Why is it roadies always seem to have ponytails?

Question

Whenever you see a gig getting ready roadies always seem to have the ponytail,do they keep some wires stored there?

Answer 1

Why do all new Yorkers where black?

Why do the English always drink tea!?

Why do people call the Welsh sheep sh*ggers?

need I go on?

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Answer 2

Because they think it looks cool.

Answer 3

err, well i have never paid that much attention to be honest but i'm pretty sure you are wrong in saying they ALL do... and so what anyway? they can if they want to :s

and everyone who has already said they need it in a ponytail and not just hanging lose for heath and safety reasons are right!

Answer 4

Because it's Rock N' Roll Maaaan...  

Answer 5

If your serious, its to keep the hair out of the way. They are lifting heavy equipment, climbing rope ladders to set up and position the lights.Setting up the sound equipment, laying out the wires and cords,setting up band equipment. Its also to help keep a little cool when doing all that work and sweating.

Answer 6

COS WE AINT GOT TIME TO CUT IT

Answer 7

its stated in the "roadie handbook" that ponytails are a must

Answer 8

yeah and to keep hair back. you dont want hair in your face when your trying to carry and move stuff  

Answer 9

why bother spending £10-20 on hair cuts per month when you can spend it on drugs s*x and rock and roll??  

Answer 10

Safety.  Nobody wants their hair caught in something.  Band members don't want people shedding on their equipment either.

Answer 11

It's a must have. It's an unwritten rule that roadies must have ponytails and always talk about the good old days. Besides, why spend the money when you could spend it on all that excess.

Answer 12

Because Rodies are the individuals who most ardently espouse the true rock sprit and you can’t fulfil that role without long hair. You also can’t do so without dirty jeans, a Led Zeppelin t-shirt and a waistcoat.

I’m not a Rodie – probably because all my hair fell out 10 years ago.