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Licks Tour 2002-2003
Tour by The Rolling Stones
Start date	3 September 2002
End date	9 November 2003
Legs	5
Shows	117
The Rolling Stones tour chronology
No Security Tour (1999)	Licks Tour (2002-2003)	A Bigger Bang Tour (2005-2007)

The Licks Tour was a lengthy, truly worldwide concert tour held during 2002 and 2003 by The Rolling Stones. Its start was somewhat concurrent with the compilation album Forty Licks, which was released on October 1, 2002.

The itinerary continued the Stones practice of mixing theatre, arena, and stadium venues. With little new music to promote, set lists were dynamic.

Planned dates in East Asia and the final date of tour conclusion were both made hash of by worries from the SARS outbreak of 2002-2003. Additionally, because Stones favourite city Toronto in Canada was also under siege from the outbreak, on July 30, 2003, the band headlined the Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto concert, to help the city recover financially and psychologically from effects of the epidemic. It was attended by an estimated 490,000 people. Finally, on November 7 and November 9, 2003, the band played its first ever concerts in Hong Kong, as part of the Harbour Fest celebration, also for revival from SARS.

The tour was sponsored by E-Trade.

[edit] Tour happenings

In Chicago, U2 l.v. Bono joined the boys for "It's Only Rock'n Roll (But I Like It)", sang it and left, didn't say anything to the fans. [1] Later that night, Dr. John also guested.

In January, American cable network HBO broadcast a concert from Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. [2]

[edit] Tour schedule controversies

The Stones intentioned "drastically different" shows depending upon the size of the venue [3], leading some to argue that those with the most chance to actually see the show (those in stadiums) would have the least chance to see one of the most interesting shows.

During the shows videos of animated topless women were shown trying to pierce the famous Rolling Stones Tongue, before they were devoured. [4]

[edit] Tour Dates

[edit] North America

• 3 September 2002 FleetCenter - Boston, MA
• 5 September 2002 Gillette Stadium - Foxboro, MA
• 8 September 2002 Orpheum Theatre - Boston, MA
• 10 September 2002 United Center - Chicago, IL
• 13 September 2002 Comiskey Park - Chicago, IL
• 16 September 2002 Aragon Ballroom - Chicago, IL
• 18 September 2002 Veterans Stadium - Philadelphia, PA
• 20 September 2002 First Union Center - Philadelphia, PA
• 22 September 2002 Tower Theatre - Upper Darby, PA
• 26 September 2002 Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
• 28 September 2002 Giants Stadium - East Rutherford, NJ
• 30 September 2002 Roseland Ballroom - New York, NY
• 4 October 2002 FedEx Field - Landover, MD
• 5 October 2002 Hartford Civic Center - Hartford, CT
• 12 October 2002 Ford Field - Detroit, MI
• 14 October 2002 Gund Arena - Cleveland, OH
• 16 October 2002 - Air Canada Centre Toronto, ON
• 18 October 2002 - Rogers Centre - Toronto, ON
• 20 October 2002 Nationwide Arena - Columbus, OH
• 22 October 2002 Office Depot Center - Sunrise, FL
• 23 October 2002 American Airlines Arena - Miami, FL
• 26 October 2002 Turner Field - Atlanta, GA
• 31 October 2002 Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA
• 2 November 2002 Edison International Field - Anaheim, CA
• 4 November 2002 Wiltern Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
• 6 November 2002 Tacoma Dome - Tacoma, WA
• 8 November 2002 Pacific Bell Park - San Francisco, CA
• 9 November 2002 Pacific Bell Park - San Francisco, CA
• 12 November 2002 Oakland Arena - Oakland, CA
• 14 November 2002 San Diego Sports Arena - San Diego, CA
• 16 November 2002 The Joint - Las Vegas, NV (Private show hosted by David Bonderman - no public admission)
• 23 November 2002 SBC Center - San Antonio, TX
• 25 November 2002 Gaylord Entertainment Center - Nashville, TN
• 29 November 2002 The Joint - Las Vegas, NV
• 30 November 2002 MGM Grand Garden Arena - Las Vegas
• 8 January 2003 Bell Centre - Montreal, QB
• 10 January 2003 Mellon Arena - Pittsburgh, PA
• 12 January 2003 FleetCenter - Boston, MA
• 16 January 2003 Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
• 18 January 2003 Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
• 21 January 2003 United Center - Chicago, IL
• 22 January 2003 United Center - Chicago, IL
• 25 January 2003 Reliant Stadium - Houston, TX
• 28 January 2003 Ford Center - Oklahoma City, OK
• 30 January 2003 America West Arena - Phoenix, AZ
• 1 February 2003 Pepsi Center - Denver, CO
• 4 February 2003 HP Pavilion at San Jose - San Jose, CA
• 6 February 2003 Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA
• 8 February 2003 MGM Grand Garden Arena - Las Vegas, NV

[edit] Australia

• 18 February 2003 Enmore Theatre - Sydney, Australia
• 20 February 2003 SuperDome - Sydney, Australia
• 22 February 2003 SuperDome - Sydney, Australia
• 25 February 2003 Rod Laver Arena - Melbourne, Australia
• 27 February 2003 Rod Laver Arena - Melbourne, Australia
• 1 March 2003 Rod Laver Arena - Melbourne, Australia
• 4 March 2003 Brisbane Entertainment Centre - Brisbane, Australia
• 5 March 2003 Brisbane Entertainment Centre - Brisbane, Australia

[edit] Japan

• 10 March 2003 Nippon Budokan - Tokyo, Japan
• 12 March 2003 Yokohama Arena - Yokohama, Japan
• 15 March 2003 Tokyo Dome - Tokyo, Japan
• 16 March 2003 Tokyo Dome - Tokyo, Japan
• 20 March 2003 Osaka Dome - Osaka, Japan
• 21 March 2003 Osaka Dome - Osaka, Japan

[edit] Singapore

• 24 March 2003 Singapore Indoor Stadium - Singapore City, Singapore
• 26 March 2003 Singapore Indoor Stadium - Singapore City, Singapore

[edit] China

• 28 March 2003 (Cancelled) Convention Centre - Hong Kong, China
• 29 March 2003 (Cancelled) Convention Centre - Hong Kong, China
• 1 April 2003 (Cancelled) Grand Stage - Shanghai, China
• 4 April 2003 (Cancelled) Workers Gymnasium - Beijing, China

[edit] India

• 4 April 2003 Palace Grounds - Bangalore, India
• 7 April 2003 Brabourne Stadium - Mumbai, India

[edit] Thailand

• 10 April 2003 (Cancelled) Impact Arena - Bangkok, Thailand

[edit] Europe

• 4 June 2003 Olympiahalle - Munich, Germany
• 6 June 2003 Olympiastadion - Munich, Germany
• 8 June 2003 Circus Krone Bau - Munich, Germany
• 10 June 2003 Stadio Giuseppe Meazza - Milan, Italy
• 13 June 2003 O-Vision Zukunftspark - Oberhausen, Germany
• 15 June 2003 Olympiastadion - Berlin, Germany
• 18 June 2003 Ernst Happel Stadion - Vienna, Austria
• 20 June 2003 Festwiese - Leipzig, Germany
• 22 June 2003 Hockenheimring - Hockenheim, Germany
• 25 June 2003 Estadio San Mames - Bilbao, Spain
• 27 June 2003 Estadio Vicente Calderón - Madrid, Spain
• 29 June 2003 Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc - Barcelona, Spain
• 5 July 2003 Stade Velodrome - Marseille, France
• 7 July 2003 Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy - Paris, France
• 9 July 2003 Stade de France - Paris, France
• 11 July 2003 L’Olympia - Paris, France
• 13 July 2003 Parken Stadium - Copenhagen, Denmark
• 16 July 2003 Helsinki Olympic Stadium - Helsinki, Finland
• 18 July 2003 Stockholm Olympic Stadium - Stockholm, Sweden
• 20 July 2003 Stockholm Globe Arena - Stockholm, Sweden
• 22 July 2003 Cirkus - Stockholm, Sweden
• 24 July 2003 AOL-Arena - Hamburg, Germany
• 27 July 2003 Letenska Plan - Prague, Czech Republic

[edit] North America

• 30 July 2003 SARSstock Concert - Downsview Park, Toronto, ON

[edit] Europe

• 8 August 2003 EXPO-Gelaende Messe Ost - Hannover, Germany
• 11 August 2003 Feijenoord Stadion - Rotterdam, Netherlands
• 13 August 2003 Feijenoord Stadion - Rotterdam, Netherlands
• 15 August 2003 Ahoy Rotterdam - Rotterdam, Netherlands
• 16 August 2003 Muziekcentrum Vredenburg - Utrecht, Netherlands
• 19 August 2003 Amsterdam ArenA - Amsterdam, Netherlands
• 24 August 2003 Twickenham Stadium - London, England
• 27 August 2003 Astoria - London, England
• 29 August 2003 Wembley Arena - London, England
• 1 September 2003 Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre - Glasgow, Scotland
• 3 September 2003 Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre - Glasgow, Scotland
• 5 September 2003 Manchester Evening News Arena - Manchester, England
• 7 September 2003 Werchter Park - Werchter, Belgium
• 9 September 2003 Point Theatre - Dublin, Eire
• 11 September 2003 Point Theatre - Dublin, Eire
• 13 September 2003 Wembley Arena - London, England
• 15 September 2003 Wembley Arena - London, England
• 20 September 2003 Twickenham Stadium - London, England
• 22 September 2003 Amsterdam ArenA - Amsterdam, Netherlands
• 25 September 2003 Estadio Municipal Foietes - Benidorm, Spain
• 27 September 2003 Estádio Cidade de Coimbra - Coimbra, Portugal
• 29 September 2003 Feria de Muestras - Zaragoza, Spain
• 2 October 2003 Letzigrund Stadion - Zurich, Switzerland

[edit] China

• 7 November 2003 Tamar Festival Site - Hong Kong, China
• 9 November 2003 Tamar Festival Site - Hong Kong, China

[edit] External links

• IORR on 2002 shows
• IORR on 2003 shows