Iggy and the Stooges are famous for many things, and one of their more unusual claims to fame is their legendary tour rider.
For the uninitiated, a “rider” is a list of instructions and needs that a band provides to ensure that when they arrive to the gig everything is taken care of.
For some hair metal bands this meant groupies, drugs, and absurd food/alcohol requests, but Iggy Pop has been known to take a more unorthodox approach. There’s a notorious version of his rider that’s been floating around the internet for years, but we’ve obtained the current rambling stream-of-consciousness incarnation that was submitted for the band’s NXNE appearance this Saturday (June 19) at Yonge-Dundas square.
Here’s some highlights:
Read more about Iggy Pop here.