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They were merely a group of local musicians who came together for a paid gig (the album recording) and then ended up getting enough paid gigs after that (for both Springsteen and other musicians) that it made sense to become a band. 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. If nothing else, it all sounds extremely metal maybe a little too metal, actually. By Erik Hedegaard. Matt Melis, 61. 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. Live, the band played their greatest hits and every passage in between, nailing their sets. It was the first time The Wall would be performed in its entirety by any member of Pink Floyd since Waters performed the album live in Berlin 21 July 1990! republish under a Creative Commons License, and we encourage you to 30 of the top-grossing music tours of all time, #30. Phish leveled up and its impossible to deny. So cut to the worldwide shock when Jawbreaker revealed they were reuniting for Riot Fest and that other dates would later follow. 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. Take that, Tito! The 26 dates across Europe marked the last tour with bassist John Deacon and singer Freddie Mercury. Garth Brooks The Garth Brooks World Tour (1993-94), To non-country fans, barrel-chested Garth Brooks might be little more than that guy who sang jingles for Dr. Pepper in the early 2000s. With drug charges in the past, the Stones finally hopped across the pond to play sold-out arenas, showing their growth as adults and as professional musicians. Though most of the setlist centered around the recently released Court and Spark, it was a proper dive into her career and evidence of her influence to come: Big Yellow Taxi, Both Sides Now, Blue, A Case of You, and more. Nina Corcoran, 91. 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. Queen had no idea that their world was about to change forever, but they certainly left it all on the stage. Some dirty riffs, a paint can of makeup, a lot of tongue, and a little debauchery all go a long way, and the KISS Army has followed them every step of that journey (sometimes in platform boots). Nearly every night of the tour, fans were surprised by casual guest appearances, including Alanis Morissette, Avril Lavigne, Beck, John Legend, Lorde, Mary J. Blige, Mick Jagger, St. Vincent, and more. The Eagles One of These Nights Tour (1975), Ah, this ones for the dads. See details Nina Corcoran, 83. It did include an impressive array of the pop divas most famous hits from her 30-year career, as well as some iconic dance moves, but it was perhapsthe pop stars most family-friendly tour ever. Browse The Rolling Stones. Nine Inch Nails- Fragility (1999-00), Trent Reznor has been the most prominent face of industrial rock since the early 1990s. Matt Melis, Its understandable that The Jackson 5 and The Jacksons are treated as footnotes in Michael Jacksons career. The audience responses to Pennimans high-energy show were so intense that word spread, and Brian Epstein, manager of a young band called The Beatles, begged for his act to get to open for Little Richard on some of his dates. In truth, so was his creativity as a songwriter. To have seen Hendrix during this period might have been too blinding to fully appreciate. Comments. 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. Midway through the tour, the Stones took a month-long break. Still, it felt like the odd couple were truly homeward bound when they ended their 10-year separation to play before half a million in their now legendary Concert at Central Park. Tour gross (adjusted for inflation): $820,194,986. The 1980s brought the world some of the best music the 20th century had to offer. Heres everything you need to know. 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. If your organization is interested in becoming a Stacker The chance to see Hendrix in smaller clubs already playing with his teeth and, yes, lighting his guitar on fire (often to the consternation of security) months before Americans got to see it overseas feels like the ultimate sneak preview. 1966 marked the first time that Stax Records the spiritual home of Memphis Soul had sent its artists out on tour, and Reddings 1967 European Tour met with ecstatic fanfare six months later. Although the decade of excess ended over 32 years ago, many of the biggest bands that grew up in the MTV era, like Sting, Duran Duran and Blondie, are still touring in 2022. 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. On top of it all, Kendrick Lamar was the opening support, though occasionally other greats like A Tribe Called Quest, Pusha T, and Travis Scott filled in his shoes. Its roster of artists, which included Public Enemy, the Beastie Boys, EPMD and Slick Rick, was unparalleled in range and cultural dominance. Phish- Phish Destroys America (1997), Its hard to pick a single best Phish tour, especially if youre a die-hard fan. 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. 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. Onstage, she proved how she was born to be an artist. Bill Wyman walked away from the band, saying that he was tired of touring and would no longer continue playing with the group. 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. Some even claim he invented the stage dive during these years. Jackson had hits, set touring records, and even played before royalty with his siblings. Performing every song from an iconic album like this one isn't easy, especially when there are 22 songs to play, not to mention other hits and singles from your catalog. And I miss it when Im not doing it. Here are the people whove done it best. Whether it was fearlessly taunting a lightning storm at Lollapalooza or lunging into the audience at indoor shows throughout the tour, Florence Welch showed the type of full-faced courage that fills the band's music with tangible flashes of life. ), 02. The record-breaking concert at Rio de Janeiro was held in the middle of the "A Bigger Bang" tour. For ZZ Top (which sported a much different look from the bearded act known today), the controversy added to their mystique. Closing in on six decades of being "the greatest rock & roll band in the world, the Rolling Stones are one of theoldest bands still performing today. The British pop-rock band, fronted by Chris Martin, has had a series of wildly successful albums over the past two decades. 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. Total tour attendance: 2.66 million But over the course of their massive reunion tour playing at more than 40 festivals worldwide, OutKast found their footing, transforming from an underwhelming reunion set to a highlight-laden performance remembered for its stacked setlist, culture commentary via Andrs custom jumpsuits, and the energy the duo still brought out of one another after all of these years. However, it was a chance to see our favorite rain dog performing some of his finest material at the height of his quirky powers. by Madison Marx, February 03, 2023 Year(s): 200810. If youre hoping to hear some of your favorite tracks from yesteryear live, heres a list of the top 50 bands from all genres you can catch live this year. Total tour attendance: 2.89 million Total tour attendance: 3.23 million Its the circle of life, folks. On top of this, the 1970 tour saw their iconic headlining set at the Isle of Wight Festival. Alice Cooper The Billion Dollar Babies Tour (1973-74), Alice Cooper (aka The Godfather of Shock Rock) has been offering fans a dark and macabre stage show since the beginning of the 70s, which included the climax of a villainous Cooper being executed by an electric chair. While both acts put on good sets, it was Green Day whose live show remained consistent and invigorating, whereas Blinks tour prior to this one was their tightest so far. -- Matt Melis, Grateful Dead are one of those bands that really need to be seen and not just heard. The famed beach in Rio De Janeiro was the scene of one of the biggest rock shows EVER, when the legendary band performed to 1.5 million fans on 18 February 2006. . Sufjan Stevens- Surfjohn Stevens Christmas Sing-A-Long: Seasonal Affective Disorder Yuletide Disaster Pageant on Ice (2012), Out of everything in his toiling discography, its arguably Sufjan Stevens yearly voyage into holiday music that makes him so intriguing. Nina Corcoran, 05. Shows played: 205 Nina Corcoran, KISS didnt invent the outrageous stage show or become the first rock band with an insanely devoted following, but they sure as hell ran with those elements. Every fan of the band will have their own favorite maybe a tour where they spent weeks following Jerry Garcia and co. but were going to go with the Deads spring slate in 1977. Shows played: 197 1979/80 Highway To Hell 1980/81 Back In Black 1981/82 For Those About To Rock 1983/84 Flick Of The Switch 1985/86 Fly On the Wall 1986 Who Made Who 1988 Blow Up Your Video 1990/91 The Razors Edge 1996 Ballbreaker 2000/01 Stiff Upper Lip 2003 Stones & Club Dates 2008/10 Black Ice 2015/16 Rock Or Bust 1980s Uprising Tour was the largest in Europe that year and saw Marley playing several new countries, including Switzerland, Italy, Ireland, and Scotland. They didnt stay a duo for long, swiftly being joined, and left, by a variety of other musicians.