Twenty-six years ago (May 27) The Stone Roses played their legendary concert at Spike Island. On this occasion, we offer to recall a few more historically important live performances.
The Beatles: "Rooftop Concert", January 30, 1969
An impromptu performance on the rooftop of Apple Studios. Classics such as "Get Back" and "Don't Let Me Down" sent London into a screeching halt before the police famously interrupted the performance. "I hope we passed the audition," Lennon pointed out snidely. This was the last time the Liverpool Four played together.
Blur: Hyde Park, London, 2 July 2009
After the departure of Graham Coxon in 2002, it looked like Blur's story had come to an end - until 2008, when Coxon and Albarn settled their differences and revealed plans for a future short tour. Tickets for the Hyde Park concert sold out within two minutes, heralding a second show and attention from a whole new generation of fans.
Jimi Hendrix: Woodstock, August 18, 1969
Hendrix ended the two-hour festival - the longest of his career - though it was the only highlight of the festival in retrospect. Hardly anyone actually saw him take the stage on Monday morning, after most of the people had left.
Muse: Wembley Stadium, London, 16 June 2007
The band were the first musicians to sell out a performance at the newly refurbished Wembley Stadium. Muse put on an elaborate show with many details, including giant satellites and air dancers attached to balloons.
Arctic Monkeys: First show at the London Astoria, 2005
Tickets sold out in advance - all because of one limited single - Arctic Monkeys arrived. "If someone throws another damn can, then we can get the hell out!" Alex Turner commanded at one point with Gallagher confidence. No other items were thrown.
Radiohead: Glastonbury 1997
It's what festival founder Michael Eavis called "the most inspiring concert at the festival in 30 years." Overcoming bad weather and a host of technical challenges, the band mesmerized the audience with haunting performances of new material from "OK Computer" and older classics such as "Creep".
Nirvana: Reading Festival 1992
Nirvana's last gig on British soil. Parodying speculation about his mental health, Kurt Cobain was brought onto the stage in a wheelchair before joining the rest of the band for a powerful set of old and new songs.
Eminem: Manchester Evening News Arena, 2001
Striking fear in the hearts of Daily Mail readers everywhere, Slim Shady took pills, staged his own execution, and marched across the stage with his now-famous chainsaw and hockey mask. The scandalous concert was organized by gays and women's rights protesters.
The Strokes: London Astoria, February 3, 2001
London debut of The Strokes playing as rookies at the NME Awards. Hailed as the most important band of the new millennium, they unveiled future hits "Last Night" and "New-York City Cops" from their debut album Is This It, later voted by NME readers and journalists to be the 2001 album.
Last show at the London Astoria, 14 January 2009
After a long campaign failed to save the iconic venue from a bulldozer, Get Cape's Sam Duckworth hosted the final show. The line-up featured Frank Turner, ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead and The Automatic, culminating in a performance "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley.
The Clash: London Rainbow Theatre, 21 May 1977
By the time The Clash was released, the crowd had been foaming at the mouth with The Jam and Buzzcocks. During the opening song "London's Burning", enthusiastic fans refused to sit down and went on a rampage, pulling out over 200 seats in the process.
The Who: Leeds University, February 14, 1970
One of the two shows was organized specifically for the recording of the live album. Due to technical glitches, the sound from the first concert was unusable, forcing the band to hope for this performance. The New York Times called it "the best live rock album of all time".
Jay-Z: Glastonbury 2008
One of the most controversial performances in the history of the festival. Publicly criticized by Noel Gallagher before the performance, Jay-Z responded by walking on stage with Oasis' 1995 hit "Wonderwall", interrupting his "99 Problems". "The Times" called it "the most exciting performance in the last 10 years".
The White Stripes: London 100 Club, August 6, 2001
After a lot of hype, The White Stripes have finally unleashed their dirty Detroit blues in London. "Lustful and promiscuous, exuding sex and danger," one critic said of them, later calling them "the most important band that exists on the planet today."
The Last Shadow Puppets: Leeds Festival 2008
Alex Turner, inspired by the 1960s to collaborate with Miles Kane of The Rascals. Seemingly blended together, the duo performed alongside a 16-piece orchestra and enlisted James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco on drums. A really mature performance, suggesting that Alex Turner has more to offer than Arctic Monkeys.
Morrissey: London Finsbury Park, August 1992
Morrissey wrapped himself in a Union Jack and performed in front of an image of two female skinheads. During the song "National Front Disco", the restless crowd started throwing "projectiles". The artist ended his performance after nine songs and spent the next few years denying allegations of racism.
Pulp: Glastonbury 1995
Performing in place of The Stone Roses, who were forced to pull out, Pulp was met with a measure of skepticism from disgruntled Roses fans. Jarvis Cocker quickly rose above the "beer rush" to take the audience into his own hands. A seminal moment for Britpop that saw the rise of Pulp and the decline of The Stone Roses.
Bob Dylan: Electric Newport Festival 1965
The famous moment when Bob Dylan hit an electrician. The performance lasted 15 minutes before Dylan was stormed off the stage by the hissing crowd, who were angry that he turned his back on the people. He was later persuaded to perform two acoustic numbers. After the incident, Bob Dylan did not return to the festival for 37 years.
The Libertines: London Albion Rooms, April 2003
The Libertines have been hailed as the best new band in the UK. Band members Pete and Carl regularly hosted impromptu concerts in their Bethnal Green apartments. Pushing back the kitchen cabinet and seated on the sofas, fans and friends swooped down to see this latest "concert" at the so-called "Albion Rooms" and wait for the inevitable police vans.
Kings Of Leon: London Bush Hall, 2003
Long before touring sales, Kings Of Leon were god-fearing, bearded curiosities. Turning a London event into a sleazy New Orleans bar, they paved their way with debut album Youth And Young Manhood, giving the assembled crowd an early taste of future classics like Molly's Chambers and Red Morning Light.
The Velvet Underground & Nico: The Exploding Plastic Inevitable, 1966
A multimedia exhibition of Andy Warhol's work side by side with a live performance by The Velvet Underground and the dancing of the infamous muse Edie Sedgwick. Warhol's involvement helped bring the group—then almost unknown—to public attention.
Gallows: Old Blue Last, London, 3 December 2008
"I want to see the damn carnage," Frank Carter roared after smashing the chandelier. A chaotic performance that made the venue look like the culmination of Inglourious Basterds. At one point, Carter attacked one of the male audience members, allegedly for groping.
The Prodigy: Glastonbury 1995
The Prodigy stood out by a mile, dominating "guitar" indie bands. "Glastonbury, are you ready to rock?" shouted Maxim Reality, unleashing his dance/punk hybrid, turning the crowd into one big mess the festival has only seen.
Pixies: Glastonbury 1989
After the release of "Doolittle", this show confirmed that a generation had affirmed the excellence of the Pixies. Starting their set with "Bone Machine", they played their entire repertoire in alphabetical order, ending with "Where Is My Mind".
Joy Division: Birmingham University, May 2, 1980
The last concert of the group. Ian Curtis ended up backstage due to uncontrolled epilepsy. The band played without him and he reappeared on the final song "Digital". The concert also featured the song "Ceremony", which later became the debut single from New Order.
Ozzy Osbourne: Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, Iowa, 1982
In what has since been recorded as knowledge of metal, Ozzy bit off the head of a live bat, believing it to be a rubber toy. He was subsequently taken to the hospital in order to be vaccinated against rabies.
The Flaming Lips: Glastonbury 2003
Accompanied by fans dancing in furry animal costumes, The Flaming Lips have put a stigma on eccentric performances. The Guardian called it a pop concert that "could double as a performance art".
Sex Pistols: Live on the River Thames, London 1977
The Sex Pistols performed songs as they sailed down the River Thames to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee. The performance of "Anarchy In The UK" (as they slowly drifted past the Houses of Parliament) was a defining moment in a punk rock uprising that ended with the end of the concert due to the boat being overtaken by the police.
Oasis: Neighbort House, August 10-11, 1996
The concerts that crowned Oasis as leaders of the Britpop movement, confirming their status as the most popular British band after The Beatles. Over 250,000 spectators attended the concert during two August nights, which can be said to have become lucky, as there were more than two million people who wanted to. At the end of the second day, Noel Gallagher took the stage and announced: "This is our story!".
If the concert was a success, the audience will remember it with gratitude for decades to come. And if you are really lucky, he will even enter the annals of achievements immortalized in the Guinness Book of Records. I bring to your attention an uncompromising rating, which is dedicated to the best concerts in the history of music.
13. Rod Stewart, 1994 and Jean-Michel Jarre, 1997
Rod Stewart's record for attendance at concerts was 3,500,000 people! But you can’t even explain how the musician was able to enchant about half of the population of Rio de Janeiro. That's how many spectators gathered on the main beach of the capital of Brazil. Undoubtedly, there is much to love about Rod Stewart - as he is one of the most successful artists in Britain, a rock and pop veteran, a man and a steamboat! But so ... The concert was free or what? The ROLLING STONES once also hit charity. And by the way, on the same Brazilian beach. But the people were twice as small.
French musician Jean-Michel Jarre tied with Rod Stewart for first place in attendance. The figure of 3,500,000 people is even noted in the Guinness Book of Records. And not just anywhere, but already in Moscow! The concert itself was free, but never had so many people gathered at Jarre's, despite the fact that he arranged performances in more interesting places. He deserved the record - everything was at the highest level.
12. Mylene Farmer, 1999-2000
French singer Mylène Farmer practically does not perform outside of France. And in general, he does not give concerts very often. But the quantity is fully compensated by the quality. Gorgeous scenery, magnificent lighting, a large number of dancers, costume changes many times during the concert ... And what a show! This is the real show! In 1999, Farmer left France for the first time with a concert, and even reached Russia. MUZ-TV then called her performances the best concert of the year. Even the name struck me - "MYLENium"!
11. NIRVANA, 1994
Concerts "without electricity" by 1994 had long been invented. But it was the album of the very popular rock band NIRVANA "Unplugged in New York" at that time that turned acoustic programs into an obsession for almost all musicians, no matter what style they played. For the group itself, the performance on MTV turned out to be very revealing, but it was not like the madness that brought the team worldwide popularity and fame for life. And even posthumous for someone. By the way, it is quite possible that at the moment Kurt Cobain is giving just such concerts in rock and roll heaven.
10. Woodstock Festival, 1969
60s… Hippies, summer of love, sex revolution, short skirts and long legs… And it all comes together in one word – Woodstock is a three-day festival, three-day even, as people took the stage right at night. Few even saw the headliner of the event - Jimi Hendrix - the exhausted audience could no longer withstand such pressure of sex, drugs and rock and roll. According to police reports, three people died during the festival. Of course, the same number were born - right there, on the field. Then there was the 10th anniversary of the festival, the 20th, 25th and 30th anniversary, but there was no such resonance. Not the times, not the places.
09. Festival in Tushino, 1991
In terms of cult, something similar happened many years later in Moscow. Everything went great here: the right time, place and normal performers. Undoubted idols and generally recognized authorities for all rockers and metalheads gave a concert in the very lair of the just defeated "Evil Empire". Tickets were not required to be bought, which is why all the money went to alcohol, which was not forbidden to be carried on the airfield field. As a result, even the police themselves do not know the number of bloody skirmishes with the police. They still cannot even count how many people took part in the “Tushino massacre”! Even the numbers are impressive - from 500,000 to a million! Even METALLICA and AC/DC have said they've never played in front of so many people before.
08. Freddie Mercury Memorial Concert, 1992
Six months after Freddie Mercury's death, the members of QUEEN organized a grand funeral for their friend. They also raised money to open a fund to fight AIDS. Collected very quickly - all 72,000 tickets scattered in almost a couple of hours. Also - the broadcast of the concert in almost a hundred countries around the world. Together with the ex-QUEEN musicians, more than twenty bands and performers took turns performing on the Wembley Stadium stage - from David Bowie and Elton John, to METALLICA and GUNS N'ROSES.
07. QUEEN, 1986
QUEEN itself has taken to the Wembley stage more than once. One of these concerts was then recorded on a record and on video. And in 1986, this show was shown more than once on TV and played on the radio. The team was then very popular, Mercury was in the best shape, had not yet performed songs about a broken heart and crumbling makeup, the fans went crazy, they even dragged the 6-meter inflatable figure of Frebdy, which was in the sky above the stadium.
06. DEEP PURPLE, 1972
The Japanese are passionate about hard rock. It is in their blood and in the subconscious. But they didn't even know it before. They learned this from DEEP PURPLE, who played three shows in Japan in 1972. Concerts are like concerts, nothing like that. For the Japanese, this was a real revelation. The earth trembled, thunder rumbled, lightning flashed, and, in the noise of this element, the musicians gave the Japanese their seven commandments. And they, in turn, released these records on vinyl tablets. "Made in Japan" for many years became the standard of a live record in general.
05. DEPECHE MODE, 1988
Flying on tour to America in 1988, the musicians of the English band DEPECHE MODE complained about the unfavorable time chosen for the tour. Since, their new disc takes rather low places in foreign charts. But closer to the final 101st concert of the tour, the album “Music for the Masses” has actually already become popular. Therefore, it was a sin not to perpetuate such an event for history. A large-scale concert at the stadium in Pasadena formed the basis of the film "101", which even went into theatrical distribution.
04.U2, 1992-93
The U2 team has been working very productively on their concerts for a long time. For this rating, the concert “Zoo TV Tour” was chosen: hundreds of screens, radio towers, flying cars, a teleconference with Sarajevo, where the war was in full swing, the characters are similar to the “Mirror Ball Man” or “Flies” who called the UN and the American president Bush. The funny thing is that, according to the plan of the musicians, all this was supposed to make fun of these excesses at rock concerts. Funny - because the next U2 concerts each year became more and more difficult and larger.
03. Paul McCartney, 2003
Paul McCartney is almost the last of the Western rock musicians who made it to Russia. His former colleague Ringo Starr got to visit us earlier. But Paul was received and walked around the Kremlin by the president himself, and the concert show was in the very center of Moscow. Very few people performed directly on Red Square. The event, of course, is desirable and unforgettable and unique for us. By the way, there is a whole movie about this legendary show. The director was the famous musician and "Beatleman" Maxim Kapitanovsky.
02. Roger Waters, "The Wall"
30 years ago, Roger Waters was obsessed with the idea of a wall that separates ... well, his philosophy has changed over the years, and the wall, as a symbol and a stable source of income, remains constant to this day. Once upon a time, Waters built a wall even inside his former team, which led to an inevitable split. PINK FLOYD themselves already performed this work only a few times, and now there is no such group. But Roger builds and destroys his group with enviable constancy and regularity. Only now, the bricks are now not made of cardboard, but virtual. Well, it's the musicians themselves who came up with the recipe for success: why do we need new compositions when there are good old ones? The only thing left is to improve their concerts.
01. RAMMSTEIN
It's impossible to choose just one RAMMSTEIN concert. This hot band deserves to top the list of the most incendiary concerts of all time. And this makes it possible for them to stay at a high level even in times of creative crisis - recently, not all RAMMSTEIN works are equally useful. You can't say the same about the show, they are the main advantage of the team. Playing the same thing for so many years, but not everyone is able to always surpass themselves and surprise the audience!
The first record for the number of spectators at a concert was set by The Beatles - their half-hour show, held on August 15, 1965 at New York's Shea Stadium, was attended by 55,600 people.
And what performances of musicians have received the status of the largest concerts of our time?
10th place - Tokio Hotel
City: Parisdate: 14.04.2010
Spectators: 500 thousand
The final concert of the world tour in support of the new album of the young alternative band Tokio Hotel took place in Paris, at the very foot of the Eiffel Tower, and gathered 500,000 spectators, which allowed the show to get to the last line of our rating. “Welcome to Humanoid City,” the posters said, the same inscription adorned the tickets.
9th place - festival "Isle of White"
City Story by: Afton Downdate: 26.08 – 30.08.1970
Spectators: 600 thousand
The third show on the Isle of Wight was remembered by 600 thousand people with the performance of the legendary The Who, The Doors, Redbone and Jimi Hendrix, for whom this concert was the last in the UK. And exactly one year ago, he performed at the Woodstock festival, playing a snow-white "stratocaster", which was later recognized as almost the most expensive guitar in history.
Jimi Hendrix, Isle of White, 1970
8th place - Summer Jam at Watkins Glen festival
City: NYdate: 28.07.1973
Spectators: 620 thousand
At one time, this festival even got into the Guinness Book of Records as "a pop concert with the largest number of spectators." The concert took place at New York's Watkins Glen International Speedway and was headlined by the Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers Band.
7th place - Garth Brooks
City: NYdate: 07.08.1997
Spectators: 980 thousand
Nearly a million New Yorkers came to Central Park to watch a free performance by country music legend Garth Brooks in August 1997. The show was organized in support of the musician's new studio album ("Sevens"), which, thanks to such successful advertising, debuted at the first line of the national Billboards hit parade and soon received the status of a "diamond" record.
6th place - The Rolling Stones
City: Rio de Janeirodate: 18.02.2006
Spectators: 1.3 million
At the beginning of 2006, the unforgettable Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and colleagues gave a grand concert on the Copacabana beach. The figures are impressive: the dimensions of the stage were 60x22x20 meters, and sound equipment and special effects equipment weighing 70 tons were delivered by a separate aircraft. And - most importantly - admission to the show was free!
Preparing for the Rolling Stones concert in Copacabana
5th place - Peace without Border Festival
City: Havanadate: 20.09.2009
Spectators: 1.5 million
Hundreds of thousands of Cubans and guests of the island filled the capital's Revolution Square in support of peace in the countries of Central America. It's good that this place is one of the largest squares in the world, otherwise all the spectators simply would not fit.
4th place - the festival "Monsters of Rock"
City: Moscowdate: 28.09.1991
Spectators: 1.6 million
The rock festival, which took place just a month after the August coup, was attended by such heavy music stars as Metallica, AC/DC, Pantera, The Black Crowes. It is not surprising that the spectators, not spoiled by events of this kind, broke all previous records of the stadium in Tushino - according to estimates, the peak number of visitors exceeded one and a half million. By the way, the Russian rock scene was represented by the Electro Convulsive Therapy group - E.S.T.
"Monsters of Rock" in Tushino
3rd place - Queen
City: Sydneydate: 26.04.1985
Spectators: 2 million
In 1985, as part of The Worls Tour, Freddie Mercury and the band gave 4 concerts in Sydney. Of these, the record was broken by the second show in a row, which brought together about two million fans of Queen's creativity. Recording a concert in Sydney has become one of the band's most spectacular live videos.
2nd place - Jean Michel Jarre
City: Moscowdate: 06.09.1997
Spectators: 3.4 million
In search of entertainment for the evening, it is not necessary to go to the website of each hall and club, just look at our list of the top ten concert venues in Moscow.
#1 Crocus City Hall
One of the largest concert halls in Moscow, performances by world celebrities are held here almost non-stop, and in 2013 it was here that the Miss Universe contest was held. The main advantage of the hall is its size, it can accommodate up to 7,000 spectators. It was here that Sting, Lana Del Rey and Elton John performed when they visited Moscow with their tours. Although on the stage of Crocus City Hall you can hear a variety of artists: there was a concert of the Sretensky Monastery Choir, rapper Basta and the Comedy Woman show.
Address: M. Myakinino, 65-66 km of the Moscow Ring Road, Concert Hall "Crocus City Hall". (M. Myakinino)
The Backstreet Boys during a concert at Crocus City Hall
#2 Stadium Live
This is a concert venue from the founders of the B2 club, which can accommodate up to 8,000 spectators. The advantage of this site is the ability to see the stage from anywhere in the hall due to the absence of interfering structures and a large number of screens with online broadcast of what is happening. Another striking feature of this hall is the 140 m long bar, which solves the problem of queues for drinks. Very soon, a concert of One Republic will take place here.
Address: Sokol metro station, Leningradsky prospect, 80 building 17
The Foals during a concert at Stadium Live
#3 SC Olympic
Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga - they all chose the Olympic as a venue for their performances. Only the biggest stars perform in this hall, because to fill a hall the size of a football field you need to be the best. In 2009, the Olympic became the venue for the Eurovision Song Contest, and in addition to it, festivals and awards from various TV channels are often held here. Due to the huge size of the complex, the sound quality suffers, but the Olympic is famous for its shows.
Address: m. Prospekt Mira, Olympiysky Prospekt, 16
The auditorium of the Olympic
#4 Space Moscow
This is the only club of its kind where you can hear electronic music from the most famous DJs in the world. It was opened as a branch of the famous club Space Ibiza and hits proven on the international arena are played here. The scope and pathos of the club does not lag behind Space on the Spanish island. The main goal of the club was to promote its philosophy and even revolution in the club life of the capital.
Address: Kutuzovskaya metro station, Kutuzovsky prospect, 36, building 11
Space Moscow dance floor
#5 Club B2
It is in this club that concerts of legendary Russian and foreign rock bands take place. On non-concert days there are discos, jazz concerts and visitors can always spend the evening at the local bar. In B2, fans of rock music will be able to see the musicians up close and enjoy the live performance of their favorite songs. This club was created for those who do not like to listen to music in huge halls.
Address: m. Mayakovskaya, st. Bolshaya Sadovaya, 8.
Splin soloist Alexander Vasiliev during a performance in B2
#6 Moscow International House of Music
In search of classical music concerts, it is worth visiting the MIDM, where world-class opera singers often perform, they play the classics from Mozart to Shostakovich, as well as organ music and jazz. Even if you don't like the classics, the House of Music is worth a visit because of the magnificent architectural ensemble, from the roof of which you can see the Moskva river embankment and the Novospassky Monastery.
Address: metro station Paveletskaya, Kosmodamianskaya embankment, 52, building 8
Moscow International House of Music
#7 16 tons
The oldest English pub in Moscow, specializing in guitar bands. 16 tons is divided into two floors, the first is directly a pub, decorated in a traditional English style, here visitors can taste beer made at their own brewery. The second floor is a nightclub where performances by Russian and foreign bands take place almost every day.
Address: m. Street 1905, st. Presnensky Val, 6, building 1
Group Pizza during a performance at the club 16 Tons
#8 Park im. Gorky
Gorky Park has long become more than just a place for walking. There are several stages for performances, including the Musical Stage and the Green Theatre, made in the form of an amphitheater and preserved from the 30s of the twentieth century. A concert in the open-air Soviet amphitheater gives visitors high-quality sound and a special experience. Concerts, festivals and even graduation parties are constantly held in the park, however, all performances are held here only in the warm months of the year.
Address: M. Oktyabrskaya, st. Krymsky Val, 9, building 1
Svoy Subbotnik in Gorky Park
#9 GlavClub
This is a new Moscow club that specializes in holding concerts of big and not so big stars. Although it opened quite recently, its schedule is already filled with concerts of various artists, from metropolitan rappers to foreign rock bands, such as Blue Foundation.
Address: m. Leninsky prospect, st. Ordzhonikidze, 11
Pete Doherty during a speech at GlavClub
#10 Ray Just Arena Club
This club specializes in contemporary music concerts. Ray Just Arena is better known by its old name - Arena Moscow. The reputation of this club has suffered significantly due to the cancellation of several concerts, including a performance of the British band Placebo interrupted in the middle. Despite this, the club remains a great place to dance to the club music of famous DJs.
Address: Dynamo metro station, Leningradsky prospect, 31, building 4
Ray Just Arena Concert Hall The biggest concerts in the world - numbers, dates, facts.
55,600 people - this is the number of people who attended the show of The Beatles, which lasted half an hour. It took place in 1965 on August 15 at the stadium in New York and it was the first ever record for the number of spectators at a concert. But times are changing and now a much larger number of spectators gather at concerts. What were the biggest concerts in the world? You will learn about it by reading this article.
10Tokio Hotel
Paris, 2010, 500 thousand people
Welcome to Humanoid City - this inscription was written on the office and on tickets. This was the last concert of the tour, which took place in Paris, right at the Eiffel Tower.
9. Festival "Isle of White"
Afton Down, 26.08 to 30.08.1970, 600 thousand people
The festival was held on the Isle of Wight and featured Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Who and Redbone. For Jimi Hendrix, this was the last concert in the UK.
8. Rock over the Volga 2013
Samara region, pos. Petra-Dubrava, 2013, 692 thousand people
The festival took place on June 8 near the village of Petra-Dubrava. The hosts were Oleg Garkusha and Sergey Galanin. The duet "Bayan Mix" and the State Volga Russian Folk Choir named after I. Petr Miloslavov, as well as the groups Aquarium, Semantic hallucinations, Chizh & Co, Piknik, Bi-2, Alisa, Kipelov, Mordor, the headliners of the festival were Rammstein.
7. Garth Brooks
New York, 08/07/1997, 980 thousand people
Garth Brooks, the legend of country music, gathered almost a million spectators at his concert. A free concert was held in New York's Central Park to promote the new Sevens album. The album received the status of "diamond record" due to such successful advertising.
6. The Rolling Stones
Rio de Janeiro, 02/18/2006, 1.3 million people
The concert took place on Copacabana beach. The stage was 60x22x20 meters. Equipment and sound equipment were delivered by a separate plane, the total weight of which was 70 tons. Spectators could enjoy the concert for free.
5. Peace without Border
Havana, 09/20/2009, 1.5 million people
The festival took place on one of the largest squares that exist in the world, so it was able to accommodate such a large number of spectators. The concert was held in support of the peace of the countries of Central America.
4. Monsters of rock
Moscow, 09/28/1991, 1.6 million people
Immediately after the coup in August, a grandiose rock festival took place, in which world rock stars such as AC / DC, Pantera, Metallica, The Black Crowes participated. From domestic musicians, the Electro Convulsive Therapy group performed at the festival.
3.Queen
Sydney, 04/26/1985, 2 million people
Queen played 4 concerts in Sydney and the second in a row broke the record for the number of viewers. It was one of the most spectacular concerts.
2. Jean Michel Jarre
Moscow, 09/06/1997, 3.4 million people
On the day of the 850th anniversary of Moscow, in front of the Moscow State University, a concert by Jean Michel Jarre, which was called Oxygen In Moscow, took place. The concert was so grandiose and large-scale that even during the performance the cosmonauts of the Mir station were in direct communication.
1. The Biggest Concert in the World - Rod Stewart
Rio de Janeiro, 12/31/1994, 3.5 million people
It was the largest concert in the world to date, which brought together the outstanding soul musician Rod Stewart. The record of 3 and a half million people has not yet been broken.
The biggest concerts in the world
