The modesty and simplicity of their requests amaze me given the demands of today's Pop Stars during concerts.

 

Hell, the contestants on American Idol demand more than the Beatles ever did.

 

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0418051beatles1.html

No. 5 seems like such an oddity to have to have on your rider.

 

But this is also the days prior to Led Zep and the true ROCKSTAR mentality took over. The Beatles also though never became more than a garage band, in their own minds.

Times have sure changed

Good find and thanks for posting.

The modesty and simplicity of their requests amaze me given the demands of today's Pop Stars during concerts.

 

Hell, the contestants on American Idol demand more than the Beatles ever did.

 

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0418051beatles1.html

My favorite is ashlee simpson's --- What to expect: "Ashlee will be performing with a 4 piece band. Orchestration as follows: Drums, Bass, 2 guitars, and pre-recorded sequences operated by the drummer"

 

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/backstagetour.../asimpson2.html

 

I never lip-sync. I just specify that there is going to be lip syncing in my rider. LOL

This becomes more fun to look at after you look at this:

 

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/04080..._simpson_9.html

Remember EVIAN spelled backwards is NAIVE.