Road Boss - Untold Stories from Entertainment's Ultimate Tour Manager

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Road Boss - Untold Stories from Entertainment's Ultimate Tour Manager

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One man. Dozens of legends. A lifetime on tour.

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🎧 Listen to an interview with Marty Kramer on the Raised on Rock and Roll podcast here! 

From schlepping guitars for Led Zeppelin to smoothing out last-minute chaos for Frank Sinatra, Road Boss is the wild, behind-the-scenes memoir of Marty Kramer—the ultimate fixer.

In this backstage glimpse into the world of live entertainment, Kramer pulls back the curtain on a life spent in the fast lane. For decades, he was the guy everyone called when things got complicated. Tour manager, production boss, body man—whatever the title, his job was simple: make it happen. He worked with legends like Ringo Starr, Roy Orbison, Tina Turner, Neil Young, and President Bill Clinton to build a reputation as the man who could solve any problem, no matter how strange or last-minute.

Co-written with David Wolinsky and featuring a foreword by bestselling author Michael Posner, Road Boss is a backstage pass to decades of music history and the unforgettable mensch who made it all happen. Buckle up—this is one ride you won’t want to miss.

MARTY KRAMER is an experienced tour manager, known for his extensive work with artists and bands across the music industry. With a career spanning over several decades, he has managed successful tours for high-profile acts, ensuring seamless logistics, scheduling, and coordination. Kramer's dedication to the craft and attention to detail have made him a respected figure in live music production.

DAVID WOLINSKY is a retired army officer, entertainment attorney, restaurateur, businessman, and currently, a writer. He is a former member of Mensa and the Alliance of Cinema, Television and Radio Artists. He is also the author of the acclaimed flash fiction collection The Day the Rains Came. Wolinsky lives in the Pacific Northwest with his cat, Barney.

 

 

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Bill Culp
IF YOU LOVE ROCK’n’ROLL, READ THIS BOOK!

“Road Boss” by Marty Kramer with David Wolinsky celebrates the pairs 50+ years “working on the front lines” with the greatest artists and legends in Rock & Roll history. If you’re into the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive, or countless other musical legends, you’ll get the inside scoop on these superstars and a whole lot more. Equally engaging, funny, and sentimental, reading “Road Boss” feels like you’re sitting in a bar chatting with two really cool guys you’ve never met…who just happen to know, work with, and hang-out with all of your musical heroes and have the pictures to prove it. It’s an easy, enjoyable, and well-written read…I couldn’t put it down! Got a friend or relative who loves Rock& Roll? Buy them this book as a Christmas gift…
Highly recommended. 5 stars out of 5.