Which was more awesome, The Joshua Tree or Zoo TV? As single after single climbed both country and mainstream charts, you were just as likely to hear Shania Twain blasting from a 16-year-old teen girls first car as a rugged pickup truck. She rose to a new level of fame that was pulled off gracefully as expected --even prompting aSimpsons sketchfrom Matt Groening himself. The legendary rock group, The Who, perform on stage during the band's final . 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. Just look at the setlists. Shows played: 390 Matt Melis, Few punk rock bands cause as much of a ruckus before even getting to the stage as the Sex Pistols, which explains why their first and last US tour was one in the same. Whether its slapping away at his piano, leaping about the stage, or swinging his mic stand around his head like a propeller, well always love that piano man who was more rock and roll than he ever got credit for. On the Victory Tour, his last stint as a Jackson, he actually performed his solo albums Off the Wall and Thriller with the group and stunned the world with his moonwalk, single glove, and sequined jacket trademarks hed take with him into his solo career. Take that, Tito! 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. The Big Time shows captured those two worlds colliding. Still, if we have to pick one tour, we have to go back to the purported beginnings of Wayne Coynes infamous hamster ball, which permits the smiling weirdo to visit his fans in bubble-boy style. Privacy Policy and Rights Nina Corcoran, 37. Public Enemy and Anthrax - Bring the Noise Tour - (1991), Aerosmith and Run-DMC had already proven that hard rock and hip-hop could play nice together, but Anthrax and Public Enemy discovered what acts like Rage Against the Machine would soon learn: the politics of hip-hop and muscle of metal could amplify their already booming calls of injustice tenfold. And who can blame him? 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. Nina Corcoran, 88. Osbourne wasnt in the healthiest state at the time, but who could resist being the proverbial flying rodent on the wall as Ozzy legendarily bit a dead bat thrown onstage (and had to subsequently get rabies shots) or went outlaw by donning his wifes nightgown, getting smashed, and pissing on The Alamo? The British band was blamed for selling out with the success of Combat Rock, still their best-selling album to date, though it would go on to show what new wave could and should do: merge influences of all kinds. The short winter tour in intimate venues across the US ended with two nights at Bowery Ballroom mere hours before Christmas. Taylor Swift- The 1989 World Tour (2015), If Taylor Swift is an icon who will go down in history, then the 1989 World Tour is what future generations will study to understand why. 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. That boldness swells in size when people realize just how powerful that can be -- powerful enough for the radio, even. Three years prior to that she was . His songs skipped from bizarre folk to outlier rap to heavy rock and glitchy pop. 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. (Note: NJ.com readers using Vivid Seats for the first time can get $20 off ticket orders over $200 with promo code NJ20 at checkout. Nina Corcoran, 96. restrictions, which you can review below. 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 Grande has enlisted A-listers Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Niall Horan, Katy Perry, Take That, Usher and Pharrell Williams to perform at the concert that will benefit the We Love. Total tour attendance: 6.34 million Few things functioned as intended, be it the backdrops or the microphone pickups, which turned the tour into a legendary catastrophe-turned-spectacle. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Nina Corcoran, 90. My, my. The band has backed Bruce Springsteen from his debut album, "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. in 1973, but, contrary to popular belief, they werent always Springsteens band. Nina Corcoran, 08. Luckily, nobody told that to Tina Turner, or at least she didnt pay them any attention if they did. Ironically, Brooks did more than almost any country star to open the genre up to rock fans, especially as a live performer. Bookmark Quiz Bookmark Quiz Bookmark. Few tours captured that glimmer of dancing under a disco ball quite like LCD Soundsystem's 2010 tour behind This Is Happening. The Rolling Stones' 1969 tour was one of the first legendary rock events. And I miss it when Im not doing it. Here are the people whove done it best. On the eve of their UK tour, Joe Strummer went missing as a publicity stunt-turned-actual scare. Buyer pays for return shipping. Heres everything you need to know. Wonder had you fooled, though, as the shows lasted over three hours without a single dip in energy or mood. And Then There Was David Lindley, See the Beths Deliver Refreshing 'Expert in a Dying Field' Mini-Set on 'CBS Mornings', The YSL Case Is Stretching Fulton County's Justice System to Its Breaking Point, Trump Promises to Continue Presidential Campaign if Indicted, Then Delivers a Snoozy CPAC Speech, NBA 'Investigating,' Team Suspends Ja Morant After Allegedly Flashing Gun on Social Media. Nina Corcoran, 67. 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. Total tour attendance: 2.07 million But if were talking the moment that Bruce and band really became Kings of the Road (or maybe Bosses), that would have to be the Darkness Tour. Originally conceived by Perry Farrell as a farewell tour and victory lap for his band, Janes Addiction, the festival hasnt travelled since its one-year comeback in 2003. No Doubt, Deftones, L7, Quicksand, and Sublime all performed, touring the states with no idea of what a massive footmark they were leaving, one that would eventually widen to resemble a bigger beast altogether. The most famous instance came between songs at a concert in Manchester. In the words of John Lennon a mere year later, The Beatles 1965 US Tour indeed demonstrated that a rock and roll band could be more popular than Jesus. -- Matt Melis, SEE ALSO:The Top 100 Music Festival Lineups of All Time, SEE ALSO:The Top 10 Music Venues in 10 American Cities, September 18, 2012 To that end, most Stacker stories are freely available to Tour gross (adjusted for inflation): $364,300,000 Shows played: 115 -- Matt Melis, 04. The first tour in 1997 was hyped but still small, as they had yet to make it big. Consider it Americas belated response to the British Invasion. Nina Corcoran, 53. There was a particular round of dates during this era, though, that stand extra tall in hindsight: their stretch with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs opening. Shows played: 159 On the Do You Believe? As a blend of pop, soul, rock, and hip-hop, the album showed how versatile Mone was in creating music. In other words, Dead freaks unite! Matt Melis(Several former members of Grateful Dead now tour as part ofDead and Company. republish under a Creative Commons License, and we encourage you to Matt Melis, Without The Clash, punk may have struggled to stop taking itself so seriously, especially when it comes to commercial fame. Twain was the perfect blend of show woman, sex appeal, and girl power, which translated into a country-flavored pop show with crossover appeal that hadnt been seen since Garth Brooks proved country and rock and roll belonged onstage together earlier that decade. worth applauding. Nina Corcoran, Selling out sure does sound good. For the first time since 1994, Radiohead performed in Mexico, and they made their live debut in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile come the end of the tour. The most popular metal band of all time touring with the most popular metal band of that time. But it wasnt until the 1998 Yield Tour that the frontman and his colleagues matured and settled into being the best touring band on the planet. It was a hint of what was to come before infighting became the norm, the band broke up, and Strummer eventually passed away. Vivid Seats and Consequence of Sound explore the tours that were remarkable in quality, impact, influence orattendance. Nina Corcoran, Theres no science to picking out the best tours, especially when some of the artists on this list have more great tours than you can count on a single hand. Tour gross (adjusted for inflation): $556,500,000 The success of that one-off night in September 81 led Simon & Garfunkel to put harmonies before harmony and embark on what many consider their finest tour ever. Their manager booked dates that dodged major markets, sending the band through cities like Atlanta, Memphis, San Antonio, Baton Rouge, Dallas, and Tulsa before concluding in San Francisco. Year(s): 2018. Like Santa himself, Stevens packed every toy he could imagine: inflatable toys, excessive hats, neverending garland, and one giant wheel to be spun at shows to decide which traditional Christmas songs should be added to a setlist of original Christmas songs. Year(s): 200811. Many fans got to hear that robot pop sound live for the first time, not to mention see instruments like synthesizers, vocoders, and homemade electronic percussion devices stand in for standard rock and roll gear. The complex arrangements on the new album saw her performing more nuanced, in-depth material both instrumentally and vocally. The band used an aerial photo of the concert in the liner notes of its . Nina Corcoran, Lilith Fair, the brainchild of singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan, struck an early victory for womens inclusion in the modern touring industry. . Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Wrecking Ball World Tour, #14. Is it legit? 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. Nina Corcoran, 75. And the most miraculous part was that Madonna transcended all the hype by offering a larger-than-life event. The band's synthpop was at a musical peak, as was their energy. Tour gross (adjusted for inflation): $526,158,550 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. We limited each artist to just one tour, to promote inclusion and diversity, and strived to include tours of various genres and eras. Stevie Wonder- Songs in the Key of Life Tour (2015), To hear Stevie Wonder is to hear what it feels like to smile from the joy of being alive. And who can forget those skin-tight pants and spangled jackets? 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. Michael Jackson - Bad World Tour (1987-89), Sometimes, we forget that Michael Jackson had already charmed much of the world before he ever undertook his first solo tour in 1987. Voices that feel like forces of nature that need tamed just enough to fit into the confines of a song. Almost a decade later, they booked a proper string of dates from 2006 into 2007 and got busy creating what would retroactively be named the Alive 2006/2007 tour. Odd Future- Golf Wang Tour 2011 (2011), Rap collectives come and go, but Odd Futures lasting effects were made to stand forever. It was the first tour not to feature original drummer Peter Criss, and the touring debut of his replacement Eric Carr. They brought the squawkish guys in Beastie Boys on tour in support of Raising Hell, only to bring them out again for Together Forever, a tour that showed not only that rap deserved to blow up, but that young rappers did, too. The album won critical acclaim for how well it captured the feelings and aftermath of 9/11. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Nina Corcoran, 42. The disaster resulted in the tragic deaths of 7 concert-goers. Queen had no idea that their world was about to change forever, but they certainly left it all on the stage. Shows played: 51 by Alyssa, March 03, 2023 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.