Record-Breaking Concert Tours

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Which artist holds the record for the highest-grossing concert tour of all time?

  1. Ed Sheeran

  2. U2

  3. The Rolling Stones

  4. Taylor Swift


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ed Sheeran's 'The Divide Tour' (2017-2019) holds the record for the highest-grossing concert tour of all time, with a total gross of $776.2 million.

Who was the first artist to gross over $100 million in a single concert tour?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Madonna

  3. The Rolling Stones

  4. Bruce Springsteen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson's 'Bad World Tour' (1987-1989) was the first concert tour to gross over $100 million.

Which artist has the record for the most consecutive sold-out shows on a single concert tour?

  1. Prince

  2. Beyoncé

  3. Bruce Springsteen

  4. Madonna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prince holds the record for the most consecutive sold-out shows on a single concert tour, with 21 consecutive sold-out shows at the Forum in Inglewood, California, during his 'Purple Rain Tour' in 1984.

What is the record for the longest concert tour in history?

  1. The Rolling Stones' 'A Bigger Bang Tour' (2005-2007)

  2. U2's '360° Tour' (2009-2011)

  3. Bruce Springsteen's 'The River Tour' (1980-1981)

  4. Elton John's 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour' (2018-present)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Elton John's 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour' is the longest concert tour in history, with over 300 shows scheduled from 2018 to 2023.

Which artist has the record for the most attended concert tour of all time?

  1. The Rolling Stones

  2. U2

  3. Grateful Dead

  4. Bruce Springsteen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Grateful Dead hold the record for the most attended concert tour of all time, with over 15 million tickets sold for their 'Touch of Grey' tour in 1987.

Who was the first artist to use a stadium as a concert venue?

  1. The Beatles

  2. The Rolling Stones

  3. Jimi Hendrix

  4. Bob Dylan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Beatles were the first artists to use a stadium as a concert venue, performing at Shea Stadium in New York City in 1965.

Which artist holds the record for the highest-grossing concert tour by a female artist?

  1. Madonna

  2. Taylor Swift

  3. Beyoncé

  4. Celine Dion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Taylor Swift's 'Reputation Stadium Tour' (2018) holds the record for the highest-grossing concert tour by a female artist, with a total gross of $345.7 million.

Who was the first artist to perform in front of a million people at a single concert?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Madonna

  3. The Rolling Stones

  4. U2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson was the first artist to perform in front of a million people at a single concert, during his 'Dangerous World Tour' in 1992.

Which artist holds the record for the most number of shows performed on a single concert tour?

  1. The Rolling Stones

  2. U2

  3. Bruce Springsteen

  4. Elton John


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rolling Stones hold the record for the most number of shows performed on a single concert tour, with 147 shows on their 'A Bigger Bang Tour' (2005-2007).

Who was the first artist to use a jumbotron screen at a concert?

  1. Pink Floyd

  2. The Who

  3. Queen

  4. Led Zeppelin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pink Floyd were the first artists to use a jumbotron screen at a concert, during their 'The Wall Tour' in 1980-1981.

Which artist holds the record for the highest-grossing concert tour by a country artist?

  1. Garth Brooks

  2. Kenny Chesney

  3. George Strait

  4. Tim McGraw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garth Brooks holds the record for the highest-grossing concert tour by a country artist, with his 'The Garth Brooks World Tour' (1996-1998) grossing over $105 million.

Who was the first artist to use pyrotechnics at a concert?

  1. Kiss

  2. Mötley Crüe

  3. Van Halen

  4. Def Leppard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kiss were the first artists to use pyrotechnics at a concert, during their 'Alive!' tour in 1975.

Which artist holds the record for the most number of costume changes during a single concert?

  1. Cher

  2. Madonna

  3. Lady Gaga

  4. Beyoncé


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cher holds the record for the most number of costume changes during a single concert, with 11 costume changes during her 'The Cher Show' tour in 1999.

Who was the first artist to use a helicopter to enter a concert stage?

  1. Elton John

  2. David Bowie

  3. Prince

  4. Michael Jackson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elton John was the first artist to use a helicopter to enter a concert stage, during his 'A Single Man Tour' in 1979.

Which artist holds the record for the most number of sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden?

  1. Billy Joel

  2. Bruce Springsteen

  3. Elton John

  4. The Rolling Stones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

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