| Sebastian 05.01.2010 00:32 |
I'm counting the countries in FIFA terms rather than UN (i.e. Wales and Scotland are separate) and regarding what they were at the time the concerts took place (i.e. Croatia and Slovenia were Yugoslavia, only one country). SHEER HEART ATTACK TOUR: 77 concerts in 184 days - 1 gig each 2 days, 9 hours, 21 minutes and 2.34 seconds. 12 countries - first visits to Sweden, Finland, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Canada and Japan. OPERA TOUR: 79 concerts in 161 days - 1 gig each 2 days, 54 minutes and 41.01 seconds. Only six countries were visited. RACES TOUR: 59 concerts in 146 days - 1 gig each 2 days, 11 hours, 23 minutes and 23.38 seconds. Nine countries. First time they went to Denmark and Switzerland. NEWS TOUR: 46 concerts in 184 days - 1 gig each 4 days. First visits to Austria and France. JAZZ TOUR: 78 concerts in 191 days - 1 gig each 2 days, 10 hours, 46 minutes and 9.23 seconds. 10 countries. First visit to what at the time was Yugoslavia. CRAZY TOUR: 20 concerts in 35 days - 1 concert each day and eighteen hours. 3 countries visited - first time in Ireland. THE GAME TOUR: 81 concerts in 476 days - 1 gig each five days, 21 hours, 2 minutes and 13.33 seconds. 13 countries. First visits to Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Mexico. HOT SPACE TOUR: 69 concerts in 209 days - 1 gig each 3 days, 41 minutes and 44.35 seconds. 13 countries. First visit to Norway. THE WORKS TOUR: 48 concerts in 265 days - 1 gig each 5 days, 12 hours, 29 minutes and 59.99 seconds. 13 countries. First visits to Italy, Bophuthatswana and New Zealand. MAGIC TOUR: 26 concerts in 64 days - 1 gig each 2 days, 11 hours, 4 minutes and 36.92 seconds. 11 countries. Only visit to Hungary. ------------------ TOURS WITH THE MOST COUNTRIES VISITED: - The Game, Hot Space and The Works (13 each). - Sheer Heart Attack and News of the World (12 each). - Magic (11). - Jazz (10). - Races (9). - Opera (6) - Crazy (3) TOURS WITH THE MOST CONCERTS: - Game (81) - Opera (79) - Jazz (78) - Sheer (77) - Hot Space (69) - Races (59) - Works (48) - News (46) - Magic (26) - Crazy (20) MOST ACTIVE TOURS (IN TERMS OF CONCERTS PER DAY): - Crazy - Opera - Sheer Heart Attack - Jazz - Magic - Races - Hot Space - News - The Works - The Game |
| FlorianS 05.01.2010 05:57 |
Interesting post, thank you very much! Strange to see that it took them so long to get to Italy. I always thought, that they have not done too much touring, some tours were really short. |
| queenfanbg 05.01.2010 13:08 |
"First visit to what at the time was Yugoslavia." I really doubt that. |
| Sebastian 05.01.2010 13:58 |
Can you tell me why? |
| Rubbersuit 05.01.2010 17:07 |
Thanks for putting this together. I was thinking the other day that Queen had it relatively easy for touring compared to what top bands go through today. Their most extensive tour was 81 concerts with many in the 60-70 range. That's a lot, but top bands now perform a lot more. The Magic tour was just a quick jaunt through Europe, which is unusual considering how much the stage and lighting must have cost to put together (at the time it was the biggest and best). Some comparison... U2 360 tour = 80 shows + more shows coming in 2010 U2 Vertigo tour = 132 shows Rolling Stones Bigger Bang tour = 147 shows Coldplay Viva La Vida tour = 172 shows Bon Jovi Lost Highway tour = 113 shows |
| maxpower 05.01.2010 18:33 |
yes but ref the above how many years do bands like U2, The Stones & Jovi tour one album 2 - 3 years? Metallica's Black album covered 241 shows from 91-93 again one album, so Queen did a hell of a lot considering writing & recording |
| Sebastian 05.01.2010 19:03 |
A lot of it has to do with the fact that in the 70's a tour was basically made to promote the album as the bands lived off vinyl sales. Nowadays, loads of people download or copy the records, and the actual source of income are the tours. By the way, Jazz (a '78 album) tour had 78 concerts. Nice! |
| The Real Wizard 05.01.2010 22:20 |
Great job as always, Sebastian. |
| john bodega 06.01.2010 01:11 |
Rubbersuit wrote: Some comparison... U2 360 tour = 80 shows + more shows coming in 2010 U2 Vertigo tour = 132 shows Rolling Stones Bigger Bang tour = 147 shows Coldplay Viva La Vida tour = 172 shows Bon Jovi Lost Highway tour = 113 showsYou left out Kiss and the Sonic Boom tour! |
| FlorianS 06.01.2010 02:16 |
World Slavery Tour by Iron Maiden 1984 / 1985 193 gigs in 331 days But also: Brian May did 94 concerts for Back to the Light between 1.11.1992 and 10.12.1992. He played in Germany, Canada, US, Japan, Ireland, Israel, Switzerland, Hungary, Netherlands, Spain, France, Germany, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Belgium, Brasil, Urugay, Chile. So it seems as if this was his busiest tour so far. |
| FlorianS 06.01.2010 02:23 |
Forgot to mention Portugal |
| skip 06.01.2010 02:57 |
Zebonka12 wrote:Rubbersuit wrote: Some comparison... U2 360 tour = 80 shows + more shows coming in 2010 U2 Vertigo tour = 132 shows Rolling Stones Bigger Bang tour = 147 shows Coldplay Viva La Vida tour = 172 shows Bon Jovi Lost Highway tour = 113 showsYou left out Kiss and the Sonic Boom tour! Sonic Boom Over Europe 2010 Tour May 1 Sheffield, UK Sheffield Arena May 2 Newcastle, UK Newcastle Arena May 4 Liverpool, UK Liverpool Arena May 5 Birmingham, UK LG Arena May 7 Dublin, Ireland O2 Arena May 9 Glasgow, UK SE+CC May 10 Manchester, UK Manchester Arena May 12 London, UK Wembley Arena May 13 London, UK Wembley Arena May 16 Zurich, Switzerland Hallenstadion May 17 Geneva, Switzerland Geneva Arena May 18 Milan, Italy Mediolanum Forum May 20 Vienna, Austria Stadhalle May 21 Ostrava, Czech Republic Cez Arena May 23 Prague, Czech Republic O2 Arena May 26 Berlin, Germany O2 World May 27 Leipzig, Germany Leipzig Arena May 28 Budapest, Hungary Papp Laszlo Budapest Sport Arena. May 29 Bratislava, Slovakia Bratislava Stadium May 31 Hamburg, Germany Colorline Arena June 1 Oberhausen, Germany Koenig Pilsner Arena June 4 Nurburgring, Germany Rock am Ring June 5 Nurnburg, Germany Rock im Park June 8 Trondheim, Norway Lerkandal Open Site June 10 Tampere, Finland Sauna Rock June 12 Stockholm, Sweden Stockholm Stadium June 13 Malmo, Sweden Malmo Stadium June 14 Oslo, Norway Valhall June 16 Aalborg, Denmark Gigantium June 18 Arnhem, Holland Gelredome June 20 Clisson, France Hellfest June 22 Madrid, Spain Palacio de los Deportes June 24 Barcelona, Spain Palau Sant Jordi June 25 Vitoria, Spain Azkena Rock Festival June 27 Belgium Graspop Additional European shows TBA. U.S./Canada leg late summer 2010. Alive/35 World tour 2008/2009 - 100 shows |
| FlorianS 06.01.2010 04:34 |
-> Forgot zo mention UK aswell...and wrote until 92 instead of 93...too early in the morning to do this stuff... btw...got my ticket for SONIC BOOM over Euroe :) But also: Brian May did 94 concerts for Back to the Light between 1.11.1992 and 10.12.1993. He played in Germany, Canada, US, Japan, Ireland, Israel, Switzerland, Hungary, Netherlands, Spain, France, Germany, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Belgium, Brasil, Urugay, Chile. So it seems as if this was his busiest tour so far. |
| john bodega 06.01.2010 04:56 |
Do they still play Beth? |
| FlorianS 06.01.2010 05:45 |
No, as Peter Criss is not in Kiss anymore they dropped Beth a while ago. But I think it could be possible that they will play it again, as Eric Singer is also singing other Criss songs like noting to loose and black diamond. |
| Sebastian 06.01.2010 10:51 |
IMO, Eric doesn't honour his surname. |
| Rubbersuit 06.01.2010 11:08 |
Since this has turned into a Kiss topic.... you should give the new Ace Frehley CD a spin. It's actually pretty good. He's listened to the fans that tell him that his 70s Kiss solo LP was his best and gone back to that style (for the most part, there's still a few duds on this one). |
| Sebastian 06.01.2010 12:19 |
Does he sing in his solo album? 'Cause frankly, Paul and Gene are great singers; Eric Carr (RIP) was fantastic, and Peter's at least good. But Ace... he's a fine guitarist. |
| Rubbersuit 06.01.2010 13:17 |
Yeah he sings and plays. I like his voice a lot, even though I know he's not a good singer. There's something about the drawl in his voice that makes him unique. If you don't like his first solo LP, you won't like this either. |
| Sebastian 06.01.2010 14:21 |
I only listened to his debut LP once, about ten years ago! One changes a lot in a decade, maybe this time I'll appreciate it more. I've got to find the time for it. Ace's more than worth it anyway. |
| FlorianS 07.01.2010 02:48 |
I also like Eric Singer doing a few songs at the Kiss concerts! And I agree, that Ace's solo efforts, especially the latest are worth listening to. |
| skip 07.01.2010 03:34 |
FlorianS wrote: btw...got my ticket for SONIC BOOM over Euroe :) . Which city? Have a great time! |
| skip 07.01.2010 03:35 |
Zebonka12 wrote: Do they still play Beth? Not since they got rid of old noodle arms. |
| skip 07.01.2010 03:41 |
FlorianS wrote: No, as Peter Criss is not in Kiss anymore they dropped Beth a while ago. But I think it could be possible that they will play it again, as Eric Singer is also singing other Criss songs like noting to loose and black diamond. Eric Singer has sung "Beth" twice that I know of (check Youtube). This was not at any KISS shows. It was performed when he plays club gigs with some of his friends. As long as Peter Criss is not in KISS, KISS won't play "Beth". Paul and Gene can't stand the song. As far as "Nothin' To Lose" and "Black Diamond" go, Peter didn't write those songs. All three KISS drummers (Peter Criss, Eric Carr, and Eric Singer) have sung "Black Diamond" in concert. Even Paul sang it a few times. |
| skip 07.01.2010 03:44 |
Rubbersuit wrote: Since this has turned into a Kiss topic.... you should give the new Ace Frehley CD a spin. It's actually pretty good. He's listened to the fans that tell him that his 70s Kiss solo LP was his best and gone back to that style (for the most part, there's still a few duds on this one). I listened to "Anomaly" once when it was streaming online. Craptastic. That song with the "daddy do you believe in angels?" line was beyond embarrassing. |
| skip 07.01.2010 03:46 |
Sebastian wrote: Does he sing in his solo album? 'Cause frankly, Paul and Gene are great singers; Eric Carr (RIP) was fantastic, and Peter's at least good. But Ace... he's a fine guitarist. Ace can't sing. Never could. He should never be within 15 feet of a mic stand. Paul, Gene, Eric Carr, and Eric Singer are great singers. Peter Criss is tone deaf. |
| The Real Wizard 07.01.2010 10:27 |
FlorianS wrote: World Slavery Tour by Iron Maiden 1984 / 1985 193 gigs in 331 days Bon Jovi has probably done longer tours. Their tour for New Jersey ran for well over a year, from late 88 to early 90. Dream Theater is worth a mention as well, as their tour for Images And Words ran nearly two years. Near the end of it, they wanted to shoot themselves because they desperately needed to take time off to write new material. |
| FlorianS 08.01.2010 01:48 |
skip wrote: Which city? Have a great time - Thank you very much! Hamburg, May 31st, A Beth Version sung by Eric Carr included in the 1987 'smashes, trashes and hits' best of collection. |
| john bodega 08.01.2010 02:35 |
FlorianS wrote: World Slavery Tour 1984 / 1985AAny stops in South Africa? |
| skip 08.01.2010 02:45 |
Zebonka12 wrote:FlorianS wrote: World Slavery Tour 1984 / 1985AAny stops in South Africa? No. link |
| FlorianS 08.01.2010 03:37 |
Zebonka12 wrote: AAny stops in South Africa? Bad taste man ; ) |
| FlorianS 08.01.2010 03:37 |
Zebonka12 wrote: AAny stops in South Africa? Bad taste man ; ) |
| Lookin' Divine In Good Ol' '89 09.01.2010 21:09 |
I saw KISS in Pensacola, Florida on October 19 '09. Greatest fucking concert I will ever go too (original Queen excluded). I was in row 8, Section 1 (middle). I was probably 50 feet from the stage. It sucked in some aspects though: They played a new song for the first time ever onl 2 fucking shows after ours (!!!!!!!!!!) and Paul's voice was shot. But it was a surprise in that they played Shock Me (last Played in Austrialia March of 2008). It was mind-bogglingly awesome!!! |