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  1. On This Day September 25, 1981 – The Rolling Stones Opened Their US Tour in Philadelphia

    On This Day September 25, 1981 – The Rolling Stones Opened Their US Tour in Philadelphia

    On this day September 25, 1981 The Rolling Stones kicked off their highly anticipated US tour with a massive concert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The tour supported their album Tattoo You and marked one of the biggest rock events of the early 80s, drawing huge crowds and critical acclaim. The...
  2. On This Day September 22, 1982 – The Who Began Their Farewell Tour in Washington D.C.

    On This Day September 22, 1982 – The Who Began Their Farewell Tour in Washington D.C.

    On this day September 22, 1982 The Who began their highly publicized Farewell Tour in Washington D.C. At the time, the band announced it as their final major outing, drawing enormous attention from fans who believed it would be their last chance to see the legendary rock group perform live. The...
  3. On This Day August 29 1984 – The Jacksons Victory Tour Set a Concert Record

    On This Day August 29 1984 – The Jacksons Victory Tour Set a Concert Record

    On this day August 29 1984, The Jacksons Victory Tour set a new record by selling over 1.1 million tickets, making it the highest grossing concert tour in North America at the time. The tour marked the final time all six Jackson brothers performed together and capitalized on the massive success...
  4. On This Day August 9 1984 – Iron Maiden Launched Their World Slavery Tour in Poland

    On This Day August 9 1984 – Iron Maiden Launched Their World Slavery Tour in Poland

    On this day August 9 1984, Iron Maiden made rock history by launching their massive World Slavery Tour in Warsaw, Poland. This event was more than just the beginning of one of the band’s most ambitious tours. It marked the first time a major Western rock band performed behind the Iron Curtain...
  5. On This Day: June 8, 1989 - Rod Stewart Plays First Concert at Toronto's New Skydome

    On This Day: June 8, 1989 - Rod Stewart Plays First Concert at Toronto's New Skydome

    On this day June 8, 1989, Rod Stewart performed the very first concert at Toronto’s brand new Skydome. The state of the art stadium, later renamed the Rogers Centre, opened its roof for a crowd of over 50,000 fans as Stewart launched the venue’s entertainment legacy in grand fashion. The...
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    On This Day: Riot Breaks Out at Black Sabbath Concert - October 9, 1980

    On this day, October 9, 1980, a riot erupted at a Black Sabbath concert in Milwaukee after the band walked off the stage. The chaos began when bassist Geezer Butler was struck in the head by a bottle, causing the band to leave in frustration. Fun Fact! Ozzy Osbourne, who had recently left the...
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    The Romantics Withdraw from ’80s Totally Tubular Festival Tour Due to "Medical" Reasons; The Tubes Added

    Organizers of the star-studded 1980s-themed tour have announced that The Romantics will no longer be performing due to an "unforeseen medical situation." They will be replaced on select dates by the veteran San Francisco band, The Tubes. The Romantics have posted a message on their official...
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