What do pink velvet, Pinot Grigio and a ban on carnations have in common? They’re all part of Katy Perry’s 2011 backstage world.

Before the whipped cream bras and spinning candy canes took over pop culture, Perry was building a dream...one dressing room at a time.

This week, we unpack the sweet (and surprisingly strict) details behind Katy Perry’s California Dreams Tour rider. Because if you want to live in a teenage dream, you’re going to need a very real backstage setup to pull it off.

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What do soy milk, Beck's beer and a ban on styrofoam have in common? They were all part of Bob Dylan’s 2001 tour rider.

In this episode of They Asked For What?, we head backstage with a living legend who, even in the new millennium, was setting his own rules — and his own atmosphere.

From the odd, the essential, to the downright mystical, we break down every curious detail woven into the world Dylan built behind the curtain.

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What do red Solo cups, pitted dates, and Calvin Klein tees have in common? They were all part of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' wild, weird, and oddly wholesome 2000 tour rider. In this episode of They Asked For What?, we crack open the backstage demands from the Californication era—a pivotal moment when RHCP were rising from the ashes, rediscovering themselves through meditation rooms, aromatherapy candles, and Heineken on ice.

If you're a fan of music history, band drama, tour logistics, or just want to know what rock legends actually request backstage, you won’t want to miss this.

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What do steamed broccoli, rose-scented candles, and a CD player have in common? They were all on Beyoncé’s 2004 Super Bowl National Anthem Tour rider.

In this episode of They Asked For What?, we step behind the velvet rope into a world built on precision, ritual, and quiet power — long before Queen Bey became a global empire.

From backstage blooms to pre-show playlists, we unpack the early clues that hinted at the icon she was destined to become.

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What do tea and biscuits, white wine and eight pairs of dark cotton socks have in common? They were all on Coldplay’s 2003 tour rider.

In this episode of They Asked For What?, we head backstage with the band that made melancholy beautiful — and discover a rider full of modest comforts, quiet rituals, and a few surprisingly specific demands.

From warm drinks to wardrobe must-haves, we unpack the details behind Coldplay’s rise from earnest newcomers to global icons.Don’t miss a single episode. Hit that subscribe button for your weekly VIP pass behind the curtain.

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What do Crown Royal whisky, Throat Coat tea, and a box of Slim Jims have in common? They were all on the Foo Fighters’ 2000 tour rider.

In this episode of They Asked For What?, we crash backstage with the band that built a career on volume, chaos, and a whole lot of heart — and find a rider that’s equal parts rock star mayhem and working-class survival kit.

From the whiskey to the road snacks to the tea that kept Dave Grohl screaming night after night, we unpack every wild, weird, and weirdly practical request.

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What do Dove dark chocolate minis, decorative lamps and red wine have in common? They were all on Pearl Jam’s 2008 tour rider.

In this episode of They Asked For What?, we head backstage with one of rock’s most fiercely independent bands — and find a rider that’s thoughtful, earthy, and just a little luxurious.

From fair-trade sweets to soft lighting to one very good bottle of Italian red, we unpack the quiet comforts behind the chaos of the road.

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What do unscented candles, Robert Mondavi wine, and Coke Zero have in common? They were all on Lady Gaga’s 2009 tour rider.

In this episode of They Asked For What?, we dive backstage with the artist who turned pop into performance art — and find a rider that’s surprisingly stripped-down, strategic, and just a little indulgent.

From quiet flames to California reds to caffeine on command, we unpack the early essentials behind the rise of Mother Monster.

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