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The Classic Soda Frank Sinatra Requested For His Dressing Room By Garrett Palm Sept. 7, 2025 7:39 pm EST

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Before getting on stage, most performers send a document called a rider to the venue that outlines what they need to put on the best show possible. It deals with the stage, the lighting, sound — really everything the performer wants on hand, so the venue knows exactly what they need. These often include the food and drinks that the artist will want to have backstage.

Picking apart celebrity rider food requests can be fascinating because they offer insight into their backstage routine. Recently, an old rider for Frank Sinatra popped up on Facebook , and among the cough drops, honey, lemon, and tea needed to mak

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