What Rihanna, Adele, the Foo Fighters & More Like to Eat Backstage

    When musicians pull into town for a gig, they’re not just bringing amps and backup dancers with them—they come with tour riders. The list of demands ranges from fresh flowers and framed portraits to, of course, food. Here are the reported snack asks from 10 picky performers.
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    1. Foo Fighters

    Cornish game hens

    2. Steve Aoki

    A large layer cake

    3. Rihanna

    Regular and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

    4. Jack White

    Homemade guacamole

    5. Mariah Carey

    Fried chicken

    6. Action Bronson

    Seasonal fruit

    7. Kayne West

    Slushie machines

    8. Ludacris

    12 assorted Minute Maid juice boxes

    9. Justin Bieber

    A large pack of Swedish fish

    10. Adele

    Mini chocolate bars and European lagers

    11. Lady Gaga

    Red and white wines and a cheese plate