Debbie Harry and Blondie are one of the many iconic '80s acts going on tour in 2022.Evan Agostini/Invision/AP. Total tour attendance: 2.66 million At these events, fans could see established acts like Smokey Robinson & The Miracles and James Brown supported by future stars like a teenage Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and The Temptations. Vintage Ted Nugent Scream Dream Wango Tango Tour 1980 t-shirt Condition: Pre-owned Time left: 4d 22h | Starting bid: US $50.00 [ 0 bids ] Bid Amount Enter US $50.00 or more Place bid Best Offer: Make offer Add to Watchlist Ships from United States Shipping: US $5.85 Standard Shipping. The Def Jam 87 tour packaged seminal hip-hop acts like Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Erik B. Her performance, her costumes, and the stage and multimedia setup had all been taken to new levels for this tour. I'd rather go out and be a colour television set, he later said of the era and his take on performance at large. Eventually, the tour hit its stride, bringing in $300 million over its 14-month run. The band reunited for 156 shows, playing theirfinal show at Madison Square Garden. Ils enchanent avec une tourne travers toute la France durant l'anne 1984. They had something to prove, and their 1968 North American tour saw them go from supporting bands like Vanilla Fudge, Country Joe & the Fish, and Iron Butterfly to headlining the very same tour, culminating in concerts like one in Boston where the band transformed one albums worth of material and a handful of popular covers into more than four hours that left everyone spellbound. On one hand, we love to brag when we experience something -- like a song premiere -- at our tour stop that others cant lay claim to. Blur, Dinosaur Jr., My Bloody Valentine, and The Jesus and Mary Chain - Rollercoaster Tour (1992), There are some tours you would drop serious dough on in the moment, and ones you would drop even more money on today, if only for a nosebleed seat. The Break Every Rule World Tour took place slap-dab in the middle of Tina Fever and saw The Queen of Rock n Roll strutting her big hair, trademark legs, and powerhouse pipes all over the world to more fans than she couldve ever imagined. This seminal, month-long run in the band's history is the tour that could turn the most oblivious listener into a cultish fan. At this point, The Who were settling into their role as rock superstars. Shows played: 108 But lets not forget that MJ became a star as the focal point of these family-based groups long before he was dubbed the King of Pop. 29. Tour gross (adjusted for inflation): $364,300,000 The "Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood: World Tour is a perfect example of that. Given this was right after "Believe" came out, which popularized Auto-Tune, and artists like Cyndi Lauper and Michael McDonald opened the shows, it was a tour that had plenty to remember it by, should you be lucky enough to get a ticket. But Cave turned a period of mourning into a universal acknowledgement of life moving on no matter what you choose to do. So, not only did Pennimans comeback remind his fans that he had once shaped rock and roll, but he directly influenced the two most popular bands of the 60s. Matt Melis, 36. From the gargantuan inflatable pig to the massive wrap-around graphics, or from the use of fan photos of loved ones lost in wars to the moving choirs backing him up onstage, Waters did it up big. AC/DC didnt so much replace Bon as they went out and found another brother with the same electric current pumping through his veins.
While it promoted the album, it also served as the backdrop for their next record, Yessongs, a live album that captured what it was like to hear them without studio gear tweaking things. performing arts Matt Melis, 47. Pop and the Stooges would go on to get their due as a seminal proto-punk outfit, but their largest impact may just be Pop demonstrating the lengths a frontman could go to connect to an audience. Shows played: 390 Follow. After striking shrapnel on their joint cover of Public Enemys Bring the Noise, Scott Ian and Anthrax took to the road alongside Chuck Ds crew, with each night culminating in the two acts joining each other onstage for the tours namesake jam. And for the final touch? by Will, December 15, 2014 Theaccompanying tour, which lasted for a large portion of 2018, also proved that she has a massive fan base whose members go to great lengths to support her. Tour gross (adjusted for inflation): $291,414,474 Nina Corcoran, 82. Nina Corcoran, Def Jam in the mid-80s can be compared to Motown in its heyday. Stacker believes in making the worlds data more accessible through Tour gross (adjusted for inflation): $556,500,000 Various Artists --Warped Tour(1995), Warped Tour was the swan song of a generation bent on flipping off the status quo. Though we lost her much too early, millions across the world had the chance to witness Houstons gift on journeys like The Moment of Truth World Tour. ), 02. The 26 dates across Europe marked the last tour with bassist John Deacon and singer Freddie Mercury. Total tour attendance: 3.44 million The British pop-rock band, fronted by Chris Martin, has had a series of wildly successful albums over the past two decades. 1980s ZZ Top Eliminator Red Satin Roadie Tour Concert Jacket USA small Condition: -- "Pre-owned" Price: US $99.00 No Interest if paid in full in 6 mo on $99+* Buy It Now Add to cart Best Offer: Make offer Add to Watchlist Ships from United States Shipping: US $10.55Expedited Shipping. Total tour attendance: 4.74 million To borrow from Ms. Never has so much vocal talent been on one bill, and while some of these shows would be segregated (one show for whites and a separate one for blacks or the two groups partitioned off during the same performance), The Motortown Revue ultimately helped to break down racial boundaries at a critical time during the American civil rights movement. 1984 and 85 was peak Prince. Part jest, part celebration, and part familial love, it was an unforgettable tour that was as Sufjan as it gets. Shows played: 205 To visit!, This is not an exercise tour by Roger Waters, The Red Hot Chili Peppers 2022 World Tour featuring The Strokes, Thundercat, St. Vincent and more on select dates, REO Speedwagons Live and UnZoomed Tour with Styx and Loverboy, Violent Femmes with Deap Vally, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Bhi Bhiman and The Breeders on select dates, Pet Shop Boys Unity Tour with New Order, Daryl Halls BeforeAfter Tour with Todd Rundgren and John Oates on select dates, New Kids on the Blocks Mixtape 2022 Tour Featuring Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue and Rick Astley, Rick Springfield with Men At Work and John Waite on select dates, Iron Maidens Legacy of the Beast Tour with Trivium and Within Temptation, Mtley Cre with Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, ZZ Tops Raw Whiskey Tour featuring Cheap Trick, Sammy Hagar and The Circles Crazy Times Tour with George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Dead Kennedys with Nekromantix and The Venomous Pinks, The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Indulgent and Misguided Vanity Tour by Weird Al with Emo Phillips, The 26 Biggest Concerts and Festivals in NJ This Summer, Is StubHub legit? Can you name the Highest Grossing Concert Tours of the 1980's? Shows played: 89 The first tour in 1997 was hyped but still small, as they had yet to make it big. Year(s): 200205. Nina Corcoran, 51.
Indochine (groupe) Wikipdia It was a moment in time where people across the world got to witness Bowie before them and realize, yes, this was a rock star about to take his position at the forefront for generations. Shania Twain- Come on Over Tour (1998-99), Come on Over is one of those albums that hit at the perfect moment. Heres everything you need to know. So many fans are still demanding to see him that there are regular shows scheduled until August 2019, with the possibility of adding even more dates. Nina Corcoran, The Cure doesn't tour abroad often because of Robert Smith and Simon Gallup's fear of flying, which makes any trek to the US (by boat!) While on this tour, Joel has created a sort ofresidency for himself at Madison Square Garden, playing one show there a month, as long as ticket sales stay high (already six dates at MSG have been announced for 2019). Not only did the tour break the record for the highest-grossing tour, but the bands Oct. 25, 2009date at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, also holds therecord for the highest attendance at a single concert with over 97,000 people. But perhaps more importantly, it was a bill stacked with powerful women, a first for the Honda Civic Tour and one that paved the way for other acts that followed. Asking ourselves, "Would we want to go back in time to check out this show if we had tickets?". While its true he wasnt quite yet the King of Pop, catching him on the Victory Tour could definitely be considered seeing him a mere shamone or two away from his throne. In touring behind Guero, Beck showed off his noodly dance moves, how well his '90s material had aged, and his ability to still feel cool as a dad. "USA for Africa," as the U.S. ensemble was known, featured Jackson, Richie, Geldof, Harry Belafonte, Bob Dylan, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, and many. The Rolling Stones American Tour 1969 (1969), Oh, to be a rock legend in your prime. Perhaps no tour better defined Elton John than his 1974 North American Tour. The experience turned into a masterclass for the future Fab Four, with Penniman teaching them his songs and showing a young Paul McCartney how to sing like him. arts center The tour, whose set list leaned heavily on the bands most recent release "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, spurred three concert films: "Vertigo 2005: Live from Chicago, "Vertigo: Live from Milan, and "U2 3D., Tour gross (adjusted for inflation): $493,336,432 Daft Punk Alive 2006/2007 (2006-07), Daft Punk have existed for 26 years now, yet the French electronic duo have only toured two times. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - First UK Tour (1967), Sometimes a candle burns so brightly that we almost forget how briefly it was lit. Check out SoundMojo to discover tomorrow's. Shows played: 156 With larger venues and gigs on the doc, the band amped up their live antics, playing into the role of frenetic antics and volume-heavy material. By embracing 80s camp, the self-love themes of the record, and tour-specific Versace outfits, Gaga used innovative stage installations like a medieval castle and a puppeteered horse to create a world all her own through which to relay her music. Paramorew/Tegan and Sara - Honda Civic Tour (2010), Though it's very much a sponsored event (and in no way tries to hide it), the annual Honda Civic Tour is a blessing for pop, rock, and punk fans, especially kids who rarely get to see big acts in suburban areas because of age restrictions. Shows played: 102 Nina Corcoran, 74. For ZZ Top (which sported a much different look from the bearded act known today), the controversy added to their mystique. It was the tour where a swatch of die-hard fans who would follow them on tour intentionally decided to fall off, certain Radiohead could never top a tour like this again. So her sound engineer Martin Fisher used a wire clothes hanger to create a wireless headset microphone. Year(s): 200809, Celine Dions "Taking Chances World Tour marked her return to the touring circuit after taking an extended break for her first Las Vegas residency, "A New Day The tour wasdirected by Jamie King, who also directed Madonnas "Confessions World Tour, and included lots of new material from Dions album"Taking Chances, as well as several of her classics like "My Heart Will Go On and "The Prayer., Tour gross (adjusted for inflation): $329,889,628 At 73 years old, he was the inspiration for youthful elders everywhere. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. All Rights Reserved, Accessibility Thats why were more curious about the months Hendrix and The Experience spent building a name for themselves in the UK before coming to America. Shows played: 219 That set list, combined with a collection of his classic hits like "Born to Run and "Thunder Road meant that many of the showslasted upwards of three hours. Mones live show on the tour was broken into parts, essentially like a Broadway play, complete with minor costume changes, narrative turns, and mood swings. Critics and audience members could tell a star was born on that tour. Paul McCartney- Out There Tour (2013-15), No musical artist appears on the average bucket list in concert form more than Paul McCartney. At the age of 64, Wonder brought more exuberance and glee to the stage than anyone could have expected, so much so that he chose to add over 20 more dates to the tour to keep it going. Nick Cave& the Bad Seeds - Skeleton Tree Tour (2017-18), After the loss of his son in 2015, Nick Cave returned to the writing board to channel his devastation into Skeleton Tree, an aching record that's deeply personal because of both the details and the delivery from which he discusses it. Everyone from KISS to Marilyn Manson owes Cooper a debt for losing his head like that.
1982 Summer Concert Guide - Rolling Stone Year(s): 1994, When Pink Floydplayed their final tour in 1994, only two of the bands founding members (Nick Mason and Richard Wright) took the stage. It was the era of young adults claiming their thrones in hip-hop, and seeing that moment in history live was (and still is) a coveted thing. In 1973, Australian brothers Malcolm and Angus Youngfounded AC/DC. Pink Floyd: A Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour, #29. The sheer size of the audiences overwhelmed Smith. Madonna- Whos That Girl World Tour (1987), Madonna didnt invent the pop concert.
Nina Corcoran, 85. Audiences had been waiting for an outdoor performance by Sugarland when 70 mile-per-hour wind blew through the fairground and caused the stage to collapse. While Bjrk never shies away from absurdist outfits, powerful live accompaniment, or creative stage designs on tour, it was the Biophilia tour that saw her questioning how to turn the invisible physicality of music into a visible one. Shows played: 159 Swift's sets primarily came from the "Reputation, album with only one or two classics mixed in. While Dylans acoustic sets were welcomed, each nights subsequent electric set received its fair share of hecklers and scathing ink from the press. Along with this resurgence of fame came Aerosmiths most ambitious arena tour yet, spanning a mindblowing 240 shows across 13 legs. The Jesus and Mary Chain's Jim Reid curated the tour in hopes of proving independent rock artists could be worthy of bigger venues, using Lollapalooza as a blueprint for how to do it. On a circular stage placed in the middle of the room, Bjrk worked instruments like a midi-controlled gamelan-celesta hybrid and a giant pendulum-harp that used the Earth's gravitational pull to create musical patterns, essentially turning her set into a artful take on factory work. Brooks was the first 10-gallon megastar to prove that you could be a little bit country by day and a lot of rock and roll each night onstage. Matt Melis, Don't overlook the power of a comeback, though, to be fair, Patti Smith never truly faded out to merit a proper comeback. On his first solo concert tour in five years, Kanye went hard amping up his own personality, mythos, and talent with a stage design that felt like a medieval quest for a self-declared deity. Total tour attendance: 5.50 million They were joined by David Gilmour, who became an official member in the late 1980s, and eight other musicians who filled the holes left by Syd Barrett and Roger Waters. Total tour attendance: 3.47 million Unfortunately, the magic thats yielded some of the finest folk albums and live moments of all time has often taken a backseat to the duos clashing personal differences. The moment of truth at a Whitney Houston concert came every time a note passed her lips. Kate Bush was adamant about dancing as she sang, using movements that were broad and wide, the type that would get you tangled in a cord should you try. He can be reached at [emailprotected]. And thats precisely what she did. Bruce Springsteenand the E Street Band - Darkness Tour (1978), Road warriors might be the best way to describe Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. From the stone pyramids to the bedazzled face masks to the abundance of religious imagery, the Yeezus tour was a visual feast for one of Kanyes strongest albums. New Jersey bandBon Jovi appeared on the scene in 1980 with big hair and electric smiles. Celine Dion: Taking Chances World Tour, #17. 3. Its a moment in time where both the group and their fandom was becoming larger than life -- yet the group was still blissfully unaware of how huge they would all get in a few years, both as a unit and as individuals, with Frank Ocean, Tyler, the Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Syd tha Kid, and others rocketing upwards into successful solo careers. And this tour was big. by Stephen Spiewak, July 20, 2016 Total tour attendance: 1.96 million Year(s): 2014, Afterfinishing third on "The X Factor in 2003, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Liam Payne found almost unprecedented levels of success with One Direction. To have seen Hendrix during this period might have been too blinding to fully appreciate. The run included the bands legendary May 8th stop at Cornell, considered by many to be the holy grail of Dead shows. More than anything else, it was a tour marked by a rigorous routine full of strenuous dance movements -- moves so intense that she developed a break and labral tear of her right hip come the end, as if we couldn't already tell Gaga gives performances her all. Bob Dylan- Bob Dylan World Tour 1966 (1966), Not everyone was thrilled when Bob Dylan chose to go electric at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. A couple of years later we met at my studio in New York City. The concerts and tours that made the final cut werent just huge spectacles, they deepened the power of rock & roll itself from Neil Young thrashing out 20-minute jams with Crazy Horse to Beyonc turning stadium glitz into a personal outpouring. united states, US senators to investigate Ticketmasters dominance over concert ticket sales, Stampede breaks out at Melbournes Join Cain Arena for US R&B artist Steve Lacys concert, Failure Announces Streaming Concert Film We Are Hallucinations, Elton John Live: Dodger Stadium Farewell: How to Watch, SM Seaside Cebu investigates BLACKPINK concert ticket incident, Blue Man Groups North American Tour Lands in Anchorage, LiveWire Concerts presents Kizz Daniel in concert in Lagos, Ticketmaster cancels upcoming Taylor Swift concert ticket sales, Fox Theater Offers BOGO Show Tickets For COVID-19 Vaccinations, Savannah VOICE Festival unveils 2021 lineup, tickets are now available, Lizzo to return to MN for concert on Treasure Island, Viagogo says unreasonably priced Lorde tickets likely wont sell. Total tour attendance: 2.71 million U2 has. It was the year of the big suit, a year that lives on in cartoonish costume design fame. Live videos from the tour capture what it felt like to be there, from people's shrieking screams for the band at the start of songs to the mischievous air that hung during their stripped-down, acoustic renditions. By the mid-1980s, the rock and roll scene had begun to feel a little stale. Iggy and the Stooges - 1970 Summer Tour (1970), Iggy Pop is another one of those rock stars who has had nine lives. Matt Melis, Rock doesn't get better than The Who, and what better way to challenge the notion of ruff and tough classic rock than an opera? Clark used half of the tour as a way to give a solo show, performing older tracks with just her guitar and her voice, and then played newer songs with the help of a backing track. Young packed plenty of new material into the shows, which he divided into two parts: a solo acoustic set and an electric set with Crazy Horse. Year(s): 201417, Unlike Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks is a huge believer inplaying the old stuff. While preferences will vary, at least everyone can agree: the In Rainbows tour was a moment of magic in real life. Year(s): 2012. It was The Police in their prime era at their highest point, before drama got in the way. Year(s): 201617. Its just a question of which version of Young reigns supreme onstage: the solo folkie, the &Y sometimes added to CSN, or maybe the grunge godfather backed by Crazy Horse. And maybe none of their tours warrants cracking open a nostalgic beer more than the One of These Nights Tour. Tour gross (adjusted for inflation): $326,058,136 It marked the zenith of the Eagles as a country-rock outfit, and many argue the band has never soared higher. Tour gross (adjusted for inflation): $301,677,551 Discover with Concertful the best upcoming concerts, gigs and music festivals taking place in your area. To catch the brothers Gibbs in concert on the Spirits Having Flown Tour was to see the biggest act in the world at that time. Tour gross (adjusted for inflation): $506,821,305 And from that came Horses/Horses, the recorded live set from the festival, including a cover of The Who's "My Generation", to blast from your stereo, a reminder that Patti Smith's longevity and relevance will never fade, nor will her goosebump-raising voice lose its strength. Although the decade of excess came to a close over 32 years ago, many of the biggest acts that came of age.
10 of the biggest gigs in history - Radio X Arcade Fire- The Suburbs Tour (2010-11), When touring behind The Suburbs, Arcade Fire was at the perfect crossing point of the famous indie rock band it had become. Bruce Springsteen went on tour with the E Street Band in 2016 to mark the 35th anniversary of his 1980 EP "The River. There are a whopping 20 songs on the album, and Springsteenperformed it in its entirety at all North American tour stops. While 3.5 million fans were lucky enough to attend the concerts, millions more were able to watch a televised special thatwon three Emmy Awards. That year saw Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ice Cube, Pearl Jam, and others headline a whos who of talent across multiple stages. Yes - Close to the Edge Tour (1972-73), It's impossible to get the original members of Yes in the same room together now, and it has been for quite a while. Frustrated that bills with multiple female acts were virtually impossible sells to promoters and radio stations, McLachlan decided to book her own tour.
While earlier that year, they recorded a live set that would become Live at Leeds, it was the combination of these sounds -- the blues-rooted, riff-heavy early material with the more adventurous, cinematic, crescendo-filled material of a rock opera -- that nailed this tour down as a career peak. Others would say the band was never better than when setting endurance records on a nightly basis on the Wrecking Ball Tour. Rio Grande Mud ( 43 ) The Tonnage Tour ( 89 ) Tres Hombres ( 123 ) Viva Las Vegas Residency 2018 ( 5 ) Viva Las Vegas Residency 2019 ( 8 ) Whack Attack ( 71 ) Worldwide Texas ( 107 ) XXX ( 109 ) ZZ Top's First Album ( 35 ) Songs Albums Avg Setlist Covers With Concert Map Concert Map 1 1 26 26 Zoom : Countries Browse artists A B C D E F G H I J K L The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour, #6. By magicalkidd. Matt Melis, Since she first asked, Where did our love go? as a Supreme, Diana Ross has been a national treasure. Year(s): 200203. Here are 10 of the biggest benefit concerts of all time. So cut to the worldwide shock when Jawbreaker revealed they were reuniting for Riot Fest and that other dates would later follow. But in 1985, that all changed when Guns N Roses hit the stage. -- Matt Melis, 33. Tell me you wouldn't kill to see that live. Its funny how history tells a slightly different story, though. Axl Rose suffered from throat issues, tardiness, and Axl being Axl throughout the tour, which culminated in rioting in Montreal when Guns N Roses called it quits early after Metallica had ended their set due to James Hetfield suffering severe burns from a pyrotechnic misfire. Nina Corcoran, 88. Phish- Phish Destroys America (1997), Its hard to pick a single best Phish tour, especially if youre a die-hard fan. From 2007-2008, the band joined Springsteen for a23-songs-per-set tour that was called "euphoric and "profound., Tour gross (adjusted for inflation): $279,110,786 This saw a growth spurt where Newsom brought a full band with her on tour to nail the orchestral-style parts, played at a handful of festivals, and performed four times on live late-night TV shows (somewhat of a rarity for the notoriously secretive artist). Prince and the Revolution - Purple Rain Tour (1984-85), How huge was Purple Rain? Pregnancy had cut a planned tour in the mid-60s down to a mere handful of shows, and stage fright had kept her away from performing ever since. To this day, the image of knock-knee frontman Steven Tyler, pursing the poutiest lips this side of Mick Jagger, spitting out debauched lines while playing hot potato with his scarved microphone stand remains one of the most iconic visuals in rock history. Lets face it: as Yentl, Babs, or Greg Fockers mother, Barbra is like butter. While it's easy to point to the mystical vibe of the tour with its use of miming, magic, and readings during her costume changes, it's her choreography that changed the course of history. Good golly, Miss Molly! 1 UK independent chart position and proved the genre was a force to be reckoned with, and everyone got the message by the time the Grindcrusher UK tour started. 1 Name Just One - 10 to 1: Music . symphony orchestra To publish, simply grab the HTML code or text to the left and paste into While its true that Iggy and the Stooges failed to sell records early on, its also documented that the unpredictable outfit put on some of the most intense shows anyone had ever seen. Luckily, theres plenty of footage of Marleys final performances and message, including a sold-out stadium show thats still considered to be the largest concert in Italian history. But when scouring through live bootlegs from back then, the 1997 fall tour stands out because of how energized the jam band sounds -- and when it comes to Phish shows, its the energy in the air that can turn an already memorable performance into one that feels like magic. That terrible thought is enough to make us want to turn the page back to the Diary of a Madman Tour. On the eve of their UK tour, Joe Strummer went missing as a publicity stunt-turned-actual scare. Each concert was the backdrop for an impromptu (yet wholly expected) speech about motivation and perseverance. The 50 Greatest Concerts of the Last 50 Years From Led Zeppelin's U.S. debut to Jay Z and Kanye West's 'Watch the Throne' spectacle, and beyond By Christopher R. Weingarten, David Browne, Jon. Watching them turn into the geniuses they would become was surreal, a vision of genuine artistic joy and collaboration. However, now that Sabbath has officially closed shop as of 2017 and Ozzy Osbourne insists his latest farewell (No More Tours II) will be his last extended goodbye, we find ourselves staring down the barrel of a potentially Ozzyless concert slate for the first time in decades.