Crazy World Tour
| Tour by Scorpions | |
 | |
| Location | Europe, North America |
|---|---|
| Start date | June 6, 2017 |
| End date | August 3, 2018 |
| Legs | 5 |
| No. of shows | 71 |
| Scorpions concert chronology | |
Crazy World Tour is a concert tour by the German band Scorpions. It started on June 6, 2017 in Montbeliard, France.
Background
On March 22, 2017, Scorpions officially announced the "Crazy World Tour" and the North American dates. They also announced Megadeth as their opening act for that leg. With this tour, the band is continuing to celebrate their more than 50 years in the music business. Commenting on the tour, Klaus Meine stated: "When our album Crazy World was released back in ’91, right at the end of the cold war, we toured around a world that was pretty crazy back then, but there was so much hope in the air for a more peaceful future. Now 26 years later, things are getting more crazy every other day. After all these years, ‘Crazy World’ is still a good motto for our upcoming world tour. We are very much looking forward to seeing all of you out there".[1] On the October 7th, 2017, it was announced that concerts on October 8 in Phoenix, on October 11th in San Antonio, October 12 in Dallas, October 14th in Ft. Lauderdale and on October 15, 2017 in Tampa will be cancelled due the severe laryngitis of Meine. Meine has been advised by otorhinolaryngologist in Los Angeles to rest his voice, because he could risk permanent vocal damage.[2] On November 7, 2017, band announced concerts for the spring of 2018 in France and Netherlands.[3]
Critical Reception
John J. Moser from The Morning Call for the concert in Santander Arena in Reading said that "In a 95-minute set of 12 songs that kicked off Scorpions’ latest U.S. tour, the group was not perfect. At 69, singer Klaus Meine’s voice still is amazing, but has started to show a tattered edge here and there. Also as 69, guitarist Rudolf Schenker carried few of the leads – though he was solid when he did and was impressively energetic. But what really carried the night was Scorpions’ screaming yet melodic rock – its guitar attack like no other band."[4] Joe Divita from Loudwire said that performance in Madison Square Garden was "just as driving and anthemic as any of their biggest hits". He also added that "they visibly have a blast onstage and when you're having this much fun, how could you stop? Why would you want to? One day, the band will inevitably call it a day for good, but until then, we'll turn up each time, cherishing the opportunity as the number of artists from this era dwindle".[5]
Chris Bubinas from Exclaim! said about the concert in Place Bell in Laval that "Vocalist Klaus Meine, seeming immune to the hands of time, provided vocals that were absolutely flawless as he patrolled and poured himself into the crowd".[6] Bob Gendron from Chicago Tribune said about the concert in Allstate Arena in Chicago that "Akin to many of the fans who sang along to nearly every word and occasionally filled in for Meine, the German quintet continues to cling to the straightforward identity it's projected for most of its 52-year career".[7] Kari Kenner from Daily Herrald commented about the concert in Salt Lake City that "Anyone who saw the German rockers on their previous two visits to USANA Amphitheatre in 2010 and 2012 as part of an announced farewell tour had to have an inkling — or at least an intense hope — that retirement wouldn’t stick. The band simply had too much left in the tank from a live standpoint to think about exchanging their leather pants and jackets for stay-at-home loungewear".[8] Azaria Podplesky from The Spokesman-Review about concert in Spokane Arena said "Judging by the smiles on the face of each musician as they waved goodbye and tossed picks and drumsticks into the crowd, it’s safe to say Scorpions enjoyed the trip down memory lane as much as fans did".[9]
Setlist
Tour Dates
| Date | City | Country | Supporting Act | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | ||||
| June 6, 2017 | Montbéliard | France | — | Axone |
| June 9, 2017 | Norje | Sweden | Sweden Rock Festival | |
| June 11, 2017 | Russelsheim | Germany | Hessentag | |
| June 18, 2017 | Dessel | Belgium | Graspop Metal Meeting | |
| June 24, 2017 | Oswiecim | Poland | Life Festival | |
| July 12, 2017 | Torrelavega | Spain | Campos del Malecon | |
| July 14, 2017 | Mérida | Albergue Municipal Juvenil El Prado | ||
| July 15, 2017 | Vila Nova de Gaia | Portugal | Festival Marés Vivas | |
| July 17, 2017 | Nîmes | France | Festival de Nîmes | |
| July 19, 2017 | Saint-Julien-en-Genevois | Guitare en Scene Festival | ||
| July 23, 2017 | Ulm | Germany | Munsterplatz | |
| North America[1] | ||||
| September 14, 2017 | Reading | United States | Megadeth | Santander Arena |
| September 16, 2017 | New York City | Madison Square Garden | ||
| September 19, 2017 | Laval | Canada | Place Bell | |
| September 22, 2017 | Toronto | Budweiser Stage | ||
| September 23, 2017 | Chicago | United States | Allstate Arena | |
| September 25, 2017 | Denver | 1stBank Center | ||
| September 26, 2017 | Salt Lake City | USANA Amphitheatre | ||
| September 29, 2017 | Spokane | Spokane Arena | ||
| September 30, 2017 | Seattle | Tacoma Dome | ||
| October 3, 2017 | Reno | Grand Sierra Resort | ||
| October 4, 2017 | Oakland | Oracle Arena | ||
| October 7, 2017 | Los Angeles | The Forum | ||
| Europe/Asia | ||||
| October 28, 2017 | Sochi | Russia | — | Ice Arena Shayba |
| October 30, 2017 | Krasnodar | Basket Hall | ||
| November 1, 2017 | Moscow | Olympiiskiy | ||
| November 3, 2017 | St. Petersburg | Ice Palace | ||
| November 5, 2017 | Nizhni Novgorod | Sports Palace | ||
| November 7, 2017 | Ufa | Ufa Arena | ||
| November 9, 2017 | Ekaterinburg | KRK Uralets | ||
| November 11, 2017 | Kiev | Ukraine | Sports Palace | |
| November 22, 2017 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum | |
| November 24, 2017 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Scandinavium | |
| November 25, 2017 | Stockholm | Ericsson Globe Arena | ||
| November 27, 2017 | Helsinki | Finland | Hartwall Arena | |
| November 29, 2017 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Royal Arena | |
| December 1, 2017 | Gdansk | Poland | Ergo Arena | |
| March 22, 2018 | Nantes | France | Zénith Nantes Métropole | |
| March 24, 2018 | Cournon-d'Auvergne (near Clermont-Ferrand) | Zénith d’Auvergne | ||
| March 26, 2018 | Limoges | Zénith de Limoges Métropole | ||
| March 28, 2018 | Toulon | Zénith Oméga de Toulon | ||
| March 30, 2018 | Rouen | Zénith de la Métropole | ||
| April 2, 2018 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Ziggo Dome | |
| April 4, 2018 | Brussels | Belgium | Forest National | |
| April 7, 2018 | Tashkent | Uzbekistan | Istiklol Concert Hall | |
| North America | ||||
| April 29, 2018 | Tijuana | Mexico | Fronterizo Fest | |
| May 2, 2018 | Monterrey | Citibanamex Auditorium | ||
| May 4, 2018 | Mexico City | — | Hell & Heaven Metal Fest | |
| May 6, 2018 | Guadalajara | Telemex Auditorium | ||
| Europe / Israel | ||||
| June 6, 2018 | Ostrava | Czech Republic | — | Ostravar Aréna |
| June 8, 2018 | Ljubljana | Slovenia | Arena Stožice | |
| June 10, 2018 | Belgrade | Serbia | Kombank Arena | |
| June 12, 2018 | Bucharest | Romania | Romexpo | |
| June 16, 2018 | London | England | Megadeth | 02 Arena |
| June 24, 2018 | Amneville | France | - | Galaxie |
| June 26, 2018 | Paris | — | AccorHotels Arena | |
| June 28, 2018 | Saint-Vulbas | Printemps de Pérouges Festival – Polo Club de la Plaine de l'Ain | ||
| June 30, 2018 | Rennes | Le Liberte | ||
| July 4, 2018 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Spain | Gran Canaria Arena | |
| July 7, 2018 | Barcelona | Rock Fest Barcelona | ||
| July 11, 2018 | Oeiras | Portugal | Estádio Municipal de Oeiras | |
| July 13, 2018 | Viveiro | Spain | Resurrection Fest | |
| July 16, 2018 | Athens | Greece | Panathenic Stadium | |
| July 19, 2018 | Tel Aviv | Israel | Menora Mivtachim Arena | |
| July 21, 2018 | Locarno | Switzerland | Piazza Grande | |
| July 23, 2018 | Verona | Italy | Arena di Verona | |
| July 25, 2018 | Salem | Germany | Schule Schloss Salem | |
| July 27, 2018 | Ludwigsburg | Ludwigsburg Palace | ||
| July 29, 2018 | Lodz | Poland | Atlas Arena | |
| August 1, 2018 | Colmar | France | Foire Aux Vins | |
| August 3, 2018 | Bad Kissingen | Germany | Luitpoldpark | |
Personnel
- Klaus Meine – lead vocals
- Matthias Jabs – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Rudolf Schenker – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Paweł Mąciwoda – bass, backing vocals
- Mikkey Dee - drums, percussion
References
- ^ a b "SCORPIONS Announce North American Crazy World Tour with Very Special Guest Megadeth". the-scorpions.com. Archived from the original on March 20, 2017. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; March 30, 2017 suggested (help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "U.S. 2017 – Remainder of Dates Cancelled". the-scorpions.com. Retrieved 2017-11-25.
- ^ "2018 Concerts Announced (Rock Zone Pre-Sale Starts 8 November for select dates)". the-scorpions.com. Retrieved 2017-11-25.
- ^ "REVIEW: Scorpions at Reading's Santander Arena still on top because its music is timeless". The Morning Call. Retrieved 2017-11-25.
- ^ "Scorpions Bring 'Big City Nights' to Madison Square Garden With Megadeth". Loudwire. Retrieved 2017-11-25.
- ^ "Scorpions / Megadeth Place Bell Laval QC September 19". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2017-11-25.
- ^ "Scorpions, Megadeth celebrate high-octane histories at Allstate Arena". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2017-11-25.
- ^ "Review: Scorpions take 'Going Out With a Bang' seriously at USANA". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2017-11-25.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ "Nostalgia mixes with newer tunes as the Scorpions rock Spokane Arena". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 2017-11-25.