Backstreet's Back Tour was a concert tour by the

Backstreet Boys Backstreet Boys (often abbreviated as BSB) are an American vocal group consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. Lou Pearlman formed the group in 1993 in Orlando, Florida. The ...

that began in 1997 and concluded in 1998. It was also the first tour to be held all over the

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. The set list included songs from their second album

Backstreet's Back ''Backstreet's Back'' is the second studio album by American boy band Backstreet Boys, released internationally August 11, 1997 by Jive Records and Trans Continental Records, with the exception of United States. It was a follow-up to their su ...

(International) (1997) and several songs from their debut U.S. album,

(U.S.) (1997). During this tour, Backstreet Boys member

Brian Littrell Brian Thomas Littrell (born February 20, 1975) is an American singer and a member of the Backstreet Boys. He is also a contemporary Christian music artist, and released the solo album '' Welcome Home'' in 2006. He is the father of country singer ...

underwent surgery to correct a congenital heart defect he had had since birth. Surgery was necessary because the hole in his heart was getting larger. The group postponed a couple of show dates but Littrell was back performing with the group within weeks after the surgery only to have oxygen tanks in the wings of the stage.

Opening acts

Emjay Marie-Josée Riel also known as Emjay (born December 9, 1974) is a Canadian eurodance musician. Musical career After fronting a local Ottawa band for several years, she recorded a solo project in 1994 and signed a recording contract. She release ...

(December 27-January 7) *

Los Umbrellos Los Umbrellos was a Latin pop dance group formed in Denmark. It was formed by record producer Kenneth Bager in 1997 and disbanded in 1999. It was led by the rapper Al Agami, the exiled crown prince of the small African enclave of Lado. His family ...

(January 14-February 1, select dates) *

Westlife Westlife is an Irish pop vocal group formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1998. The group currently consists of members Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan, and Nicky Byrne. Brian McFadden was a member, until he left in 2004. The group temporarily di ...

(March 17-March 18) *

Solid HarmoniE Solid Harmonie (stylised as Solid HarmoniE, also known as SHE) are a British-American pop girl group. The group was moderately successful, releasing five singles and a self-titled album, before disbanding in 2000. They had the most success in ...

(March 17-March 22) *Thomas Jules-Stock (March 24-April 15, select dates) *

N-Tyce N-Tyce were a British four-piece girl group consisting of Ario Obubore, Chantal Kerzner, Donna Stubbs, and Michelle Robinson. The group recorded for Telstar Records in the late 1990s. They emerged when the Spice Girls were at the peak of thei ...

(March 24-April 15, select dates) *

Aaron Carter Aaron Charles Carter (December 7, 1987November 5, 2022) was an American singer and rapper. He came to fame as a teen pop singer in the late 1990s, establishing himself as a star among preteen and teenage audiences during the first years of th ...

(July 8-September 15) *

Jimmy Ray James Ray (born 3 October 1970), known professionally by his stage name Jimmy Ray, is an English singer, songwriter and musician. Career In press interviews and promotional materials, Ray cited his influence by the music of Elvis Presley and o ...

(July 8-September 15, select dates) * S.O.A.P. (July 8-September 15, select dates) * Chris Durán (September 18–19) * INOJ (November 18–19) * LFO (December 30–31)

Setlist

Notes: *indicates that they were performed in other parts of the tour *indicates that it was on the 'Homecoming: Live In Concert' show Performance Notes: *" Party Like It's 1999" was also performed as the Encore during the 'Homecoming: Live In Concert' show but not featured on the live recording.

Tour dates

;Festivals and other miscellaneous performances :

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:Jam at Nease : Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar :Orlando Bands Together : Radio Regenbogen Party : VIVA Unplugged '98 :Grad Nite : Kiss 108 Party :

Great New York State Fair The New York State Fair, also known as the Great New York State Fair, is a 13-day showcase of agriculture, entertainment, education, and technology. With midway rides, concessionaires, exhibits, and concerts, it has become New York's largest an ...

:Champlain Valley Fair :Allegan County Fair :York Fair ;Cancellations and rescheduled shows

Personnel

*Lead Vocals: Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, AJ McLean *Tour Director: *Tour Manager: Paul 'Skip' Rickert *Assistant Tour Manager: Tim Krieg *Co-Director: Denise McLean *Co-Director: Nicole Peltz *Press Liaison: Leila Eminson *Tour Accountant: Vincent Corry *Staff Photographer: Andre Csillig *Musical Director: William 'Bubba' Bryant *Costume Design: Jill Focke, Kerstin 'Kiki' Theileis, Janine Schreiber *Choreographer:

Fatima Robinson Fatima Robinson (born August 29, 1971) is an American dancer, music video director and choreographer. Career Robinson has choreographed dance routines (for live performances and music videos) for several musical and pop artists, notably for th ...

** *Assistant Choreographer: Richard "Swoop" Whitebear

Security

*Billy Evans: Nick's Security *Tom LeBrun: Head of Security/Brian's Security *Marc Preston: Howie's Security *Marcus Johnson: AJ's Security *Carlos Cardenas: Kevin's Security *John "Q" Elgani: Security

Band

*Keyboards & Synthesizers: Tommy Smith *Electric & Acoustic Guitar: Billy Chapin *Keyboards / Acoustic Guitar: Dennis Gallo *Percussion / Saxophone: Obie Morant *Bass Guitar & Synth Bass: Freddy Mollings *Drums & Percussion: Tim Berkible

References

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