The legendary band Motörhead recently had their rider shared on Facebook – and it’s safe to say it has divided fans, with some branding it ‘modest’ while others were more taken aback
Rock legends Motörhead had a reputation for living life to the full, and their May 2002 tour rider certainly backs that up.
While some might call their backstage demands “modest” compared to other celebs, others reckon they’re anything but low-key.
Die-hard fans have also argued their many demands weren’t just for the band’s own comfort – they were thinking of their hard-working crew as well.
The list of must-haves for when the band rocked up included two litres of Jack Daniels, a litre of Jim Beam, a litre of “quality vodka,” and a whopping 120 cans or bottles of non-lite beer. Not to forget, they fancied 24 cans or bottles of “strong dry apple cider”.
Other items on the list included:
- 24 500ml bottles of water, specifying “no large bottles, please”
- 72 cans of Coca-Cola classic
- 6 bottles of Lemon or Lime Gatorade
- 2 litre bottles of fresh unsweetened orange juice
- 2 litre bottles of fresh full-fat Vitamin D milk
- 2 litre bottles of fresh, low-fat milk
- 6 small bottles of V8 vegetable juice drink
- 6 cans of Red Bull energy drink
- 5 packets of Reeses peanut butter cups
- 2 bags of Ruffles cheddar and sour cream crisps
- a large bag of tortilla chips with salsa
- 12 assorted snack chocolate bars (no Hershey’s)
- a deli tray with assorted meats, cheeses, pickles, salad, mustard, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, etc.
- two loaves of fresh sliced bread, one white, one wheat
- a block of butter or a carton of spreadable margarine
- a cheese tray with cheddar, brie, and other selection of cheese blocks
- a box of crackers for the cheese
- a bowl of assorted fruit, nuts, and peanuts
- two packs of Marlboro cigarettes
- two packs of Benson & Hedges (UK only) or Camel Filters in the US
- 50 plastic cups
- 25 hot drinks cups
- plastic knives, forks, spoons, paper plates and napkins
And let’s not overlook the specifics: all drinks had to be “on ice” with a “constant supply of clean ice cubes when required”.
The rider concluded: “All dressing room catering (especially alcohol requirements) must be provided as listed above. Any restrictions in budget or access to any of the above must be pre-advanced with the artists’ tour manager. This is extremely important to avoid problems on the day of the show”.
It seems Motörhead knew how to throw a backstage bash as epic as their gigs! In a Facebook group named ‘This Day In Metal,’ one user clarified the situation regarding a post about band hospitality riders: “To be clear, this is for the entire crew, not just the band.”
Other commenters pitched in their thoughts, with one saying, “Compared to a lot of other bands, this is really rather modest,” and another remarked, “Gees. This is a light hospitality rider compared to some others I have seen, and yes, 99% of this is for the crew bus.”
One more user spilt the beans on backstage antics: “I have watched them carry every last item out of the venue like they were looting. The artist rarely touches or sees any of this or cares.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
