Riot Fest has launched a wild record of supposed “calls for” from actor and generally musician William Shatner forward of his metallic band’s debut on the occasion in September.
The primary-ever public efficiency of Shatner’s metallic outfit, The *uckers, was just lately introduced for the pageant, set for Sept. 18-20 in Chicago’s Douglass Park.
William Shatner’s ‘Necessities’ From Chicago to Play Riot Fest
Riot Fest shared a picture of a doc on social media Thursday (July 16) titled “William Shatner Riot Fest 2026 Artist Rider Necessities.” Music acts typically ship promoters and occasion organizers a listing of calls for and necessities, often called a “rider,” forward of reveals.
In accordance with the picture shared by Riot Fest, Shatner’s alleged “necessities” from the town of Chicago embrace:
- Chicago naming a ship in Shatner’s honor
- A billboard that includes Shatner and a fan
- Meals named after Shatner
- A chance to do the climate report with long-time Chicago-based meteorologist Tom Skilling
- Shatner singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Recreation” at a Chicago baseball sport
Whereas loads of this appears far-fetched, it’s nonetheless Riot Fest. If any music pageant have been to drag off a cheeky stunt involving supposed outrageous artist calls for, it will be the one which spent years wooing actor John Stamos with a butter sculpture in his picture.
A record of “calls for” allegedly from Stamos was additionally shared by Riot Fest forward of his 2025 efficiency.
William Shatner’s ‘Necessities’ on Riot Fest Efficiency Day
One other part of the doc was devoted to what’s allegedly being required of pageant organizers forward of Shatner taking part in Riot Fest. They’re simply as absurd because the calls for for the Metropolis of Chicago, however they no less than principally appear doable.
Shatner’s “necessities” on the Riot Fest grounds embrace:
- Fireplace breathers on stage throughout his efficiency
- A video intro created by GWAR
- Shatner’s artist golf cart changed with a DeLorean (made well-known by the Again to the Future motion pictures)
- 4 toes of Polish sausage and a bowl of sauerkraut
- Eight pallets of Faygo (not shared with fellow pageant act Insane Clown Posse)
- A Montreal Canadiens hockey sweater signed by John Stamos
- Adoptable puppies
The whole record of Shatner’s ‘artist journey necessities’ is obtainable under.
Shatner is ready to play the ultimate day of Riot Fest on Sept. 20. Further acts on the Sunday lineup embrace Pierce the Veil, Alanis Morissette, Elvis Costello and Insane Clown Posse,
Why William Shatner is Acting at Riot Fest
Information broke earlier this yr that Shatner was engaged on his first metallic album with the assistance of an all-star forged of musicians. In accordance to Guitar World, the Star Trek actor’s album will embrace covers of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest songs together with a few of his personal authentic materials.
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The announcement from Riot Fest famous Shatner might be joined on stage by The *uckers, together with former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Phil Soussan and Vixen guitarist Britt Lightning.
Basic admission tickets to the pageant can be found through RiotFest.org.
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