HIStory World Tour

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HIStory World Tour
Tour by Michael Jackson
Supporting album HIStory
Start date September 7, 1996
End date October 15, 1997
Legs 2
Shows 82
Michael Jackson tour chronology
Dangerous World Tour
(1992-93)		 HIStory World Tour
(1996-97)		 TBA
(TBA)

The HIStory Tour was a world music tour by Michael Jackson that started on 7th September, 1996 in Prague, Czech Republic and ended on 15th October, 1997 in Durban, South Africa. The HIStory Tour consisted of 82 concerts, played to approximately 4.5 million fans worldwide (making it the largest concert tour ever excluding free concerts), grossing a total of $163,516,755 at the box-office, which is equivalent to around $280 million in 2008.

Contents

[edit] Set list

[edit] First leg

[edit] Second leg

[edit] Tour dates

No. Date City Country Venue Attendance per concert
First leg
Europe
1 September 7th Prague Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic Letna Park 125,000
2 September 10th Budapest Flag of Hungary Hungary Népstadion 50,000
3 September 14th Bucharest Flag of Romania Romania Lia Manoliu National Stadium 70,000
4 September 17th Moscow Flag of Russia Russia Dynamo Stadium 50,000[citation needed]
5 September 20th Warsaw Flag of Poland Poland Bemowo Airport 120,000
6 September 24th Zaragoza Flag of Spain Spain La Romareda 45,000
7-9 September 28th, 30th, October 2nd Amsterdam Flag of the Netherlands Holland Amsterdam Arena 50,000
Africa
10 7th October Tunis Flag of Tunisia Tunisia El Menzah Stadium 60,000
Asia
11-12 October 11th, 13th Seoul Flag of South Korea South Korea Jamsil Olympic Stadium 50,000
13 October 18th Taipei Flag of the Republic of China Taiwan Chungshan Soccer Stadium 40,000
14 October 20th Kaoshiung Flag of the Republic of China Taiwan Open Air Field 30,000
15 October 18th Taipei Flag of the Republic of China Taiwan Chungshan Soccer Stadium 40,000
16 October 25th Singapore Flag of Singapore Singapore Singapore National Stadium 35,000
17-18 October 27th, 29th Kuala Lumpur Flag of Malaysia Malaysia Merdeka Stadium 40,000 *
19 November 1st Mumbai Flag of India India Andheri Sports Complex 60,000
20 November 5th Bangkok Flag of Thailand Thailand Muang Thong Thani 40,000
Australasia
21-22 November 9th, 11th Auckland Flag of New Zealand New Zealand Ericsson Stadium 43,000
23-24 November 14th, 16th Sydney Flag of Australia Australia Sydney Cricket Ground 40,000
25 November 19th Brisbane Flag of Australia Australia ANZ Stadium 40,000
26-27 November 22nd, 24th Melbourne Flag of Australia Australia Melbourne Cricket Ground 65,000
28 November 26th Adelaide Flag of Australia Australia Adelaide Oval 30,000
29-31 November 30th, December 2nd, 4th Perth Flag of Australia Australia Burswood Dome 20,000
Asia
32-33 December 8th, 10th Manila Flag of the Philippines Philippines Asia World, Manila 55,000
34-37 December 12th, 15th, 17th, 20th Tokyo Flag of Japan Japan Tokyo Dome 45,000
38-39 December 26th, 28th Fukuoka Flag of Japan Japan Fukuoka Dome 40,000
40 December 31st Bandar Seri Begawan Flag of Brunei Brunei Jerudong Park 4,000
Second leg
United States
41-42 January 3rd, 4th 1997 Honolulu Flag of the United States Hawaii/United States Aloha Stadium 35,000
Europe
43 May 31st Bremen Flag of Germany Germany Weserstadion 55,000
44 June 3rd Cologne Flag of Germany Germany Mungersdorfer Stadium 60,000
45 May 31st Bremen Flag of Germany Germany Weserstadion 35,000
46-47 June 8th, 10th Amsterdam Flag of the Netherlands Holland Amsterdam ArenA 50,000
48 June 13th Kiel Flag of Germany Germany Nordmarksportfield 55,000
49 June 15th Gelsenkirchen Flag of Germany Germany Parkstadion 50,000
50 June 18th Milan Flag of Italy Italy San Siro Stadium 45,000
51 June 20th Lausanne Flag of Switzerland Switzerland La Pontaise Stadium 35,000
52 June 22nd Bettembourg Flag of Luxembourg Luxembourg Krakelschaff 45,000
53 June 25th Lyon Flag of France France Stade de Gerland 25,000
54-55 June 27th, 29th Paris Flag of France France Parc des Princes 50,000 (27th), 45,000 (29th)
56 July 2nd Vienna Flag of Austria Austria Ernst-Happel Stadium 50,000
57-58 July 4th, 6th Munich Flag of Germany Germany Olympic Stadium 70,000[citation needed]
59 July 9th Sheffield Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Don Valley Stadium 45,000
60-62 July 12th, 15th, 17th London Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Wembley Stadium 73,000
63 19th July 1997 Dublin Flag of Ireland Ireland Royal Dublin Society 40,000
64 July 25th Basel Flag of Switzerland Switzerland Saint Jakobs Stadium 55,000
65 July 27th Nice Flag of France France Stade de l'Ouest 35,000
66 August 1st Berlin Flag of Germany Germany Olympic Stadium 77,000[citation needed]
67 August 3rd Leipzig Flag of Germany Germany Festwiese 60,000
68 August 10th Hockenheim Flag of Germany Germany Hockenheimring 85,000
69 August 14th Copenhagen Flag of Denmark Denmark Parken Stadium 45,000
70 August 16th Gothenburg Flag of Sweden Sweden Ullevi Stadium 50,000
71 August 19th Oslo Flag of Norway Norway Valle Hovin 34,000
72 August 22nd Tallinn Flag of Estonia Estonia Song Festival Grounds 75,000
73-74 August 24th, 26th Helsinki Flag of Finland Finland Olympic Stadium 50,000
75 August 29th Copenhagen Flag of Denmark Denmark Parken Stadium 50,000
76 September 3rd Oostende Flag of Belgium Belgium Hippodrome Wellington 55,000
77 September 6th Valladolid Flag of Spain Spain Nuevo Jose Zorrilla Stadium 45,000
South Africa
78-79 October 4th, 6th Cape Town Flag of South Africa South Africa Greenpoint Stadium 35,000
80-81 October 10th, 12th Johannesburg Flag of South Africa South Africa Johannesburg Stadium 57,000
82 October 15th Durban Flag of South Africa South Africa Kings Park Stadium 50,000

[edit] Trivia

  • Many different performances of the HIStory world tour have been broadcasted extensively and some have been released on DVD or VHS. The concert in Munich, in 1997, is among the most commonly seen live performances and has had more extensive coverage with more camera angles filming the audience. The HIStory concert in Seoul, South Korea held in 1996 at "Chamsil Olympic Stadium" was filmed and was commercially released on video cassette in Asia. The Sydney leg of the concert was filmed and aired in Australia in 1997. The 1996 concert in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia was taped and aired by ntv7 and later released on VHS. Other professinally filmed concerts have also been released or broadcasted, such as the ones in Gothenburg, Sweden, Helsinki, Finland, and Auckland, New Zealand. In addition, many amateur home videos exist of many of the other concerts.
  • Michael was the first dance-pop artist in history to sell out Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. He performed two sold out shows at the 35,000-capacity venue.
  • The opening concert in Czech Republic is the biggest audience Michael Jackson has ever performed for, in his 40-year career.
  • During his concert in Parken Copenhagen, Michael Jackson was surprised with a 7 feet tall cake, because it was his 39th birthday (29 August 1997).
  • In a similar way to performances of She's out of My Life during the Dangerous Tour, a female audience member would be randomly picked to dance with Jackson for performances of You Are Not Alone, as the latter song replaced the former song for the HIStory Tour.
  • During the performance of Earth Song in Seoul, Jackson (who was up on a crane) was interfered by a Korean Man who climbed up the crane just to meet Jackson. The man was then taken away by security after the crane was lowered.

[edit] Credits

[edit] Performers

Lead performer

  • Michael Jackson: Singer, Dancer, and Musical Director

Band members

  • Piano, Musical Director: Greg Phillinganes
  • Drums: Ricky Lawson
  • Bass Guitar: Don Boylette
  • Lead Guitar: Jennifer Batten
  • Rhythm Guitar: David Williams
  • Piano, Keyboards: Christopher Currell
  • Percussion: Ollie E. Brown
  • Vocals: Kevin Dorsey, Siedah Garrett, Dorian Holley, Darryl Phinnessee

The Seawind Horns

  • Trombone: William Reichenbach
  • Trumpets: Gary Grant, Jerry Hey
  • Saxophones, Flute: Larry Williams

Dancers

  • LaVelle Smith
  • Shawnette Heard
  • Eddie Garcia
  • Randy Allaire
  • Dominic Lucero
  • Damon Navandi
  • Courtney Miller
  • Anthony Talauega
  • Richmond Talauega
  • Loru Werner
  • Jason Yribar
  • Christian Judd
  • Stacy Walker
  • Faune Chambers

[edit] The Crew

  • Executive Director: MJJ Productions
  • Artistic Director: Michael Jackson
  • Assistant Director: Peggy Holmes
  • Choreographed by: Michael Jackson & LaVelle Smith
  • Staged & Designed by: Kenny Ortega
  • Set Designed by: Michael Cotton & John McGraw
  • Lightning Designer: Peter Morse
  • Director of Security: Bill Bray
  • Costumes Designed by: Dennis Tompkins & Michael Bush
  • Hair & Make-up: Karen Faye
  • Stylist: Tommy Simms
  • Artist Manager: Tarak Ben Amar
  • Personal Management: Gallin Morey Associates

[edit] External links

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