The Legacy of Legendary Concert Tours

Bruce Springsteen's The River Tour, spanning 1980 and 1981, is widely regarded as the "Tour of the Century" due to its massive scale, record-breaking attendance, and iconic performances.

Ed Sheeran's The Divide Tour, running from 2017 to 2019, holds the record for the highest-grossing concert tour of all time, with a total gross of over $776 million.

Billy Joel was the first artist to perform at Madison Square Garden for five consecutive nights, achieving this milestone in 1984.

Michael Jackson's Bad World Tour holds the record for the most shows performed in a single year, with 101 concerts in 1988.

U2's The 360° Tour, spanning 2009 to 2011, was the first concert tour to feature a 360-degree stage setup, allowing the band to perform in the center of the arena.

The Rolling Stones' Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour, running from 1989 to 1990, was the first concert tour to gross over $100 million.

Billy Joel holds the record for the most consecutive sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, with 12 consecutive nights in 1984.

Pink Floyd's The Wall Tour, spanning 1980 and 1981, was the first concert tour to utilize pyrotechnics on stage.

Genesis' The Invisible Touch Tour, running from 1986 to 1987, was the first concert tour to feature video screens on stage.

Lady Gaga's The Monster Ball Tour, spanning 2009 to 2011, was the first concert tour to utilize a hydraulic stage.

Peter Gabriel's The Secret World Tour, running from 1989 to 1990, was the first concert tour to feature a flying stage.

David Bowie's The Glass Spider Tour, spanning 1987, was the first concert tour to utilize a revolving stage.

Michael Jackson's Bad World Tour, running from 1987 to 1989, was the first concert tour to feature a catwalk on stage.

Lady Gaga's The Monster Ball Tour, spanning 2009 to 2011, was the first concert tour to utilize a zip line on stage.

Pink Floyd's The Division Bell Tour, running in 1994, was the first concert tour to feature a water screen on stage.