Solo World Tours
History World Tour
September 7, 1996 - October 15, 1997
The HIStory World Tour began in Prague, Czech Republic on September 7, 1996 and ended in Durban, South Africa on October 15, 1997.
Michael performed in 82 concerts to a total of over 4.5 million fans in 58 cities, 35 countries, and 5 continents, with an average concert attendance of 54,878.
The History World Tour is Michael's latest solo tour and it might be his last major world tour.
During the tour, Michael's first born son Prince was born.
Here's what Michael Jackson performed on the
History World Tour in Munich, Germany 1997:
* Scream
* They don't care about us
* In the closet
* Wanna be startin somethin
* Stranger in Moscow
* Smooth Criminal
* You are not alone
* I want you back/The love you save/I'll be there
* Billie Jean
* Thriller
* Beat it
* Blood on the dancefloor
* Dangerous
* Black or white
* Earthsong
* Heal the world
* History
Dangerous World Tour
June 27, 1992 - November 11, 1993
The Dangerous World Tour started in Munich, Germany on June 27, 1992 and ended in Mexico City, Mexico on November 11, 1993.
Michael did 69 performances to a total audience of 3.5 million people. Unfortunely Michael cancelled the tour due to illnes. The tour never made the USA.
Michael donated all his proceeds from the Tour to the "Heal the world foundation" and to other charities.
The consert in Bucharest, Romania in 1993 was televised on HBO. earning the highest audience ever on any cable network. Thanks to that Michael won a Cable Ace Award. The Dangerous Tour was a multi-million production with the latest technical. The tour was groundbreaking.
In the Dangerous Tour Michael did 8 outsold conserts in front of a total audince of 360.000 in Japan. Michael did also 5 outsold consert in Mexico City of a total audience of 500.000 people.
Here's what Michael Jackson performed on the Dangerous World Tour in Bucharest, Romania 1993:
Jam
Wanna be startin' somethin'
Human nature
Smooth Criminal
I just can't stop loving you
She's out of my life
I want you back/The love you save/I'll be there
Thriller
Billie Jean
Working day and night
Beat it
Black or white
Heal the world
Man in the mirror
Bad World Tour
September 12, 1987 - January 27, 1989
The Bad World Tour was Michael Jackson's first solo tour. The first consert was in Tokyo, Japan on September 12, 1987, the tour was concluded in Los Angeles, USA on January 27, 1989.
The Bad Tour is the largest and highest grossing consert tour ever. During the 16-month-long-tour Michael performed 123 conserts in 15 countries, to 4.4 million people. The tour grossed over 125$ dollars.
Michael did for instance 7 outsold conserts on Wembley Stadium in London for a total audience of 504.000 people. Michael did also a month-long tour of Japan. He did 14 outsold conserts in 3 cities in front of a total audience of 450.000 people.
When Michael was in Gothenburg during the tour he visited the North Europe's biggest Funpark "Liseberg". This was the first time and the only time "Liseberg" has closed down for one single person ever.
Here's what Michael Jackson performed on the Bad World Tour in Yokohoma, Japan in 1989:
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Things I Do For You
Off The Wall
Human Nature
Heartbreak Hotel
She's Out Of My life
Medley J5
Rock With You
Lovely One
Working Day And Night
Beat It
Billie Jean
Shake Your Body
Thriller
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Bad
Other performances
30th Anniversary
On September 7th and September 10th 2002 Michael Jackson performed two conserts in Madison Square Garden, New York. Michael celebrated his 30 years as a solo artist. The conserts, called "Michael Jackson: An all star salute" also included in the lineup some of the world's todays largest stars who where there to honored the biggest star of them all - The King Of Pop.
* "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" (Mya, Usher, Whitney Houston)
* "Ben" (Billy Gilman)
* "Angel"/"It Wasn't Me" (Shaggy, Rayvon, Ricardo "Rikrok" Ducent)
* "Wiz Medley" (Jill Scott, Monica, Deborah Cox, Al Jarreau)
* "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (Gloria Estefan, James Ingram)
* "She's Out of My Life" (Marc Anthony)
* "Heal the World" (Mya, Tamia, Deborah Cox, Monica, Rah Digga)
* "You Are Not Alone"/"Over the Rainbow" (Liza Minnelli)
* "Bootylicious" (Destiny's Child)
* "Crying Time" (Ray Charles, Cassandra Wilson)
THE JACKSONS
"Can You Feel It" * "ABC" * "The Love You Save" * "I'll Be There" * "Dancin' Machine" (with 'N Sync) * "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)"
MICHAEL JACKSON
* "The Way You Make Me Feel" (with Britney Spears) * "Billie Jean" * "Black or White" (with Slash) * "Beat It" (with Slash) * "You Rock My World" * "We Are the World" (with full company) * "You Rock My World"
Tours with Jackson Five and The Jacksons
(information comes from www.exclusivelymj.com)
VICTORY TOUR
July 6, 1984 - December 9, 1984.
In 1984, The Jacksons toured across the U.S.A and Canada for 5 months with the Victory Tour. The tour began in Kansas city, Arrowhead Stadium, July 6, 1984 and ended December 9, 1984 in Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles. During the 55 concerts that were performed, over 2 million people attended. A record $75 million was grossed. Michael donated $5 million to charities, all proceeds he collected from the tour. Thanks to Michael, Pepsi-Cola over-took thier arch rivals Coca Cola for the first time. This was the last tour that Michael participated in with "The Jacksons", however Michael went on to tour several more times as a solo artist.
TRIUMPH TOUR
The Jacksons' 1981 Triumph Tour began in Memphis, Tennessee, and concluded in Los Angeles. The Jacksons set a record breaking 4 sold out concerts in Los Angeles. Katherine Hepburn, a close friend of Michael's, attended a Jacksons concert at Madison Square Garden. The Triumph Tour was a 39 city tour of the U.S.A.
DESTINY TOUR
The Jacksons' began a world tour to promote the "Destiny" album on January 22, 1979 with thier opening concert in Bremen. Countries that were visited included Britain, Holland, France, and Kenya. During the spring of 1979 the Jacksons performed some concerts in Britain.
April 14, 1979 the Jackson's began their U.S tour in Cleveland, Ohio and finished in Washington, D.C after visiting 80 U.S cities.
1978 TOUR
The Jacksons began a world tour which included Europe and the U.S.A. on January 22, 1978.
1977 TOUR
The Jacksons began a two and a half week tour of Europe. This tour inlcuded the Royal Command Performance at King's Hall, Glascow, Scotland as part of the queens Silver Jubilee celebrations.
1975 TOURS
In January of 1975 the Jackson 5 toured the West Indies.
On February 7, 1975 the Jackson 5 performed in concert at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Approximately mid-February the Jackson 5 returned to Britain for a concert tour.
1974 TOURS
January 29, 1974 the Jackson 5 embarked on a one week stay to Africa on thier African tour. They were greeted by a group of dancers and drummers at the airport.
On February 22, 1974 the Jackson 5 performed in Houston, Texas.
From April 9, 1974 - April 24, 1974 the Jackson 5 played shows at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. The shows broke attendence records.
During May 1974 the Jackson 5 performed a series of concerts in Las Vegas, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Europe.
From July 19, 1974 - August 16, 1974 the Jackson 5 toured several venues in the U.S beginning in Pittsburgh and ending in Minnesota.
On August 17, 1974 the Jackson 5 were featured at the World Expo in Spokane, Washington.
From August 21 - Septmeber 3, 1974 the Jackson 5 returned to Las Vegas and the MGM Grand Hotel for another series of shows.
From September 4, 1974 - October 1, 1974 the Jackson 5 toured South America with concerts which included Panama, Venezuela and Brazil.
From October 7, 1974 - November 1, 1974 the Jackson 5 toured the Far East with concerts that included Hong Kong, Japan, Australia and the Phillippines.
From November 20, 1974 - December 3, 1974 the Jackson 5 returned to the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas for another series of shows.
1973 TOURS
During March the Jackson 5 performed in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas.
From April 22, 1973 - May 3, 1973 The Jackson 5 toured Japan.
During May 1973 the Jackson 5 performed a series of concerts in the U.S.
In late June 1973/early July 1973 the Jackson 5 became the first black group to ever tour Australia. They also held concerts in New Zealand.
From July 20, 1973 - Septmeber 2, 1973 the Jackson 5 tour the U.S. The group starts in Pittsburgh and ends in Honolulu.
JACKSON 5 - INTERNATIONAL TOUR
In October 1972, the Jackson 5 embarked on their first-ever International tour. Some concerts included stops at Munich, Paris, and 4 British cities. The Jackson 5 broke the Liverpool Empire attendance records, previously held by the Beatles. They also performed the Royal Command Performance in the presence of the Queen Mother.
JACKSON 5 - U.S TOUR
Late 1971 The Jackson 5 toured the U.S, peforming in 50 cities.
JACKSON 5 - SECOND NATIONAL TOUR
In the summer of 1971 the Jackson 5 embarked on thier second national tour. The group played 40 concerts in the U.S which included the cities; Milwaukee, Philadelphia and New York City. The opening act was The Commodores, featuring Lionel Richie. The tour ended in Honolulu on September 12, 1971
JACKSON 5 - FIRST NATIONAL TOUR
On October 9, 1970 the Jackson 5 embarked on thier first national tour. The group visited cities across the U.S including Boston, Cincinnati, Tennessee and New York City. On January 31, 1970 the Jackson 5 returned home for the first time since moving to California.
