Interview with Patrick "Elwood" Francis, June 15, 2021
Project: Gig Economy Workers in the Arts During the COVID-19 Era Oral History Project
Interview Summary
Guitar technician Patrick "Elwood" Francis describes how he got his start as a guitar technician, some of the many bands and guitarists he's worked for, and how the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown of 2020 affected his livelihood as a touring tech. Francis also talks about the COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination pushback, the re-opening of venues for touring acts, and how shows and finances may be affected.Interview Accession
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ZZ Top (Artist) Billy Gibbons (Artist) Dusty Hill (Artist) Joe Perry (Artist) Aerosmith (Artist) Steve Vai (Artist) Frank Zappa (Artist) Guns-n-Roses (Artist) Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (Artist) Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemics Vaccines Anti-vaxxers Meet and greets Tours Touring Rock and roll bands Katy Perry (Artist) Guitars Amplifiers Guitar gear Miles Davis (Artist) Tokyo (Japan) Europe Catering Salary Unemployment Family life Guitar sound Style Backline laborers Mid-range bands Cheap Trick (Artist) Las Vegas (Nev.) Residency Load in Sound checksInterview LC Subject
Gigs (Employment) Music. Musicians. Guitar. Guitar--Tuning Careers. Jobs & careers COVID-19 (Disease) Travel. Performances Concerts. Joe Perry Project Aerosmith (Musical group) ZZ Top (Musical group) International travel. Concert tours. Education. Technology. Kentucky. Employees. Anti-vaccine movement Anti-vax movement Social distance. Europe. Pfizer Inc. Vaccination. Vaccines. Guns n' Roses (Musical group)Interview Rights
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Francis, Patrick Interview by Kopana Terry. 15 Jun. 2021. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Francis, P. (2021, June 15). Interview by K. Terry. Gig Economy Workers in the Arts During the COVID-19 Era Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Francis, Patrick, interview by Kopana Terry. June 15, 2021, Gig Economy Workers in the Arts During the COVID-19 Era Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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