Bad was the first solo
concert tour
A concert tour (or simply tour) is a series of concerts by an artist or group of artists in different cities, countries or locations. Often concert tours are named to differentiate different tours by the same artist and to associate a specific to ...
by American singer
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over a ...
, launched in support of his seventh studio album ''
Bad
Bad or BAD may refer to:
Common meanings
*Evil, the opposite of moral good
* Erroneous, inaccurate or incorrect
* Unhealthy, or counter to well-being
* Antagonist, the threat or obstacle of moral good
Acronyms
* BAD-2, a Soviet armored troll ...
'' (1987). Sponsored by
Pepsi
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History
Pepsi was ...
and spanning 16 months, the tour included 123 concerts for over 4.4 million fans across 15 countries. It grossed a total of $125 million, making it the second
highest-grossing tour of the 1980s after
Pink Floyd
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's
Momentary Lapse of Reason tour, and earning two new entries in the ''
Guinness World Records
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'' for the largest grossing tour in history and the tour with the largest attended audience.
It was nominated for "Tour of the Year 1988" at the inaugural
International Rock Awards.
At the end of the Bad tour, Jackson made a public statement that he intended for it to be his last as a touring artist, as he had plans to transition to filmmaking; however, it was followed by the
Dangerous World Tour
The Dangerous World Tour was the second world concert tour by American singer Michael Jackson to promote his eighth studio album ''Dangerous.'' The tour was sponsored by Pepsi-Cola. All profits were donated to various charities including Jacks ...
in 1992–1993 and the
''HIS''tory World Tour in 1996–1997. Except for two shows in Hawaii during the ''HIS''tory Tour, this would be the only time that Jackson would tour the United States as a solo artist.
History
First leg (1987)
Following business negations (made by family friend and one time rival
Jimmy Osmond
James Arthur Osmond (born April 16, 1963), also known as Little Jimmy Osmond, is an American singer, actor, and businessman. He is the youngest member of the sibling musical group the Osmonds. As a solo artist, Osmond has accumulated six gold re ...
of
the Osmonds
The Osmonds were an American family music group who reached the height of their fame in the early to mid-1970s. The group had its best-known configurations as a quartet (billed as the Osmond Brothers) and a quintet (as the Osmonds). The group ...
) a deal was made that allowed sponsorships from
Nippon
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and
Pepsi
Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink manufactured by PepsiCo. Originally created and developed in 1893 by Caleb Bradham and introduced as Brad's Drink, it was renamed as Pepsi-Cola in 1898, and then shortened to Pepsi in 1961.
History
Pepsi was ...
. It was then announced on June 29, 1987, by Jackson's manager
Frank DiLeo
Frank Michael DiLeo (October 23, 1947 – August 24, 2011) was an American music industry executive and actor, known for his portrayal of gangster Tuddy Cicero in Martin Scorsese's ''Goodfellas''. From 1984 to 1989, and again in 2009, he was ...
that Jackson would embark on his first solo world
concert tour
A concert tour (or simply tour) is a series of concerts by an artist or group of artists in different cities, countries or locations. Often concert tours are named to differentiate different tours by the same artist and to associate a specific to ...
.
The tour began in large stadiums in Japan, marking Jackson's first performances in the country since 1973 as part of
the Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 (sometimes stylized as the Jackson 5ive, also known as the Jacksons) are an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family. The group was founded in 1964 in Gary, Indiana, and for most o ...
.
The first nine scheduled concerts that began on September 12 sold out within hours, and five more were added due to high demand.
[Campbell 1993, p. 208.] Over 600 journalists, cameramen and fans waited for Jackson's arrival to the country at Tokyo's
Narita International Airport
Narita International Airport ( ja, 成田国際空港, Narita Kokusai Kūkō) , also known as Tokyo-Narita, formerly and originally known as , is one of two international airports serving the Greater Tokyo Area, the other one being Haneda Airport ...
.
[Bad Tour Programme (1988), Far East Report] His pet chimpanzee
Bubbles, who took a separate flight, was greeted by more than 300 people.
A chartered
jumbo jet
A wide-body aircraft, also known as a twin-aisle aircraft, is an airliner with a fuselage wide enough to accommodate two passenger aisles with seven or more seats abreast. The typical fuselage diameter is . In the typical wide-body economy cabin ...
was used to carry 22 truckloads of equipment, along with Jackson's entourage of 132 for the tour.
The stage set used 700 lights, 100 speakers, 40 lasers, three mirrors, and two 24-by-18 foot screens. Performers wore 70 costumes, four of which were attached with
fiber optic
An optical fiber, or optical fibre in Commonwealth English, is a flexible, transparent fiber made by drawing glass (silica) or plastic to a diameter slightly thicker than that of a human hair. Optical fibers are used most often as a means to ...
lights.
While in Tokyo, Australian pop music critic
Ian "Molly" Meldrum conducted an exclusive interview with Jackson and DiLeo that was featured on ''
60 Minutes
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'' in the United States and Australia.
On September 18, Jackson was handed the
Key to the Osaka Castle by Yasushi Oshima, the mayor of
Osaka
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2. ...
. He was accompanied by Bubbles, who was the first animal allowed inside the city's town hall. Jackson dedicated his Japanese concerts to Yoshiaki Hagiwara, a five-year-old boy who was kidnapped and murdered, and gave ¥1,614,701 (around $15,017) to the parents of Hagiwara.
Attendance figures for the first 14 dates in Japan totaled a record-breaking 450,000.
Crowds of 200,000 were what past performers could manage to draw for a single tour.
Jackson performed five concerts in
Melbourne
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,
Sydney
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, and
Brisbane
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in Australia in November. While off stage, he spent time visiting sick children at their homes in the Sydney suburbs.
Second leg (1988–1989)
Rehearsals for the tour's 1988 leg took place at the
Pensacola Civic Center
Pensacola Bay Center (formerly Pensacola Civic Center) is an indoor arena located in Pensacola, Florida. It is owned by Escambia County and operated by ASM Global. The Bay Center has a capacity of 8,049 for hockey games, and as much as 10,000 ...
in
Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola () is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle, and the county seat and only incorporated city of Escambia County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 54,312. Pensacola is the principal ...
from January 22 to February 18, 1988.
Vincent Paterson
Vincent Paterson (born May 4, 1950) is an American director and choreographer who has had an expansive career in many parts of the entertainment industry including film, Broadway, concert tours, opera, music videos, television and commercials. He ...
, who had worked with Jackson on several videos, was brought in to choreograph and co-direct the tour with Michael. On the last day of preparation, Jackson allowed 420 school pupils to watch him perform a full
dress rehearsal
A rehearsal is an activity in the performing arts that occurs as preparation for a performance in music, theatre, dance and related arts, such as opera, musical theatre and film production. It is undertaken as a form of practising, to ens ...
after the children made him a rap music video in his honor.
The first performances were to begin in
Atlanta
Atlanta ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia, but its territory falls in both Fulton and DeKalb counties. With a population of 498,715 ...
, yet Pepsi officials objected as the city was home to rival drinks company
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola, or Coke, is a carbonated soft drink manufactured by the Coca-Cola Company. Originally marketed as a temperance drink and intended as a patent medicine, it was invented in the late 19th century by John Stith Pemberton in Atlanta ...
.
[Campbell 1993, p. 212.] For both Atlanta shows, Jackson gave 100 tickets to the Children's Wish Foundation for terminally ill children.
[Campbell 1993, p. 213.] The first of three concerts at
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as The Garden or by its initials MSG, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City. It is located in Midtown Manhattan between Seventh and Eighth avenues from 31st to 33rd Street, above Pennsylva ...
in New York City in March served as a benefit to raise $500,000 to the
United Negro College Fund
UNCF, the United Negro College Fund, also known as the United Fund, is an American philanthropic organization that funds scholarships for black students and general scholarship funds for 37 private historically black colleges and universities. ...
. Jackson presented a check of $600,000 to the fund.
[Campbell 1993, p. 189.] On March 2, 1988, Jackson performed at the
30th Annual Grammy Awards
The 30th Annual Grammy Awards were held March 2, 1988, at Radio City Music Hall, New York City. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year.
Album of the Year went to U2 for ''The Joshua Tree'', and Song of the Year went ...
, receiving an enormous standing ovation after performing "
The Way You Make Me Feel
"The Way You Make Me Feel" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records on November 9, 1987, as the third single from his seventh studio album, '' Bad''. It was written and composed by Jackson, and pro ...
" and "
Man in the Mirror
"Man in the Mirror" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson. It was written by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. It was released on February 6, 1988, as the fourth single from Jackson' ...
". Jackson's album, ''Bad'' was also nominated for
Album of the Year at the ceremony. Jackson began his European tour in Rome at the
Flaminio Stadium on May 23, 1988. Police and security guards rescued hundreds of fans from being crushed in the crowd of 35,000. Police reported 130 women fainted at the concert in
Vienna
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on June 2. On June 17, Jackson traveled to the town of
Vevey
Vevey (; frp, Vevê; german: label=former German, Vivis) is a town in Switzerland in the canton of Vaud, on the north shore of Lake Geneva, near Lausanne. The German name Vivis is no longer commonly used.
It was the seat of the district of ...
to meet
Oona O'Neill
Oona O'Neill, Lady Chaplin (14 May 1925 – 27 September 1991) was an actress who was the daughter of Irish-American playwright Eugene O'Neill and English-born writer Agnes Boulton, and the fourth and last wife of English actor and film-maker Ch ...
, the widow of comic actor
Charlie Chaplin
Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. (16 April 188925 December 1977) was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is consider ...
. "I have fulfilled my biggest childhood dream", said Jackson after the visit. The most successful of the European dates were those in London at
Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium (branded as Wembley Stadium connected by EE for sponsorship reasons) is a football stadium in Wembley, London. It opened in 2007 on the site of the Wembley Stadium (1923), original Wembley Stadium, which was demolished from 200 ...
. Ticket demand for the five July dates exceeded 1.5 million, enough to fill the 72,000 capacity venue 20 times.
[Campbell 1993, p. 216.] Jackson performed seven sold-out shows, beating the previous record held by
Madonna
Madonna Louise Ciccone (; ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Widely dubbed the " Queen of Pop", Madonna has been noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, a ...
,
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He has released 21 studio albums, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. Originally from the Jersey Shore, he is an originat ...
and
Genesis
Genesis may refer to:
Bible
* Book of Genesis, the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and of mankind
* Genesis creation narrative, the first several chapters of the Book of ...
. More shows could have been added, but the venue had reached its quota for live performances.
The third concert on
July 16
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was attended by
Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales (born Diana Frances Spencer; 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997) was a member of the British royal family. She was the first wife of King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) and mother of Princes William and Harry. Her ac ...
and
Prince Charles
Charles III (Charles Philip Arthur George; born 14 November 1948) is King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms. He was the longest-serving heir apparent and Prince of Wales and, at age 73, became the oldest person to ...
.
[Campbell 1993, p. 217.] On September 8, Jackson was entered into the ''
Guinness World Records
''Guinness World Records'', known from its inception in 1955 until 1999 as ''The Guinness Book of Records'' and in previous United States editions as ''The Guinness Book of World Records'', is a reference book published annually, listing world ...
'', the first of three times from the tour alone. The Wembley shows were attended by a record 504,000 people. Management also presented him with a special award.
[Halstead 2003, p. 80.] On July 30,
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is an Television in the United States, American English-language Commercial broadcasting, commercial television network, broadcast television and radio network. The flagship property of the NBC Enterta ...
aired ''Michael Jackson Around the World'', a 90-minute special documenting the singer on tour. On August 29, after a birthday performance in
Leeds
Leeds () is a city and the administrative centre of the City of Leeds district in West Yorkshire, England. It is built around the River Aire and is in the eastern foothills of the Pennines. It is also the third-largest settlement (by populati ...
, Jackson donated $130,000 to Give For Life.
The final European show was held in
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. With a population of in 2019, it is the 10th largest English district by population and its metropolitan area is the fifth largest in the United Kingdom, with a popul ...
on September 11, staged at
Aintree Racecourse
Aintree Racecourse is a horse racing, racecourse in Aintree, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England, bordering the city of Liverpool. The racecourse is the venue for the Grand National steeplechase (horse racing), steeplechase, whi ...
. 1,550 fans were reported injured among the crowd of 125,000.
Between September 1988 and January 1989, Jackson toured the United States for the second time. This would be the last time he toured his native country, aside from two shows in
Hawaii
Hawaii ( ; haw, Hawaii or ) is a state in the Western United States, located in the Pacific Ocean about from the U.S. mainland. It is the only U.S. state outside North America, the only state that is an archipelago, and the only stat ...
during the
HIStory 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 spanni ...
and a handful of one-off appearances in 2001 and 2002.
On October 23, 1988, he donated $125,000, the net proceeds of the first show in
Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 21,412 at the 2010 census. Before incorporating as a city in 1983, the area was part of the now-defunct Pontiac Township. It is home to Oakland University ...
, to the city's
Motown Museum
"Hitsville U.S.A." is the nickname given to Motown's first headquarters and recording studio. The house (formerly a photographers' studio) is located at 2648 West Grand Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan, near the New Center area. The house was pu ...
. The American tour alone grossed a total of , the sixth largest of the year.
The tour was planned to end in Tokyo, but Jackson suffered from swollen vocal cords after the first of six concerts in
Los Angeles
Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world' ...
in November. The remaining five were rescheduled for January 1989. Due to this rescheduling,
Greg Phillinganes
Gregory Arthur Phillinganes (born May 12, 1956) is an American keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and musical director based in Los Angeles, California. A prolific session musician, Phillinganes has contributed the role of keyboards to numerous alb ...
had to disembark from the tour in early January, having already made commitments to tour with
Eric Clapton
Eric Patrick Clapton (born 1945) is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is often regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. Clapton ranked second in ''Rolling Stone''s list of ...
. Studio musician John Barnes would be hired to take Phillinganes' place during these shows.
During the December 9 or 11 show in Tokyo, nine-year-old Ayana Takada was selected to receive a certificate by Jackson to commemorate the four millionth person to attend the tour.
Five performances in Los Angeles were held to conclude the tour on January 27, 1989. In 16 months, Jackson performed 132 concerts in 15 countries to an audience of 4.5 million for a total gross of .
[Campbell 1993, p. 236.] The American tour alone grossed a total of , the sixth largest of the year.
''Guinness World Records'' recognized the tour as the largest grossing in history and the tour to play to the most people ever.
In April 1989, the tour was nominated for "Tour of the Year 1988" at the inaugural International Rock Awards. It lost to
Amnesty International
Amnesty International (also referred to as Amnesty or AI) is an international non-governmental organization focused on human rights, with its headquarters in the United Kingdom. The organization says it has more than ten million members and sup ...
.
[Halstead 2003, p. 85.]
Concert film and other recordings
A live album and DVD of the July 16, 1988, concert in
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a majo ...
titled ''
Live at Wembley July 16, 1988
''Live at Wembley July 16, 1988'' is a live concert DVD by American recording artist Michael Jackson released on September 18, 2012. It was included with the ''Bad 25'' reissue, as well as by itself. This is the third Jackson tour stop released on ...
'' was released along with the special edition reissue of the ''
Bad
Bad or BAD may refer to:
Common meanings
*Evil, the opposite of moral good
* Erroneous, inaccurate or incorrect
* Unhealthy, or counter to well-being
* Antagonist, the threat or obstacle of moral good
Acronyms
* BAD-2, a Soviet armored troll ...
'' album titled ''
Bad 25
''Bad 25'' is the 25th anniversary edition reissue of American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson's seventh studio album '' Bad'' (1987). This is the second album by Jackson re-released on its 25th anniversary, the first being ''Thriller 25'' (20 ...
'' on September 18, 2012, as well as a stand-alone DVD. Video of the September 26, 1987, Concert in
Yokohama
is the second-largest city in Japan by population and the most populous municipality of Japan. It is the capital city and the most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a 2020 population of 3.8 million. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of To ...
,
Japan
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, was broadcast on
Nippon Television
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and is available on
YouTube
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. A number of amateur-shot concerts and short
snippets were leaked on
YouTube
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a few years later. Half-show footage of
Rome
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(May 23, 1988) and
Brisbane
Brisbane ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the states and territories of Australia, Australian state of Queensland, and the list of cities in Australia by population, third-most populous city in Australia and Oceania, with a populati ...
(November 28, 1987), and a high-quality 30-minute segment of live footage of
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
(December 9, 1988), as well as full low-quality leaks of
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
(September 12 & 13, 1987) and
Osaka
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2. ...
(October 10, 1987) are also available online. Audio recordings of the final
Los Angeles
Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world' ...
(January 27, 1989) concert have been crowdfunded and released on YouTube. Audio recordings from the rehearsal at
Pensacola
Pensacola () is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle, and the county seat and only incorporated city of Escambia County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 54,312. Pensacola is the principal ci ...
,
Florida
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(February 18, 1988) have also been released as well.
Atlanta
Atlanta ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia, but its territory falls in both Fulton and DeKalb counties. With a population of 498,715 ...
(April 13, 1988),
Auburn Hills
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(October 24, 1988) have been leaked.
Opening acts
*
Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde (born Kim Smith, 18 November 1960) is an English pop singer, DJ and television presenter. She first saw success in 1981 with her debut single "Kids in America", which peaked at No. 2 in the UK. In 1983, she received the Brit Award f ...
(Europe)
*
Taylor Dayne
Taylor Dayne (born Leslie Wunderman; March 7, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame in 1987 after her debut single " Tell It to My Heart". Dayne achieved six additional U.S. top-10 singles, including "Love Will ...
(Europe - August 5–23, 1988)
Setlist
Tour dates
Cancelled dates
Known rehearsal dates
Personnel
;Lead vocals
*
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over a ...
(lead vocals, co-director, dancer and co-choreographer)
;Creative directors
* Michael Jackson
(lead vocals, co-director, dancer and co-choreographer)
* Jaun C. Marin
(assistant director)
*
Vincent Paterson
Vincent Paterson (born May 4, 1950) is an American director and choreographer who has had an expansive career in many parts of the entertainment industry including film, Broadway, concert tours, opera, music videos, television and commercials. He ...
(co-director, choreographer)
* Tom McPhillips
(set designer)
* Allen Branton
(lighting designer)
;Production
*
Frank DiLeo
Frank Michael DiLeo (October 23, 1947 – August 24, 2011) was an American music industry executive and actor, known for his portrayal of gangster Tuddy Cicero in Martin Scorsese's ''Goodfellas''. From 1984 to 1989, and again in 2009, he was ...
(personal management)
* Sal Bonafede
(tour coordinator)
* John Draper
(tour manager)
* Benny Collins
(production manager)
* Nelson Hayes
(production coordinator)
* Rob Henry
(production coordinator)
* Gerry Bakalian
(stage manager)
* Tait Towers, Inc.
(set construction)
* Clair Bros. (sound)
* Kevin Elison (house sound engineer)
* Rick Coberly (monitor engineer)
* Ziffren, Brittenham and Branca
(attorneys)
* Gelfand, Rennert and Feldman
(business management)
* Solters/Roskin, Friedman Inc.
(public relations)
* Bob Jones
(VP of communications, MJJ)
*
Glen Brunman (media relations, Epic Records)
* Michael Mitchell
(tour publicist, MJJ)
* Gretta Walsh Of Revel Travel
(travel agent)
* Patrick "Bubba" Morrow (nocturne video)
* Mo Morrison (production team)
;Dancers
* Randy Allaire
* Evaldo Garcia
* Dominic Lucero
*
LaVelle Smith Jr.
LaVelle Smith Jr is an American choreography, choreographer and dancer. Known for his work in the music videos of singers such as En Vogue, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson and Beyoncé Knowles, Smith has won the MTV Video Music Award for MTV Video M ...
* Tatiana Thumbzten (Kansas City and 1st New York City shows)
* Keith "DJ Proper" Jordan (child dancer, Los Angeles shows)
;Band
*
Greg Phillinganes
Gregory Arthur Phillinganes (born May 12, 1956) is an American keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and musical director based in Los Angeles, California. A prolific session musician, Phillinganes has contributed the role of keyboards to numerous alb ...
(main keyboards, synthesizers, musical director)
* Rory Kaplan
(auxiliary keyboards, synthesizers)
* Christopher Currell
(synclavier synthesizers, digital guitar, sound effects)
*
Ricky Lawson
William Riser III (November 8, 1954 – December 23, 2013), better known as Ricky Lawson, was an American drummer and composer. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he worked extensively as a session musician, collaborating with Stevie Wonder, Mich ...
(drums, percussion)
*
Jennifer Batten
Jennifer Batten (born November 29, 1957) is an American guitarist who has worked as a session musician and solo artist. From 1987 to 1997 she played on all three of Michael Jackson's world tours, and from 1999 to 2001 she toured and recorded wit ...
(rhythm and lead guitar)
* Jon Clark
(lead and rhythm guitar)
* Don Boyette
(bass guitar, synth bass)
* John Barnes
(lead keyboards, synthesizers) (1989 Los Angeles concerts only)
;Background vocals
* Darryl Phinnessee
(vocal music director)
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Dorian Holley
Dorian Jose Holley is an American musician, backing singer and a vocal coach. He began his professional career as an on-stage backing vocalist for American entertainer Michael Jackson during his Bad World Tour in 1987. He staged a series of live c ...
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Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and actress. Her music incorporates elements of rock, pop, country, folk, and blues. She has released eleven studio albums, five compilations and three li ...
* Kevin Dorsey
;Stylists and assistant
* Karen Faye
(Hair & Make-up)
* Tommy Simms
(Stylist)
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Bill Frank Whitten
Bill Frank Whitten (October 4, 1944 – April 8, 2006) was a Hollywood fashion designer who designed stage clothing and high-end fashion for musicians and celebrities.
In 1974, Whitten's custom shirt business in West Hollywood, Workroom 27, was d ...
, Dennis Tompkins & Michael Bush
(Costume Designers)
* Jolie Levine
(Michael's Personal Assistant)
* Meredith Besser
(Assistant)
;Sponsors
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Pepsi
Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink manufactured by PepsiCo. Originally created and developed in 1893 by Caleb Bradham and introduced as Brad's Drink, it was renamed as Pepsi-Cola in 1898, and then shortened to Pepsi in 1961.
History
Pepsi was ...
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Nippon Television
JOAX-DTV (channel 4), branded as , is the flagship station of the Nippon News Network and the Nippon Television Network System, owned-and-operated by the which is a subsidiary of the certified broadcasting holding company , itself a listed su ...
(Japan only)
See also
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List of highest-grossing concert tours
This is an incomplete list of the highest-grossing concert tours. Only tours using reliable references and having grossed over $100 million (adjusted for inflation) have been added to the list. Some of the gross may be higher than reported ...
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