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John Stamos Says He Will "Begrudgingly" Join Beach Boys At Riot Fest ... But With Some Demands
Among the list of requests are a foot run, unlimited hummus served in a guitar, and Stamos masks for the crowd.
Updated on: August 14, 2025 / 5:14 PM CDT
Actor John Stamos will join the Beach Boys at Riot Fest in Chicago.
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He will join the Beach Boys as the drummer on September 20 in Douglas Park. In a joint statement, organizers confirmed Stamos will "begrudgingly" join the festival "after over a decade of social media harassment from Riot Fest."
Organizers said the agreement comes with some demands by the actor, including the following:
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1. Riot Mike, the founder of the festival, must get a John Stamos tattoo
2. A John Stamos look-alike contest must be hosted by Riot Fest
3. A local Chicago pizza restaurant must create a Greek-style pizza named after and in honor of Stamos.
