Getting Started
Beginning your journey into the world of rock clubs involves understanding the unique demands and eccentricities of the music scene. From specific catering requests to unusual stage requirements, preparing for a gig can be as memorable as the performance itself. These details highlight the distinct culture surrounding rock bands and their riders.
- Catering Rider Examples:
- A box of Zantac 75 (Dokken)
- A pair of black athletic socks, mid-calf (Black Label Society)
- Stagecraft Examples:
- Blackie Lawless (W.A.S.P.) used to light his boots on fire and eat live worms with his previous group, Sister.
- With W.A.S.P., Blackie Lawless threw raw meat into the audience and positioned girls on torture racks.
- Blackie Lawless would posture onstage in studded, cut-out leathers, with raven-dyed shoulder-length hair and heavy eyeliner, sometimes mounting a demonic-looking metal sculpture that doubled as a microphone stand.