Who Made Who World Tour
| Tour by AC/DC | |
| Location | North America |
|---|---|
| Associated album | Who Made Who |
| Start date | 30 July 1986 |
| End date | 20 September 1986 |
| Legs | 1 |
| No. of shows | 43 |
| AC/DC concert chronology | |
The Who Made Who Tour was a concert tour by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, in support of their soundtrack album, Who Made Who, which was released on 26 May 1986.
Background
[edit]The tour took place in North America, beginning in New Orleans on 30 July 1986 and ending in Uniondale, New York on 20 September.[1] Queensrÿche were the opening act at some shows on this tour, before being replaced by Loudness.
Reception
[edit]Sharon Liveten from Billboard opened their review, stating that AC/DC continued to be one of heavy metal's most popular touring acts which proved itself still capable of delivering the goods, with the band bringing in renewed energy and life to their classic songs. However, Liveten had criticized that the band could have used a little more theatrical spice, as well as songs dragging on a lot longer than they should have.[2]
Martin Siberok, a reporter from the Montreal Gazette, opened their review with a headline that the band had "KOed" fans, in which it had unleashed the 'true headbanger' in fans. He noted into Angus Young's interactions with the fans to keep their attention, with the band's ordinariness creating a bond between both the band and the audience in attendance with ear bleeding sound and sheer power. He later concluded his review, stating that AC/DC scored high with energy and excitement.[3]
Tour dates
[edit]Box office score data
[edit]| Date (1986) |
City | Venue | Attendance | Gross | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July | New Orleans, United States | Lakefront Arena | 8,631 | $129,465 | [8] |
| 1 August | Shreveport, United States | Hirsch Memorial Coliseum | 10,000 | $145,000 | |
| 2 August | Little Rock, United States | Barton Coliseum | 10,000 | $150,000 | [9] |
| 5 August | Fort Worth, United States | Tarrant County Convention Center | 10,926 / 13,956 | $157,620 | |
| 6 August | Houston, United States | The Summit | 9,772 / 17,000 | $147,625 | |
| 7 August | San Antonio, United States | Hemisfair Arena | 8,908 / 12,200 | $123,485 | [10] |
| 9 August | Tucson, United States | Community Center | 8,508 | $123,900 | |
| 11 August | Las Vegas, United States | Thomas & Mack Center | 8,358 / 11,845 | $121,530 | [9] |
| 12 August | San Diego, United States | Sports Arena | 12,176 | $190,000 | [10] |
| 13 August | Laguna Hills, United States | Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre | 15,000 | $225,570 | |
| 15 August | San Francisco, United States | Cow Palace | 14,500 | $232,747 | |
| 16 August | Sacramento, United States | Cal Expo Grandstand | 10,496 / 12,200 | $173,185 | |
| 20 September | Uniondale, United States | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum | 14,001 / 15,000 | $224,906 | [11] |
Personnel
[edit]- Angus Young – lead guitar
- Cliff Williams – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Malcolm Young – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Simon Wright – drums
- Brian Johnson – lead vocals
References
[edit]- ^ "On the Beat". Billboard. Vol. 98, no. 31. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2 August 1986. p. 23. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
AC/DC embarks on an extensive North American tour Thursday (31) in New Orleans.
- ^ Liveten, Sharon (6 September 1986). "Talent in Action: AC/DC, Queensryche". Billboard. Vol. 98, no. 36. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 20. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ Siberok, Martin. "AC/DC heavy metal KOs fans at Forum; Grand Funk flops". Montreal, Quebec: The Montreal Gazette. p. D-7. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ Durieux, Arnaud. "AC/DC Tour History - 1986 "Who Made Who" US Tour". ac-dc.net. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "Metal masters AC/DC to play". Spokane, Washington: Spokane Chronicle. 15 August 1986. p. 8. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "Leisure Living: Pop/Rock Concerts". Youngstown, Ohio: The Vindicator. 7 August 1986. p. 37. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
AC/DC and Loudness, Sept. 10
- ^ "Weekend Guide: Pop Music". Montreal, Quebec: The Montreal Gazette. 12 September 1986. p. D-8. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
The Australian tonnage rockers AC/DC with Japanese cohorts Loudness, are at the Forum on Saturday.
- ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 98, no. 33. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 16 August 1986. p. 26. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 98, no. 34. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 23 August 1986. p. 42. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 98, no. 35. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 30 August 1986. p. 27. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 98, no. 41. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 11 October 1986. p. 27. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
