The Prince Of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne Backstage Demands
Backstage Demands for Ozzy Osbourne on tour
Ozzy Osbourne and other famous rock and roll stars have had sometimes grueling tour schedules for years. The venue has the task of making the artist happy before, during, and after the show. The contract includes a list of demands the artist needs to perform. This is called the “Rider.” Most performers will have certain essential items they need the venue to provide to do their job to the best possible standard. A rider states these requirements.
Imagine what they would have backstage to eat or drink. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
Why Does The Rider Come With Crazy Demands?
Some bands and managers put some outrageous items on the Rider,” for one reason: to see if the concert venue has indeed read the entire contract. If they are paying attention the show will go off without a hitch. Van Halen was famous for this in The Request Rider. Van Halen demanded in the dressing room a bowl of candy M&M’s. But all the brown ones were removed from the bowl. David Lee Roth put in the demand, and if the band found one M&M, they could destroy the backstage area, not do the show, and receive total compensation.
Ever Wonder What Ozzy Osbourne Had On His Rider?
“The Smoking Gun.Com .” they have collected the best of all musicians and musical acts and all their demands over the years. When he was with Black Sabbath, Ozzy requested three oxygen tanks on site. Before Ozzy arrived at the venue, an E.N.T. ear, nose, and throat doctor. The Prince of Darkness also required that a professional doctor administer vitamin B-12 and anti-inflammatory shots.
Food-wise, backstage, he asked for water biscuits, tea bags, and New York-style bagels. One fresh fruit food tray. Papaya, mangos, blueberries. Raspberries, strawberries, oranges, pineapples. Two sliced tomatoes, sliced cheese tray. Click here to see the full list of demands. See BLACK SABBATH’s complete Ozzfest 2001 tour rider, featuring details of the group’s tour requirements. Unique is what all goes into one show on tour.
10 Best Rock Songs About Weed
Whether celebrating 4/20 or simply unwinding after a long day of work, finding the best rock songs about weed will surely add to your high. Fortunately, we’ve taken the guesswork out of creating the perfect high playlist with this song ranking.
We wanted to create a list as diverse as all of the marijuana strains available, and we’re pretty confident we met our goal. From very strange cautionary tales to basically declaring your love for the herb, here are the ten best rock songs about weed.
But First, Some Facts About Legalized Marijuana
Despite marijuana being federally illegal, a number of states have voted to fully legalize it in recent years. In fact, the Pew Research Center reported that 54% of Americans now live in a state that has fully legalized the drug for recreational use. When factoring in states that have legalized medicinal marijuana, that figure jumps to 74%.
Pew Research also reports that there are nearly 15,000 cannabis dispensaries in the United States. To the shock of probably no one, the state with the most dispensaries is California, with 3,659. Interestingly enough, Oklahoma has the most marijuana dispensaries per capita, with 36 dispensaries for ever 100,000 residents.
Where is Marijuana Legal in the United States?
Marijuana legalization has been on an ever-changing pace for a number of years now. Frankly, it’s difficult to keep straight where it’s fully legal, where it’s not and where there’s a bit of a gray area. However, we have done the research and have broken down all of the various levels of legalized marijuana for you.
The following states have fully legalized marijuana as of April 2024: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and the District of Columbia.
States that have legalized medical marijuana include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah and West Virginia.
Some states have legalized medical marijuana and have decriminalized it. Those states include Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire and North Dakota.
Some states have only allowed for the sale of CBD oil with THC. Those states are Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. However, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bil 47 into law on March 31, 2023, which legalized medical cannabis beginning on January 1, 2025.
Finally, states where marijuana is fully illegal are Idaho, Kansas, South Carolina and Wyoming.
Born in Mt Clemens, Screamin’ Scott has been a part of the Detroit airwaves for 30-plus years. With 40 years of experience in radio. When he’s not out on the streets for WCSX, you can find him devoting time to local charities with his, “Screamin Angels”; and for 16 years with Rock 4 Tots charity. And last 10 years with his local band, "Chit!." Screamin Scott likes to write about nostalgic Detroit area memories, classic rock, and local metro Detroit topics.
