Backstage on a major tour is a world not many get to understand, where reality bends to the artist’s will. It’s where dressing rooms turn into theme parks, hotel suites become sci-fi movie sets, and every detail, right down to the snacks, is a statement.
These demands aren’t just about comfort; they’re a peek into the quirks, superstitions, and unchecked creativity of music’s biggest personalities. Or just proof that some legends are indeed annoying.
Some are practical, others feel like performance art. All of them blur the line between luxury and lunacy, reminding us that in the life of a rockstar, the party begins long before the first note hits the air.
1
Paul McCartney
No animal products at all, even down to the furniture.
2
The Rolling Stones
Shepherd’s pie with the crust intact, or it gets sent back.
3
Elton John
Fresh flowers, but absolutely no chrysanthemums, lilies, carnations, or daisies.
4
Oasis
A luxury mini-fridge filled only with beer from the band’s favorite local brewery.
5
Foo Fighters
Big kielbasa sausages and a perfectly curated meditation room.
6
Slipknot
Black socks only, enough for nine members.
7
Iggy Pop
A copy of USA Today featuring a UFO sighting.
8
The Beach Boys
A licensed lifeguard on-site at any pool they might use.
9
Mick Jagger
A room kept at exactly 64°F, no more, no less.
10
Van Halen
A bowl of M&Ms with all the brown ones removed. (Just to check if the venue read the rider.)
11
Madonna
A brand-new toilet seat at every single stop.
12
Lady Gaga
Mannequins with puffy pink pubic hair and lavender towels.
13
Cher
A private, climate-controlled room for her wigs.
14
Britney Spears
Dressing room stocked with McDonald’s cheeseburgers, no pickles allowed.
15
Prince
Five-star hotel suites fully draped in black, with all furniture removed and replaced to his specs.
17
Axl Rose
Cubed melon but with no sharp edges allowed.
18
Coldplay
Posters of Bob Marley in every single room.
19
Drake
Four dozen vanilla-scented candles
20
Jack White
Fresh guacamole, made exactly to his personal recipe.
21
Marilyn Manson
A full selection of Haribo gummy bears and a questionably-shaped cake.