Photo by C Taylor Crothers

Today’s MTV’s Hive Five focuses on “Really Nice Tour Rider Demands.” Phish is one of the acts included (along with The Beatles, Al Green, Pearl Jam and Sheryl Crow) in the piece which draws on contract riders that appear on the Smoking Gun website to emphasize “some of the more admirable moments.” The Phish language that earned the group a spot on the list informs promoters and venues that, “Phish fans are a peaceful, intelligent group of people who respond better to courteous, respectful requests than to aggressive bullying. It is important that all staff and security be made aware of this fact and apply it throughout the show.”