like the person below me, my definition of “groupie” doesn’t necessarily involve hooking up or casual sex. not that i think those are bad things….i’m not judgmental about sexual expression at all (& i’m not a prude, haha).
i’m just saying i always thought being a groupie meant following a band or musician along their tour, that’s all. Whether you’re a friend, acquaintance, or fan who’s never met them before. Sexual encounters are purely optional :P
Anyway, if my definition counts then i came pretty close to becoming a groupie a few weeks ago & will get the opportunity to try again next month. one of my favorite progressive hiphop groups (a duo, actually; a dj & an emcee) is involved in the same community activist movement as my friends. after several failed attempts, i finally met them & hung out after one of their shows (an underground hip hop tour feat. Hiero). a joke got carried away, & suddenly we were invited to follow them to Las Vegas (& possibly to Arizona & Texas before they hit the East Coast). but we live in Orange County & it was a sunday night…some people had work the next day. boo.
i was so bummed! i really wanted a random road trip. not to mention i’m in love with the DJ & would follow him anywhere. but their tour is bringing them to CA again next month, yay! they’ll be in the norcal area for 4 days, & this time we’re prepared so my working friends can request the time off. i hope it works out :)
