Character Relationship Map: Roadie

Characters

• Travis W. Redfish (played by Meat Loaf) — protagonist
• Corpus C. Redfish (played by Art Carney) — supporting
• B.B. Muldoon (played by Gailard Sartain) — supporting
• Mohammed Johnson (played by Don Cornelius) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Travis W. Redfish → Mohammed Johnson (Professional Employer)

  After Travis impresses Mohammed Johnson by setting up equipment quickly, Johnson demands that Travis work additional shows.

• Travis W. Redfish → Corpus C. Redfish (Family Son)

  Travis helps his father, Corpus C. Redfish, with the family salvage company.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Travis W. Redfish → B.B. Muldoon (Social Best Friend)

  B.B. Muldoon is described as Travis's best friend.

Story Analysis

A Texas repairman becomes a celebrated roadie while balancing touring fame, homesickness, romance, and an absurd final challenge.

Plot Progression

1. Beer Routes and Broken Wheels
2. The Roadie Opportunity
3. Fame on the Touring Circuit
4. Love, Jealousy, and New York
5. Homecoming Under Strange Skies