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The Legacy of Legendary Concert Tours

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Which concert tour is often referred to as the "Tour of the Century"?

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

  2. Madonna - The MDNA Tour (2012)

  3. U2 - The Joshua Tree Tour 2017

  4. Bruce Springsteen - The River Tour (1980-1981)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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.

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

  1. Ed Sheeran - The Divide Tour (2017-2019)

  2. Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour (2023)

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

  4. U2 - The 360° Tour (2009-2011)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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.

Who was the first artist to perform at the iconic Madison Square Garden for five consecutive nights?

  1. Bruce Springsteen

  2. The Grateful Dead

  3. Elton John

  4. Billy Joel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which concert tour featured a record-breaking 101 shows in a single year?

  1. The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Tour (1994-1995)

  2. U2 - The Joshua Tree Tour (1987)

  3. Madonna - The Girlie Show World Tour (1993)

  4. Michael Jackson - Bad World Tour (1987-1989)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which concert tour was the first to utilize a 360-degree stage setup?

  1. U2 - The 360° Tour (2009-2011)

  2. Madonna - The MDNA Tour (2012)

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

  4. Bruce Springsteen - The River Tour (1980-1981)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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.

Which concert tour was the first to gross over $100 million?

  1. The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour (1989-1990)

  2. Madonna - The Girlie Show World Tour (1993)

  3. Michael Jackson - Bad World Tour (1987-1989)

  4. Bruce Springsteen - The River Tour (1980-1981)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

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

  1. Bruce Springsteen

  2. The Grateful Dead

  3. Elton John

  4. Billy Joel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which concert tour featured the first-ever use of pyrotechnics on stage?

  1. The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Tour (1994-1995)

  2. U2 - The Joshua Tree Tour (1987)

  3. Madonna - The Girlie Show World Tour (1993)

  4. Pink Floyd - The Wall Tour (1980-1981)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which concert tour featured the first-ever use of video screens on stage?

  1. The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour (1989-1990)

  2. U2 - The Joshua Tree Tour (1987)

  3. Madonna - The Girlie Show World Tour (1993)

  4. Genesis - The Invisible Touch Tour (1986-1987)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which concert tour was the first to utilize a hydraulic stage?

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

  2. U2 - The 360° Tour (2009-2011)

  3. Madonna - The MDNA Tour (2012)

  4. Lady Gaga - The Monster Ball Tour (2009-2011)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which concert tour featured the first-ever use of a flying stage?

  1. The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Tour (1994-1995)

  2. U2 - The Joshua Tree Tour (1987)

  3. Madonna - The Girlie Show World Tour (1993)

  4. Peter Gabriel - The Secret World Tour (1989-1990)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which concert tour featured the first-ever use of a revolving stage?

  1. The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour (1989-1990)

  2. U2 - The Joshua Tree Tour (1987)

  3. Madonna - The Girlie Show World Tour (1993)

  4. David Bowie - The Glass Spider Tour (1987)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which concert tour featured the first-ever use of a catwalk on stage?

  1. The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Tour (1994-1995)

  2. U2 - The Joshua Tree Tour (1987)

  3. Madonna - The Girlie Show World Tour (1993)

  4. Michael Jackson - Bad World Tour (1987-1989)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which concert tour featured the first-ever use of a zip line on stage?

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

  2. U2 - The 360° Tour (2009-2011)

  3. Madonna - The MDNA Tour (2012)

  4. Lady Gaga - The Monster Ball Tour (2009-2011)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which concert tour featured the first-ever use of a water screen on stage?

  1. The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Tour (1994-1995)

  2. U2 - The Joshua Tree Tour (1987)

  3. Madonna - The Girlie Show World Tour (1993)

  4. Pink Floyd - The Division Bell Tour (1994)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

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