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The Most Diva Backstage Demands in Music History

Backstage demands so wild, they deserve their own world tour.

By Sabrina Fernandez

Published 3 months ago in Funny

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.

    Paul McCartney

  • 2

    The Rolling Stones

    Shepherd’s pie with the crust intact, or it gets sent back.

    The Rolling Stones

  • 3

    Elton John

    Fresh flowers, but absolutely no chrysanthemums, lilies, carnations, or daisies.

    Elton John

  • 4

    Oasis

    A luxury mini-fridge filled only with beer from the band’s favorite local brewery.

    Oasis

  • 5

    Foo Fighters

    Big kielbasa sausages and a perfectly curated meditation room.

    Foo Fighters

  • 6

    Slipknot

    Black socks only, enough for nine members.

    Slipknot

  • 7

    Iggy Pop

    A copy of USA Today featuring a UFO sighting.

    Iggy Pop

  • 8

    The Beach Boys

    A licensed lifeguard on-site at any pool they might use.

    The Beach Boys

  • 9

    Mick Jagger

    A room kept at exactly 64°F, no more, no less.

    Mick Jagger

  • 10

    Van Halen

    A bowl of M&Ms with all the brown ones removed. (Just to check if the venue read the rider.)

    Van Halen

  • 11

    Madonna

    A brand-new toilet seat at every single stop.

    Madonna

  • 12

    Lady Gaga

    Mannequins with puffy pink pubic hair and lavender towels.

    Lady Gaga

  • 13

    Cher

    A private, climate-controlled room for her wigs.

    Cher

  • 14

    Britney Spears

    Dressing room stocked with McDonald’s cheeseburgers, no pickles allowed.

    Britney Spears

  • 15

    Prince

    Five-star hotel suites fully draped in black, with all furniture removed and replaced to his specs.

    Prince

  • 16

    Eminem

    A koi fish pond.

    Eminem

  • 17

    Axl Rose

    Cubed melon but with no sharp edges allowed.

    Axl Rose

  • 18

    Coldplay

    Posters of Bob Marley in every single room.

    Coldplay

  • 19

    Drake

    Four dozen vanilla-scented candles

    Drake

  • 20

    Jack White

    Fresh guacamole, made exactly to his personal recipe.

    Jack White

  • 21

    Marilyn Manson

    A full selection of Haribo gummy bears and a questionably-shaped cake.

    Marilyn Manson

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