Wild Backstage Demands of 70s Rock Legends

David Bowie demanded that his rooms be styled with authentic 18th-century French furniture and fine art. This wasn’t just for comfort because it was also a bit related to some kind of paranoia. Fearing theft or sabotage, promoters had to hire round-the-clock security guards whose only job was to watch the antique sofa and coffee table. Protecting the furniture was as important as protecting the star himself.