Ballbreaker World Tour
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The Ballbreaker World Tour was a concert tour played by the Australian hard rock band AC/DC, in support of their thirteenth studio album Ballbreaker, which was released on 26 September 1995. This tour had 5 legs around the world lasting 11 months starting on 12 January 1996 in Greensboro, North Carolina finishing on 30 November 1996 in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Background
This was Phil Rudd's first tour with the group since he rejoined in 1994.[1][2] The band started the tour in North America, followed by a European leg and an Australian leg at the end of the tour.[3] The band also performed in South America, playing to audiences of 65,000 in Brazil, Chile and Argentina.[2]
A video was played at the beginning of each concert featuring Beavis and Butt-head.[4] Each concert began with a large wrecking ball dropping down from a 38-foot crane and 'destroying' part of the stage which was a cement wall behind the drum riser, forming a gap in the stage, from which the band would emerge to open the show with "Back in Black". The sound system for the tour carried more than 50,000 watts.[5] Each show would conclude with "For Those About to Rock", which featured six working cannons.[4]
The Wildhearts supported on the second European and third US legs. "It turned from majesty to comedy to tragedy all in one month," shuddered mainstay Ginger. "We got there [the US] and took full advantage of the welcome that America affords a young band, which is as much drugs and alcohol as we could get our hands on – and then, inevitably, we started fighting with each other… I love AC/DC. They turn up, do their job and go. You tour for years and years and you don't do that by hanging out and partying all the time… We managed five dates."[6]
Reception
Brian Gnatt from the Michigan Daily, gave the Detroit performance a positive review. He opened his review, stating that despite the band's ages, they had a lot of untapped energy as they did 22 years ago. Gnatt praised the sound, stating that the guitar licks were as fresh as the day they were recorded as well as Brian Johnson's vocals - stating that they sounded good as ever despite the weakness of his voice on the Ballbreaker album. Also praising the performance of the band, Gnatt stated that it outshone all of the antics on stage, while also stating that Angus Young looked to be having fun while performing to screaming fans.[4]
Dale Martin from the Victoria Advocate had also given the band's performance a positive review. He opened his review, noting that the band thrives on simplicity and is a constant in the music world. The audience at the show as more subdued and expressed many approval, with the audience singing "You Shook Me All Night Long" until they lost their voices. Martin noted on the setlist changes in which the band performed all phases of their career. When Angus Young began his guitar solo, Martin said it lasted forever and that he was all over the place until he disappeared and reappeared on top of a burly security guard. He concluded his review, stating that fans at the end of the show were in awe and probably a little deaf, with sound reading decibels coming in at 129.[5]
Opening acts
- The Poor
- The Wildhearts
- Joe Satriani
- Sepultura
Set list
- "Back in Black"
- "Shot Down in Flames"
- "Thunderstruck"
- "Girls Got Rhythm"
- "Cover You in Oil" (Played sometimes instead of "Hail Caesar")
- "Shoot to Thrill"
- "Hard as a Rock"
- "Boogie Man"
- "Hail Caesar"
- "Hells Bells"
- "Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be" (played three times)
- "Dog Eat Dog" or "Down Payment Blues"
- "The Jack"
- "Ballbreaker"
- "Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution"
- "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"
- "You Shook Me All Night Long"
- "Whole Lotta Rosie"
- "T.N.T."
- "Let There Be Rock"
Encore
- "Highway to Hell"
- "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)"
Tour dates
Cancelled dates
Date | City | Country | Venue | Reason |
---|---|---|---|---|
22 March 1996 | Quebec City | Canada | Colisée de Québec | — |
18 June 1996 | Birmingham | England | NEC Arena | |
10 September 1996 | College Park | United States | Bryce Jordan Centre |
Box office score data
Date (1996) | City | Venue | Attendance | Gross | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 January | Greensboro, United States | Coliseum | 15,899 | $375,487 | [11] |
13 January | Charlotte, United States | Coliseum | 15,870 | $387,982 | |
17 January | Memphis, United States | The Pyramid | 16,463 | $356,992 | [12] |
18 January | Birmingham, United States | BJCC Arena | 10,005 / 10,704 | $245,123 | [13] |
20 January | St. Petersburg, United States | Thunderdome | 12,583 / 15,000 | $293,974 | [12] |
23 January | Atlanta, United States | Omni Arena | 12,994 | $331,347 | [14] |
25 January | Houston, United States | Summit | 13,433 | $315,975 | [15] |
27 January | San Antonio, United States | Alamodome | 15,237 | $361,482 | |
7 February | Portland, United States | Rose Garden | 15,626 / 17,000 | $355,740 | [16] |
10 February | Tacoma, United States | Dome | 19,397 | $443,469 | [17] |
13 February | Anaheim, United States | Arrowhead Pond | 10,503 / 11,400 | $241,742 | [16] |
14 February | Phoenix, United States | America West Arena | 12,737 | $314,109 | [18] |
16–17 February | Mexico City, Mexico | Sports Palace | 29,304 / 31,218 | $595,105 | [17] |
2 March | Minneapolis, United States | Target Center | 15,010 | $367,745 | [16] |
9 March | Chicago, United States | United Center | 15,725 | $393,125 | [19] |
11 March | Louisville, United States | Freedom Hall | 16,404 | $390,138 | |
15 March | New York City, United States | Madison Square Garden | 13,656 | $461,770 | [20] |
19 March | Boston, United States | FleetCenter | 15,033 | $428,441 | [21] |
27–28 March | Auburn Hills, United States | Palace | 32,887 | $822,175 | |
30–31 March | Cleveland, United States | Gund Arena | 35,082 | $860,430 | |
4 April | Dallas, United States | Reunion Arena | 15,671 | $352,515 | [22] |
Personnel
- Brian Johnson – lead vocals
- Angus Young – lead guitar
- Malcolm Young – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Cliff Williams – bass, backing vocals
- Phil Rudd – drums
Notes
- ^ Originally scheduled for 2 February 1996.
- ^ Originally scheduled for 30 January 1996.
- ^ Originally scheduled for 29 January 1996.
- ^ Originally scheduled for 1 February 1996.
- ^ Originally scheduled for 23 March 1996 and was originally scheduled to be in Colisée de Québec in Quebec City.
- ^ Originally scheduled for 4 July 1996.
References
Citations
- ^ Wall 2012.
- ^ a b c Perkins 2011.
- ^ a b "AC/DC Blasts Back on 'Ballbreaker'". Billboard. Vol. 107, no. 42. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 21 October 1995. pp. 14, 23. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ^ a b c Gnatt, Brian A. (29 March 1996). "Wild AC/DC rocks across the ages". Ann Arbor, Michigan: The Michigan Daily. pp. 8, 10. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ a b Martin, Dale (4 February 1996). "AC/DC turns up the volume". Victoria, Texas: The Victoria Advocate. p. 3E. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ Wilding, Philip (March 2011). "Ever Meet Hendrix?". Classic Rock #155. p. 36.
- ^ Durieux, Arnaud. "AC/DC Tour History - 1996 "Ballbreaker" World Tour". ac-dc.net. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Nightlife: Concerts". New York Magazine. Vol. 29, no. 10. New York Media, LLC. 11 March 1996. p. 80. ISSN 0028-7369. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Nightlife: Concerts". New York Magazine. Vol. 29, no. 30. New York Media, LLC. 5 August 1996. p. 90. ISSN 0028-7369. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Calendar: Concerts/Opera". Cincinnati Magazine. Vol. 29, no. 12. Emmis Communications. September 1996. p. 10. ISSN 0746-8210. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 4. Nielsen Business Media. 27 January 1996. p. 16. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
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- ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 7. Nielsen Business Media. 17 February 1996. p. 18. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 8. Nielsen Business Media. 24 February 1996. p. 14. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "Amusement Business Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 11. Nielsen Business Media. 16 March 1996. p. 21. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Amusement Business Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 9. Nielsen Business Media. 2 March 1996. p. 16. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 10. Nielsen Business Media. 9 March 1996. p. 14. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 12. Nielsen Business Media. 23 March 1996. p. 14. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 13. Nielsen Business Media. 30 March 1996. p. 22. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 16. Nielsen Business Media. 20 April 1996. p. 14. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 17. Nielsen Business Media. 27 April 1996. p. 16. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
Sources
- Perkins, Jeff (2011). AC/DC: Uncensored on the Record. Warwickshire, England: Coda Books Ltd. ISBN 9781908538543.
- Wall, Mick (2012). AC/DC: Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be. London, England: Orion. ISBN 978-1-4091-1536-6.
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