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.
Photography by Marcus Nilsson
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
