What It’s Really Like Touring with Rock Legends | Joe's Happy Hour Ep. 20

Ep. 22 – AC/DC, Aerosmith & Life on Tour w/ Cosmo Wilson, Greg Howard & Brent FitzJoe sits down with three legendary road veterans—Cosmo Wilson, Greg Howard, and Brent Fitz—for a wild and heartfelt conversation about life behind the scenes of the biggest bands on Earth. From AC/DC and Aerosmith to Rolling Stones and Sheryl Crow, these guys have seen it all.They dive into tour life, tech setups, favorite cities, and how they stay grounded while traveling the globe.If you’ve ever been to a stadium concert—you’ve probably seen their work. This is the story behind the magic.⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro and guest lineup: Cosmo, Greg, Brant02:00 – What it’s like working with AC/DC and Aerosmith06:15 – Life behind the scenes: lights, guitars, sound10:30 – Cosmo on programming epic light shows14:00 – Greg explains tech differences between AC/DC and Sheryl Crow18:40 – Touring tech vs. musicianship: what's more stable?23:15 – Brent on personality, loyalty, and surviving the road28:00 – The referral economy: how tours actually get booked32:45 – Legendary mentors and professional growth36:10 – Favorite countries and dream retirement spots40:00 – Cosmo’s legendary “Berlin History Walk” and food guides45:30 – Balancing family life with full-time touring50:15 – Spouses, road realities, and unexpected home crises55:00 – Thoughts on Taylor Swift’s historic stadium tour59:00 – A magical Stones show and the joy of live music1:05:00 – Final reflections and heartfelt gratitudeIf you loved hearing what really happens behind the scenes on world tours, hit Like, Subscribe, and share your favorite part of the episode in the comments.Who’s one music tech or road warrior you’d love to see interviewed next?#JoesHappyHour #ACDC #Aerosmith #CosmoWilson #GregHoward #BrentFitz #RockAndRollLife #TourStories #LightingDesign #GuitarTech #LiveMusicLegends #MusicIndustryPodcast #BehindTheScenes