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What this weekend’s bands are asking for on their riders

Text: Siobhan Grogan

THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES

lan Person (guitar): “Knee brace, flamenco boots and a surgeon – it’s getting bad, you know.” Mattias Barjed (guitar): “My long-suffering Chinese doctor, Mr Hahn.” Kalle Gustaffson (bass): “My vintage Spanish espresso coffee maker and big earplugs.” Ebbot Lundberg (vocals): “Father ThunderBear Honey.” Martin Hederos (keyboards): “A selection of the finest foods and ingredients from Fortnum & Mason.” Fredrik Sandsten (drums): “(In response to the previous answers) For god’s sake! Be men!”

ASH

12 towels 4 ashtrays 1 case of good quality lager 3 bottles of white wine 3 bottles of red wine 1 bottle of vodka 1 bottle of Jack Daniel’s 12 cans of Coke 8 cans of Sprite 12 cans of Red Bull 24 small bottles of water 5 large bottles of water Containers of ice for drinks Hot meals for band and crew Selection of crisps/nuts/chocolate etc Selection of sandwiches – meat and veggie Selection of small/large cups/glasses Tea and coffee 2 phone points 6 chairs 1 fish tank containing at least three fish – for Mark

BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB

Tea and coffee to be available all day

In the dressing room: 10 cans of Red Bull 1 bottle of Jack Daniel’s 5 packs of Marlboro Lights 5 packs of Marlboro Ultra Lights 3 cases of good quality lager – on ice 2 six-packs of Coke 2 six-packs of Diet Coke 1 case of large bottles of still water 1 case of small bottles of still water 4 litres of orange juice 2 litres of semi-skimmed milk 2 loaves of wheat bread 1 jar of peanut butter 1 deli tray with turkey, roast beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayonnaise Breakfast cereal – including Rice Krispies 1 fruit/veg tray with 10 bananas, 10 apples, 10 oranges, carrots and celery Plastic silverware, plates, plastic bowls, zip-lock bags, plastic cups, napkins, hot cups and ashtrays 10 hand towels 12 bath towels

Dinner: A good quality, two-course hot meal for 12 to be served after soundcheck. If this is not possible, a buy-out of £15 (or local equivalent) per head is acceptable

THE VINES

Hot meals for four, including home-made cheeseburger with salad, fries and garnish for Craig Crate of 24 cans of Coke – no Pepsi Selection of high-quality crisps – Kettle Chips, tortilla chips and fresh salsa Crate of good quality continental lager (Becks/Stella/Kronenbourg) 1 bottle of champers Packet of large red Rizlas Original Salvador Dali print on dressing room wall Bottle of vodka in an ice bucket which must be either Absolut (it’s the best) or Stolichnaya Selection of mixers – cranberry, grapefruit and freshly squeezed orange juice

A

3 cases of quality lager (2 cases of bottles, 1 of cans) 48 bottles of still mineral water (small plastic bottles only) 24 cans of Diet Coke 12 cans of Sprite or 7Up 12 cans of tonic water 12 cans of Red Bull 12 cans of Dr Pepper 1 large bottle of good quality vodka 1 large bottle of Jack Daniel’s 1 large bottle of good quality gin 1 bottle of Harvey’s Bristol Cream 1 bottle of Kahlua 1 bottle of Cachaca rum 2 bottles of quality red wine 1 bottle of Rose’s lime cordial 4 large bottles of full fat milk 3 large bags of ice in a big plastic container Tea, coffee, kettle, sugar, milk, cups, toaster Deli tray with meats, cheeses, bread, pitta, salad, mayonnaise, crisps, biscuits, cakes 3 large pizzas: margherita, pepperoni, mushroom (for after show) Honey Fresh lemons Fresh limes 15 small clean dry towels 30 large clean dry towels Shower gel 10 tins of Heinz baked beans A selection of morning papers (in UK) 8 AA batteries At least one hot/clean shower (nearby day room if not available)

THE STREETS

1 bottle of brandy 1 bottle of vodka 24 cans of Kronenbourg Ginger & lemon tea 2 packs of Benson & Hedges 2 bottles of red wine All the tabloids (The Sun, Daily Mirror, Sunday Sport)

…AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD

Bottle of Makers Mark whiskey Bottle of vodka Lots of Red Bull Lots of beer Lots of water Fruit Assorted dips French bread Fun-size chocolate

THE BELLRAYS

Unsalted peanut butter Water Fruit Bread Orange juice Hot tea Assorted fruit juice Red wine Cold beer

THE ELECTRIC SOFT PARADE

A case of Absolut Vodka Nice bottle of white wine, preferably a Chardonnay Miniature Heroes Box of Maltesers Case of Stella Strawberries and cherries Cranberry juice for the vodka Seven Arbroath smoked kippers One Scalextric track

SUM 41

Nachos and dips 1 bottle of chilled Cristal champagne 2 bottles of vodka (the best quality) White socks Lots of cold beer Money to go to a nice restaurant and buy a nice meal Honey/lemon for tea

THE (INTERNATIONAL) NOISE CONSPIRACY

On arrival: Coffee, tea, mineral water and the possibility to make vegan and vegetarian sandwiches Fruit juice, soft drinks, and fruit enough for 12 persons

In the dressing room: Coffee, tea, milk, soya milk, honey and sugar 6 litres of fruit juice 30 bottles of non-carbonated water (500ml) 10 bottles of water with gas 3 litres of sweetened soya milk or chocolate- or strawberry-soya milk 2 litres of soya yoghurt 40 bottles of soft drinks of which 10 should be Sprite 2 litres of energy drink 20 bottles of cold beer Ice Houmous, guacamole and pitta bread Local ‘mezze’, vegan and vegetarian Different kind of olives Pistachio nuts Veggie sausages & deli slices Fruit (avocados, bananas, apples, oranges) Chips and salsa Some assorted snacks Strawberry jelly Peanut butter Assortment of sliced bread (please ensure bread is vegan and there is enough for 10 persons) 12 large clean towels 3 9-volt batteries A stereo or boom box would be really appreciated The artist would really appreciate at least one daily newspaper in English or Swedish. This is not a condition to perform, but would be highly appreciated

Onstage: Five additional towels (can be small/hand towels) 16 bottles of non-carbonated water (500ml)

THE COOPER TEMPLE CLAUSE

Crisps Vodka Nuts Mini chocolate bars Beer Postcards Spare socks (definitely not white) Red Bull Fresh fruit 3 carbohydrate-free meals (no pasta/potatoes) A copy of War And Peace for Kieran A chess set

THE PARKINSONS

Two crates of beer Whiskey Tequila One bottle of Martell Brandy Cigarettes. We give all our food to the other bands, they need it more than us

ANDREW WK

Large white T-shirts Still water Fruit A blender to make smoothies Low fat milk/yoghurt

THE POLYPHONIC SPREE

1 cheese pizza 1 vegetarian pizza 1 vegan pizza 2 pepperoni pizzas 1 Scrabble dictionary 30 one-litre bottles of spring water (no Evian, please) 12 pack of Coke 12 pack of Dr Pepper 12 pack of Diet Coke 12 pack of Hawaiian Punch 1 63-use Tide Mountain Spring Powder with bleach 1 large bottle Shout stain remover 1 Gentle Breeze Bounce fabric softener dryer sheets 1 Febreze extra strength spray 2 cases of Budweiser 1 case of Coors Light 1 case of Bud Light 4 12oz bottles of Jagermeister 1 unopened pack of Wacky Packs 10 cans of Red Bull 1 six-pack of tube socks 15 pairs of foam earplugs 4 9-volt Energiser Alkaline Batteries 1 large roll of duct tape 1.12oz bottle of beard detangler Assortment of fresh fruit 10 bath-size towels 1 half gallon of chocolate milk 1 copy of Lou Reed’s ‘Metal Machine Music’ on vinyl

THE JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION

Hot meal or buy-out (£12 per head) for eight people A selection of meats, cheeses, condiments and bread to make sandwiches Lettuce, tomato, spinach, celery and four ripe avocados Quality bottled beer 12 large bottles (1 litre or more) of non-carbonated water 24 small bottles of non-carbonated water 6 cans of Coke 6 cans of Red Bull 1 bottle or carton of orange juice 1 bottle (750ml) of Jim Beam whiskey 1 bottle (750ml) of J&B Scotch 2 bottles of quality red wine A selection of fruit including apples, bananas and oranges 2 containers of houmous Pitta bread A selection of potato chips, tortilla chips and sugar-free salsa Quality nuts including cashews and almonds 9 clean, large towels Coffee and tea with milk Soya milk Slippery Elm tea, Throat Coat and Emergency C sachet

MUSE

20 cans of Red Bull 2 large bottles of vodka 1 large bottle of Bailey’s 1 large bottle of Jack Daniels 60 large cans of Red Stripe 2 bottles of quality Chardonnay 2 bottles of excellent red wine 8 pints of fresh milk Lemons Pineapples Cheese Chocolate snacks 5 Müller yoghurts Three pairs of black sports socks Six packs of Marlboro Lights CD player 1 box of Cheez-its 12 bottles of Starbucks Frappuccino (4 vanilla, 4 hazelnut, 4 caramel) 1 large bag of organic tortilla chips and organic salsa 1 bag of Swedish fish or Sour Patch kids 1 toilet paper roll (with aloe) Assorted Clif and Luna bars 1 box of Granola bars 36 bath towels 4 cases of bottled water 1 case of cold premium beer or Smirnoff Ice (Corona, or good local brew is preferred. Drink tickets are not acceptable) 12 cans of Mountain Dew 12 cans of Classic Coca-Cola 12 cans of Sprite 8 cans of Red Bull 24 small bottles of assorted Gatorade 4 9-volt batteries (Duracell or Energizer) 1 box of black Sharpies (pens) An assortment of herbal teas and coffee Sliced and fresh turkey/chicken/ham deli meat with an assortment of cheeses 1 loaf of organic non-dairy wholewheat bread 1 loaf of organic white bread 1 package of Tofurky (fake turkey) 1 package of any non-meat veggie deli slices Tomatoes, lettuce, onions, mayo, veganaise, and mustard Cups, bowls, spoons, forks, knives and napkins for 15 people An assortment of organic fresh juices (orange, apple, mixed fruit smoothies) An assortment of organic fresh fruits and vegetables (bananas, oranges, melons, apples, carrots, celery and Ranch Dip) 2 boxes of organic cereal Half a gallon of 2% organic milk 1 box of vanilla Edensoy milk 1 carton of silk vanilla soya milk 1 carton of silk plain soya milk 2 boxes of Morning Star chicken patties (fake chicken) 2 boxes of vegan Boca burgers 1 large bag of Doritos 1 jar of organic peanut butter 1 jar of organic jam 1 small bottle of liquid B12 vitamins (found in any GNC) 1 box of unscented baby wipes 2 packs of cotton athletic socks

PHOTOGRAPHY: TOM SHEEHAN/JAMES LOOKER/PIETER M VAN HATTEM/CHRIS TERRY/EVA VERMANDEL/HAMISH BROWN

Translator's Note: I deliberately left Muse's rider's list for last is because, unlike every other band here, theirs was so extensive that I had to re-read and double check that I was seeing it right.

On the one hand, I get it because this was Muse's first time performing on the main stage in a UK festival. On the other hand, I was reading the list in disbelief in how many stuff they requested.

Like, who was eating the vegan stuff in the band or crew? Was it like a diet fad or for health reasons??? And the original 20 cans of Red Bull got later added in for another 8 cans.

The amount of alcohol, caffeine, and sweets is just making me wonder if the band was performing that day just under the combination of being drunk, sugar high, and caffeine high, that it just cancelled each other out.

The Cure photographed for NME in Chelmsford, England, Apr 29, 1981