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The Pink Floyd “In the Flesh” Tour, conducted in 1977, was a significant chapter in the band’s history, known for its ambitious scale, complex performances, and the internal tensions it revealed within the band. This tour was primarily in support of their album “Animals,” released in January 1977. Here are some key aspects of the “In the Flesh” Tour.

1977 David, Snowy, Nick and Roger on stage at the Empire Pool, London, England, March 1977

Animals album tour

The tour was tied to the promotion of “Animals,” an album that marked a departure towards a more cynical and conceptually unified approach in Pink Floyd’s music. The album critiqued the socio-political conditions of 1970s Britain and featured extended compositions with darker themes. Spanning from January to July 1977, the tour included performances in Europe and North America, making it one of the band’s most extensive tours and reaching a wide range of audiences.

1977 Nick Mason and Roger Waters In The Flesh Tour

Animals Tour Setlist

The concerts typically featured most of the “Animals” album, including lengthy pieces like “Dogs” and “Pigs (Three Different Ones).” Additionally, the band played songs from “Wish You Were Here” and ended shows with the entire “Dark Side of the Moon” album. True to Pink Floyd’s reputation, the tour featured elaborate stage designs, including inflatable props such as the famous giant pig and the “nuclear family” with mum, dad and literally 2.5 children. Then there was elaborate lighting, and quadraphonic sound systems. The visual and auditory experience was a significant part of the tour’s appeal.

1977 Pink Floyd Inflatable Nuclear Family — 1977 Pink Floyd Inflatable Nuclear Family complete with 2.5 children

Roger Waters’ Spitting Incident

One of the most infamous incidents during the “In the Flesh” Tour occurred during a concert at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal. Roger Waters, frustrated by the audience’s behaviour, spat at a fan. This event later inspired the concept for their next album, “The Wall.” The tour highlighted and perhaps exacerbated the internal strife within Pink Floyd, particularly involving Waters’ dissatisfaction with the stadium rock environment and the perceived disconnection with the audience. These issues would heavily influence the band’s future direction.

1977 In The Flesh Tour, London March 1977

A Prelude to The Wall

Despite the internal conflicts, the “In the Flesh” Tour was a critical and commercial success. It is remembered for its powerful performances, technical innovations, and as a turning point in the band’s history, leading to the creation of “The Wall.” The “In the Flesh” Tour stands as a landmark in Pink Floyd’s career, showcasing their musical prowess and conceptual depth, while also revealing the personal and creative challenges that would shape their future work.

Pink Floyd In the Flesh Tour Dates

Take a look at the 1977 In The Flesh Tour management documents and enjoy the rather bleak 1977 Animals Tour Programme.

In The Flesh 1977 European Tour

1977-01-23 David during Shine On You Crazy Diamond Dortmund, Germany, European Animals In The Flesh Tour 77

1977-01-23 : Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
1977-01-24 : Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
1977-01-26 : Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany
1977-01-27 : Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany
1977-01-29 : Deutschlandhalle,, Berlin, Germany
1977-01-30 : Deutschlandhalle,, Berlin, Germany
1977-02-01 : Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria
1977-02-03 : Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland
1977-02-04 : Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland
1977-02-17 : Sportpaleis Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands
1977-02-18 : Sportpaleis Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands
1977-02-19 : Sportpaleis Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands
1977-02-20 : Sport Palais Vorst Nationaal, Antwerp, Belgium
1977-02-22 : Pavillion De Paris, Paris, France
1977-02-23 : Pavillion De Paris, Paris, France
1977-02-24 : Pavillion De Paris, Paris, France
1977-02-25 : Pavillion De Paris, Paris, France

1977-03 Pink Floyd performing Animals at the Empire Pool, London UK

1977-02-27 : Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
1977-02-28 : Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
1977-03-01 : Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany

A Residency at Empire Pool, Wembley

1977-03 David Gilmour at Empire Pool Wembley Inn The Flesh European Tour

1977-03-15 : Empire Pool, London, England
1977-03-16 : Empire Pool, London, England
1977-03-17 : Empire Pool, London, England
1977-03-18 : Empire Pool, London, England
1977-03-19 : Empire Pool, London, England

Residency in Stafford

1977 Roger at the Bingley Hall, Stafford, England, UK, March 30th 1977

1977-03-28 : New Bingley Hall, Stafford, England
1977-03-29 : New Bingley Hall, Stafford, England
1977-03-30 : New Bingley Hall, Stafford, England
1977-03-31 : New Bingley Hall, Stafford, England

1977-03-30 David Gilmour at New Bingley Hall, Stafford, England

In The Flesh USA Tour 1977

1977-04-22 : Miami Baseball Stadium, Miami, Florida, USA
1977-04-24 : Tampa Stadium, Tampa, Florida, USA
1977-04-26 : The Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1977-04-28 : Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
1977-04-30 : Jeppesen Stadium, Houston, Texas, USA
1977-05-01 : Tarrant County Convention Center, Forth Worth, Texas, USA
1977-05-04 : Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1977-05-06 Pink Floyd European Animals In The Flesh Tour 1977 Anaheim Stadium

1977-05-06 : Anaheim Stadium, Los Angeles, California, USA

1977 Roger, Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim, California, USA, May 7th 1977

1977-05-07 : Anaheim Stadium, Los Angeles, California, USA
1977-05-09 : Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, California, USA
1977-05-10 : Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, California, USA
1977-05-12 : Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon, USA

1977-06-15 David Gilmour County Stadium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin US Animals In The Flesh Tour 77

1977-06-15 : County Stadium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
1977-06-17 : Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1977-06-19 : Super Bowl Of Rock n Roll, Chicago, Ilinois, USA
1977-06-21 : Kemper Arena, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
1977-06-23 : Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

1977-06-25 Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, June 25th 1977

1977-06-25 : World Series Of Rock, Cleveland, Ohio, USA (See photo gallery)
1977-06-27 : Boston Garden, Boston, Massachussets, USA

1977-06 Pink Floyd performing at the Philadelphia Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA North American Animals In The Flesh Tour 77 — 1977-06 Pink Floyd performing at the Philadelphia Spectrum, Pennsylvania, USA North American Animals In The Flesh Tour 77

1977-06-28 : Spectrum Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1977-06-29 : Spectrum Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Pink Floyd’s residency at Madison Square Garden

See photo gallery for more pictures

1977-07-01 : Madison Square Garden (Manhattan), New York, New York, USA
1977-07-02 : Madison Square Garden (Manhattan), New York, New York, USA
1977-07-03 : Madison Square Garden (Manhattan), New York, New York, USA
1977-07-04 : Madison Square Garden (Manhattan), New York, New York, USA

1977-07-04 David Gilmour on stage at Madison Square Gardens, New York, July 4th 1977, North American In The Flesh Tour

1977-07-06 : Stade Du Parc Olympique, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Photos from the Pink Floyd In the Flesh Tour 1977

Here are a selection of photographs of Pink Floyd on their 1977 tour of their latest album Animals.

1977 David and Roger, European Animals In The Flesh Tour 77

1977 David and Snowy White during Dogs, European Animals In The Flesh Tour 1977 — 1977 David and Roger, European Animals In The Flesh Tour 77

In The Flesh Tour Videos

Roger Waters talking about the Spitting Incident!