2021年4月15日 · In order to explore the weird and often hilarious world of riders, we’ve put together a list of some of our personal favourites, all of which are actually even more bizarre than the Jack White rider that made headlines a few years back.

2008年1月1日 · The backstage rider, presented to promoters by every touring act, details specifications on stage design, sound systems, lighting, as well as an artist's wish list--from travel and billing to...

2012年12月3日 · Discover the most outrageous demands musicians have made on tour with these 20 crazy riders.

An artist rider is meant to communicate to the event organizers what the artists need on and off stage to bring out the best performance. A good rider can foresee what the artist requires at every step of the journey (whether it is a tour or a one-off performance) and offer a proposed solution.

2020年6月15日 · The Smoking Gun – a site that primarily deals in investigative reporting and freedom of information reports – has amassed a collection of band riders that, if you ever want to lose about six ...

2024年5月15日 · Vote up the most unbelievable contractual demands by musicians on tour. Bands' backstage contracts, or riders, can be incredibly amusing for fans. Take the Foo Fighters, for instance; they're a band that has never taken themselves too seriously, and their rider shows it. It's full of ridiculous joke requests for outlandish items and services.

2018年1月8日 · A Tour Rider is a document that includes a set of rules that a performer sets as criteria for a performance. This includes all requests or demands either for the artist’s comfort or the technical details needed to perform.

2020年8月27日 · An artist rider specifies their requirements when performing at a venue. It’s makes sure the artist is properly provided for during the event and sets clear expectations for what they need to ensure comfort and safety.

2016年9月8日 · Van Halen demanded all the brown M&M's be removed from the group's candy bowl. Turns out that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to music stars' backstage demands. Outlets like The Smoking...

2008年12月11日 · TSG has finally obtained the 1982 Van Halen World Tour rider--typewritten and 53 pages long--containing the M&M prohibition (and a few other unique demands).