How to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Groupie

Since the days of Elvis and the Beatles, girls have flocked around rock stars in hopes of a rendezvous. Even with all the backstage competition nowadays, there are ways to make it as a rock 'n' roll groupie. Follow these steps.

Instructions

1. Get a backstage pass. Make friends at the venue with everyone from the ushers to the people in the box office. Hang out before the show and wait for the tour bus to arrive. Get to know the roadies personally.

2. Know someone. Get chummy with the musician's friends and business associates. Be sociable and interested in what they have to say, and get them to naturally reveal information about the musician.

3. Dress to impress. Always dress sexy if you are backstage or trying to get there. Depending on the tastes of the musician you want to attract, you may have to dress in leather, lace or all in black. Showing lots of skin is a sure-fire bet to get you noticed.

4. Stand out from the crowd. With all the girls trying to be rock 'n' roll groupies, you need to have a gimmick or a distinctive style to get noticed. Write the object of your affection poetry, dress in kitschy outfits, or concoct a memorable opening line. The best bet, though, is to look really, really hot.

5. Follow the band from town to town. Do lots of detective work to find out what hotels they are staying at and what aliases they are using. Then just happen to be walking down the hallway when the band comes back from rehearsal.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't act jealous or catty around other girls backstage.

Resources

• Read groupie stories at the Crafty Gal website.
• Pamela Des Barres was a famous groupie from the 1960s.
• Check out the groupie message board at the Metalsludge website.