On the Road (OOC)

[BernadetteRochelle]

Okay, just setting ground rules and expectations. This story is about a rock band on tour. They're an eclectic mix of classic rock that branches out pretty far into multiple genres and sub-genres. The band itself will be made up of the classic 5-member setup. Lead guitar, Rythm guitar (my character), Bass, Drums, and lead vocalist. Obviously band members can pull double-duty on ocassion. There is also room for road crew, a manager, and even groupies. Please pick your character's role, provide a brief description, and let me know what character they'd be D.T.F.

 

[such_a_bad_man]

First off, I'm so excited for this idea. I figured I'd make it simple and write out my character's intro template style. It should be easy to catch everything that way.

Band position: Drummer
Stage name: Max Danger
Real name: Ray McCluren
Description: Ray grew up tapping out beats on everything. As a kid, he'd have spoons, ladles, forks, any utensil in hand whenever he'd lay out his mom's pots and pans and bang on them until they begged him to stop. Throughout school, he'd have two pencils in hand and drum on his tables until the teachers begged him to stop. Something about beats and rhythm was always therapeutic to Ray and it helped quiet his mind for a while. Slowly but surely, he found his way to teachers and other players that taught him the tools of the trade. One of those friends introduced him to the band and before he knew it, he was their drummer. Ray doesn't know music theory or chords, but he knows beats and what feels natural. Most times, he has to be told to slow down, but he never misses a beat.
DTF: Any of the lady members, groupies, or offstage folks. He is single and hasn't been in a relationship with anyone in the band yet.

 

[BernadetteRochelle]

My primary character

Band position: Rhythm guitar.
Stage name: Lucy Skye
Real name: Bethany Horowitz
Description. Bethany was the daughter of wealthy parents. All of her privilege, of course, came with heavy obligations. Her parents had ridiculously high expectations of her. They expected strait A's in school, forced her into ballet, ice skating, piano, chess, Kempo Karate, equestrian sports, vocal lessons, fencing, clarinet, and so on. They even strictly regulated her clothes and general asthetic.

In High School, Bethany rebelled hard, altering her school uniform, smoking, and intentionally making friends with people she thought her family would hate. On night, when she had snuck out to a friend's house, someone passed around an old beat-up guitar and Bethany took to it like immediately. She became obsessed with learning every chord, every strumming pattern. Despite having a thorough education in music theory and considerable talent, Bethany was far more interested in the mechanical act of playing music than the performative aspect, which made the people that new her best so surprised when she took the initiative to form her first band.

 

[RidePlayer]

Band Position Lead Vocalist
Stage Name: Stone Siren
Real Name Marcus Wright
Description: His voice as long as Marcus has always remember was his gift. It started in chore but during his rebellious teens he found that rock stuck out to him more. When his mother got stage four cancer her last wish was to hear him sing to her one last time. The idea of rockers of old singing there freedom appealed to him. Expressing themselves in ways other music didn't. He was singing part time in a bar when he saw a flyer for a new band. When he joined the ban he found himself drawn to Bethany.
DTF: though he desires Bethany he is currently afraid to act on it for fear of ruining the band dynamic.

 

[HornyIsh69]

Band Position: Lead Guitarist
Stage Name: Ish Cossack
Real Name: Ismael "Ish" Roseblazer
Description: Ismael came from money but didn't really care for the rich part since he hung out with his Biker Uncle more than usual. When he heard one of his fellow prospects (his really good best friend) got killed by a rival gang he 'retired' from his Uncle's MC and picked up his dead friends' guitar (A Fender Strat, with Double HHs instead of the Usual 3 Pickup Setup. Candy Apple Red with Rosewood Frets and a Tremolo Bar) and started playing it. He was told by his fellow prospect (dead one) he wanted to join a real kickass band ran by a real kickass woman. Hopping on his motorcycle to meet with the band to respect and carry on his dead friends' wishes to join a rock band.
DTF: Bethany (in his Dreams, lol. Maybe for true, who knows?), The Groupies, female band members, and female offstage folks. (Bonus: Sweet Butts if they play in a biker dive bar.)

 

[BernadetteRochelle]

I'll give it about another 24 hours to see if our bassist turns up. If not, I'll just be writing two characters.

 

[HornyIsh69]

I'll give it about another 24 hours to see if our bassist turns up. If not, I'll just be writing two characters.

Will I still have a part in it?

 

[yaturtle]

Primary character Bill winters Aka sandy for his long blond hair.
Self taught bass guitar and keyboard player.
loves the old stuff from the early seventies. Has been in out of several bands
and is always in girl trouble. His Motto is love the one your with.

 

[BernadetteRochelle]

Okay guys, last chance to bail before I start the main thread! The OOC will probably be very useful still. All your comments, questions, and concerns go here or in a DM.

 

[HornyIsh69]

Not bailing. Imma stick around for the long one.

 

[such_a_bad_man]

I'm not going anywhere. Looking forward to the thread started.

 

[RidePlayer]

I'm here to stay

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Will the link for the main story be put here once it's created?

 

[HornyIsh69]

Still in the works?

 

[such_a_bad_man]

Haven't heard anything. Was waiting for Rochelle to start the thread

 

[HornyIsh69]

Haven't heard anything. Was waiting for Rochelle to start the thread

Honestly same.