living with the crew on the buses. This includes sleeping in a bunk on a tour bus, showering at venues, traveling the country, and being a part of the team that originated the biggest and best rock show out there!�
The bands are hiring vets as part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Capital One�s Hiring 500,000 Heroes campaign.
�It is our privilege to draw attention to the obligation we all have to the brave men and women who volunteer to risk their own lives to protect the liberties and freedom that we all take for granted,� Paul Stanley, the lead vocalist of KISS, told Today. �We should all jump at any opportunity to provide any assistance needed by our warriors. Heroes deserve jobs!�
Applicants do not need to have any prior music or road crew experience, though according to the job description, �professionals with lighting, carpentry, stage management, production and crew experience are encouraged to apply.�
Other requirements include being �able to take direction and work as a team player,� and the ability to �work extremely long hours with multiple show days in a row.�
KISS conducted a similar search last year for a veteran roadie, and hired veteran�and huge KISS fan�Paul Jordan, who said he �loved every minute� of the experience.
�I know now that life exists after military service,� Jordan told Today at the end of the tour. �You just have to find something you�re passionate about and go get it. There is a world of opportunity.�
