BACKSTAGE RIDER: Cutout Bin

Jerry Springer

Jerry Springer

First, whoever drafted Jerry Springer's rider should be hit with a chair for referring to the guy as "Artist."

And as for the distinctive smell wafting from the talk show host's onstage smoke machines, if we wanted to leave a gig reeking of booze, we'd take in an Amy Grant show.

Finally, who knew that Springer's dietary restrictions mirrored those of fellow playa Busta Rhymes? (2 pages)