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MTV Europe Music Award For Best Live Act
The MTV Europe Music Award for Best Live Act is an award category for the MTV Europe Music Awards. It was first awarded in 1995, which Take That won for their Nobody Else Tour.Lasting from March to October 1995. U2 and Ed Sheeran Edward Christopher Sheeran (; born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, he began writing songs around the age of eleven. In early 2011, Sheeran independently re ... won the award the most times, both receiving two awards. The award was briefly named Best Headliner for the 2007 and 2008 ceremonies. Winners and nominees Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold. 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s See also * MTV Video Music Award for Best Stage Performance References {{DEFAULTSORT:Mtv Europe Music Award For Best Live Act MTV Europe Music Awards Awards established in 1995 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards (originally named MTV European Music Awards, commonly abbreviated as MTV EMA) are awards presented by Paramount International Networks to honour artists and music in pop culture. It was originally conceived as an alternative to the MTV Video Music Awards, which are hosted annually in the United States. The Europe Music Awards are held every year in a different country; it has been hosted mostly in the United Kingdom. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by prominent artists, and the presentation of those awards that have a more popular interest. The awards are a reflection of the international and continental music scene. They are representative of geographical origin and of achievement in diverse musical genres and disciplines, indicative of the diversity and scope of the show. Since the 2007 ceremony, viewers are able to vote for their favourite artists in all general categories by visiting MTV's website. The 1st Europe Music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HIStory World Tour
The ''HIS''tory World Tour was the third and final worldwide solo concert tour by American singer and recording artist Michael Jackson, covering Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and North America. The tour included a total of 82 concerts spanning the globe with stops in 57 cities, 35 countries on 5 continents. The tour promoted Jackson's 1995 album '' HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I''. The second leg also promoted the remix album '' Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix''. The tour was attended by over 4.5 million fans.Grant, p. 188Grant, p. 202 Overview The tour was announced on May 29, 1996, and marked Jackson's first concert tour since his Dangerous World Tour ended in late 1993. Jackson's debut concert for the tour, performed at Letna Park in Prague, was one of the largest single attended concerts in his career, with over 125,000 people. On October 7, 1996, he performed for the first time ever in the Arab world and Africa as a solo artist in Tunis. During ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 MTV Europe Music Awards
The 14th annual MTV European Music Awards were held at the Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany on 1 November 2007. The show received a total of 78 million votes, the most in MTV Europe Music Awards history. Foo Fighters opened the show, with frontman Dave Grohl hosting the VIP 'Glamour Pit' area, interviewing celebrities live on air. Other performances on the night included Avril Lavigne, Amy Winehouse with "Back to Black", Tokio Hotel, will.i.am and Babyshambles. Presenters on the night included Joss Stone, model Lily Cole, R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and F1 driver Lewis Hamilton. Nominations Winners are in bold text. Regional nominations Winners are in bold text. New Sounds of Europe competition Regional competition International competition * Bedwetters * Firma * Yakup * Sunrise Avenue — Eliminated on 28/10 * Christophe Willem — Eliminated on 27/10 * Jaula de Grillos — Eliminated on 26/10 * Buraka Som Sistema — Eliminated on 25/10 * Chakuza — Eliminated on 24/1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elevation Tour
The Elevation Tour was a worldwide concert tour by Irish rock band U2. Staged in support of the group's 2000 album ''All That You Can't Leave Behind'', the tour visited arenas across North America and Europe in 2001. Contrasting with the extravagant, outdoor productions of the band's previous two live ventures, the Zoo TV Tour (1992–1993) and the PopMart Tour (1997–1998), the Elevation Tour saw them return to indoor arenas with a much more stripped-down, intimate stage design. The stage featured a heart-shaped catwalk that encircled many audience members, and festival seating was offered in the United States for the first time in the group's history. The Elevation Tour comprised 113 shows over three legs. It opened on 24 March 2001 with the first leg in North America, the second leg in Europe that summer, and the third leg returning to North America that autumn, ending on 2 December 2001. It was both the highest-grossing concert tour in North America (US$109.7 million) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lenny Kravitz
Leonard Albert Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter. His style incorporates elements of rock, blues, soul, R&B, funk, jazz, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, pop and folk. Kravitz won the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance four years in a row from 1999 to 2002, breaking the record for most wins in that category and setting the record for most consecutive wins in one category by a male. He has been nominated for and won other awards, including American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Radio Music Awards, Brit Awards, and Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. Kravitz's hit singles include "It Ain't Over 'til It's Over" (1991) and " Again" (2000), each of which reached the top 10 on the ''Billboard'' Top 100 chart; other hits include " Let Love Rule" (1989), "Always on the Run" (1991), "Are You Gonna Go My Way" (1993), " Fly Away" (1998), and "American Woman" (1999), each of which reached the top 10 on the Alternative Airplay chart. Kr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Untouchables Tour
Untouchables or The Untouchables may refer to: American history * Untouchables (law enforcement), a 1930s American law enforcement unit led by Eliot Ness * ''The Untouchables'' (book), an autobiography by Eliot Ness and Oscar Fraley * ''The Untouchables'' (film), a 1987 feature film directed by Brian De Palma, based on Ness's book Music * Untouchables (punk band), an American hardcore punk band * The Untouchables (Los Angeles band), an American ska and soul band * The Untouchables, an English progressive rock band formed by Adrian Smith Albums * ''Untouchables'' (album), by Korn * ''Untouchables'', by Lakeside Songs * "Untouchables", by Toya from her 2001 self-titled album, '' Toya'' * "Untouchables", by DJ Kay Slay from '' The Streetsweeper, Vol. 2'' * "The Untouchables", by Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez * "The Untouchables", by Frank Zappa from ''Broadway the Hard Way'' Television * ''The Untouchables'' (1959 TV series), based on Ness's book, starring Robert Stack * ''The Unt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korn
Korn (stylized as KoЯn, or occasionally KoRn) is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band is notable for pioneering the nu metal genre and bringing it into the mainstream. Originally formed in 1993 by three members of the band L.A.P.D., Korn's current lineup features founding members James "Munky" Shaffer (guitar); Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu (bass); Brian "Head" Welch (guitar, backing vocals); and Jonathan Davis (lead vocals, bagpipes), with the addition of Ray Luzier (drums) in 2007, replacing the band's first drummer David Silveria. Korn made a demo tape, ''Neidermayer's Mind'', in 1993, which was distributed free to record companies and on request to members of the public. Their debut album '' Korn'' was released in 1994, followed by '' Life Is Peachy'' in 1996. The band first experienced mainstream success with '' Follow the Leader'' (1998) and '' Issues'' (1999), both of which debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exciter Tour
Exciter may refer to: Music * Exciter (band), a Canadian speed metal band ** ''Exciter'' (Exciter album), also known as ''O.T.T.'', a 1988 album by Exciter * ''Exciter'' (Depeche Mode album), a 2001 album by Depeche Mode * "Exciter" (song) a 1978 song by Judas Priest from ''Stained Class'' * "Excite", a 1999 song by Bomb Factory from '' Bomb Factory'' * "Exciter", a 1983 song by Kiss from '' Lick It Up'' Other uses * Exciter (effect), audio effect unit * Exciter (audio transducer), a transducer. * Exciter bulb, a light source for reading the optical soundtrack on motion picture film * Exciter, the oscillator and modulator together in large transmitters * Exciter, a component in an electrical alternator that provides direct current for excitation of a permanent magnet * S2 6.8 Exciter, an American sailboat design * Yamaha Exciter, a motorcycle model manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation See also * Excitation (other) * Excited (other) Excited may refer to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in Basildon, Essex, in 1980. The band currently consists of Dave Gahan (lead vocals and co-songwriting) and Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, co-lead vocals and main songwriting). Depeche Mode, originally formed by the lineup of Gahan, Gore, Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke, released their debut album '' Speak & Spell'' in 1981, bringing the band onto the British new wave scene. After founding member Clarke left following the release of the album, they recorded '' A Broken Frame'' as a trio. Gore took over as main songwriter and later, in 1982, Alan Wilder replaced Clarke, establishing a lineup that continued for 13 years. The band's last albums of the 1980s, ''Black Celebration'' and '' Music for the Masses'', established them as a dominant force within the electronic music scene. A highlight of this era was the band's June 1988 concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl, where they drew a crowd in excess of 60,000 people. In e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
By The Way World Tour
The By the Way Tour was a worldwide concert tour by the Red Hot Chili Peppers in support of their eighth studio album, ''By the Way''. A DVD of the August 23, 2003 concert in Slane Castle, titled Live at Slane Castle, was released after the tour ended. Background The songs of By the Way sound more melodic than the previous funk-rock releases. This was made possible by John Frusciante, who wanted the album to have a more atmospheric soundscape. However, Flea disagreed with the approach the album was going, but felt that he wasn't heard. It reached the point that he almost quit the band after the album was released. Fortunately, Flea and Frusciante were able to reconcile, and the band were able to start the tour. After beginning the tour in Europe, the band played a concert at Ellis Island, titled "Pep Rally" and sponsored by K-Rock. The New York Post declared the show "one of the top concerts of the year." Other notable concerts in this tour include the May 20, 2002 concert the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983, comprising vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante. Their music incorporates elements of alternative rock, funk, punk rock, hard rock, hip hop, and psychedelic rock. Their eclectic range has influenced genres such as funk metal, rap metal, rap rock, and nu metal."With their unique fusion of funk with hard rock and their shirtless macho posturing, the Chili Peppers laid the groundwork for today's nu-metal and rap metal." 08/2002 — ''Guitar World'' With over 120 million records sold worldwide, Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of the best-selling bands of all time. They hold the records for most number-one singles (14), most cumulative weeks at number one (85) and most top-ten songs (25) on the ''Billboard'' Alternative Songs chart. They have won six Grammy Awards, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, and in 2022 received a sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 MTV Europe Music Awards
The 2002 Europe Music Awards were held at Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona. Performances included a rendition of " Dirrty" from Christina Aguilera featuring Redman as they performed in a boxing ring with Christina sporting leather chaps. Whitney Houston, Pink, Bon Jovi and Foo Fighters each performed as did Coldplay and Eminem, both making their EMA debut. Winners on the night included Jennifer Lopez, taking Best Female for the second year running. Kylie Minogue, Pamela Anderson, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jade Jagger, Pierce Brosnan. Anastacia, Rachel Roberts, and Melanie C presented awards. Nominations Winners are in bold text. Regional nominations Winners are in bold text. Performances Pre show *t.A.T.u. — "All the Things She Said" Main show *Röyksopp — " Remind Me / Poor Leno" *Pink — "Get the Party Started / Don't Let Me Get Me / Just Like a Pill" * Eminem — " Cleanin' Out My Closet / Lose Yourself" * Foo Fighters — " All My Life" *Christina Aguilera ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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