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“The Wall Live” tour by Roger Waters, which ran from 2010 to 2013, was a monumental event in the world of rock music. This tour was a live rendition of Pink Floyd’s 1979 album “The Wall,” known for its thematic depth and elaborate stage production. Here are the key aspects of this remarkable tour:
Concept and Execution
- Album Performance: The tour featured a complete performance of “The Wall,” one of Pink Floyd’s most iconic and narrative-driven albums. The album’s themes of war, isolation, and personal turmoil were fully explored in the live shows.
- Theatrical Production: True to the original concept of “The Wall,” the live shows were highly theatrical. A massive wall was constructed on stage during the performance, which then was torn down, symbolizing the breaking of barriers both personal and societal.
Stage Design and Visuals
- Immersive Visuals: The tour used advanced projection technology to display elaborate animations and imagery on the wall during the performance. These visuals were crucial in narrating the story of the album.
- Elaborate Set Pieces: The production included giant inflatable puppets, pyrotechnics, and elaborate lighting, creating a spectacle that was both visually stunning and thematically poignant.
Scale and Scope
- Global Reach: “The Wall Live” was a worldwide tour, covering North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia. It was one of the most extensive tours Waters had undertaken.
- Record-Breaking Attendance: The tour became one of the highest-grossing tours of all time, drawing massive audiences and selling out large stadiums and arenas.
Reception and Impact
- Critical Acclaim: The tour received widespread acclaim for its artistic ambition and technical execution. Critics and fans alike praised it for bringing the complex themes of “The Wall” to life in a powerful, immersive live experience.
- Emotional and Political Resonance: Waters infused the shows with contemporary political messages, ensuring that the themes of “The Wall” remained relevant to modern audiences.
Personal Significance
- Artistic Statement: For Roger Waters, “The Wall Live” was more than a concert tour; it was an artistic statement, blending music, theater, and visual art to create a profound experience.
- Reconnection with Pink Floyd’s Legacy: The tour was also significant in terms of Waters fully embracing and presenting his Pink Floyd legacy, something he had been more reserved about in earlier solo tours.
Legacy
- Influence and Legacy: The tour set a high bar for live rock performances, showcasing how a rock album could be transformed into a full-scale theatrical production. It left a lasting impact on the concept of live music shows.
“The Wall Live” tour was not just a concert series; it was a cultural event that transcended traditional rock performances. It showcased Roger Waters’ genius as a musician and a storyteller, bringing to life one of the most profound works in the history of rock music in an unforgettable live experience.
The Wall Live Tour Dates (2010-2013)
2010-09-15 : Air Canada Centre, Toronto (Ontario), Canada
2010-09-16 : Air Canada Centre, Toronto (Ontario), Canada
2010-09-18 : Air Canada Centre, Toronto (Ontario), Canada
2010-09-20 : United Center (Chicago), Chicago, Illinois, USA
2010-09-21 : United Center (Chicago), Chicago, Illinois, USA
2010-09-23 : United Center (Chicago), Chicago, Illinois, USA
2010-09-24 : United Center (Chicago), Chicago, Illinois, USA
2010-09-26 : Consol Energy Center (Pittsburg), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
2010-09-28 : Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
2010-09-30 : Boston TD Garden, Boston, Massachussets, USA
2010-10-01 : Boston TD Garden, Boston, Massachussets, USA
2010-10-03 : Boston TD Garden, Boston, Massachussets, USA
2010-10-05 : Madison Square Garden (Manhattan), New York, New York, USA
2010-10-06 : Madison Square Garden (Manhattan), New York, New York, USA
2010-10-08 : HSBC Arena (Buffalo), Buffalo (New York), USA
2010-10-10 : Verizon Center (Washington), Washington, District of Columbia, USA
2010-10-12 : Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, New York, USA
2010-10-13 : Nassau Coliseum, New York, New York, USA
2010-10-15 : XL Center (Hartford), Hartford (Connecticut), USA
2010-10-17 : Scotiabank Place (Ottawa), Ontario, Canada
2010-10-19 : Bell Centre (Montreal), Montreal (Quebec), Canada
2010-10-20 : Bell Centre (Montreal), Montreal (Quebec), Canada
2010-10-22 : Schottenstein Center (Columbus), Columbus, Ohio, USA
2010-10-24 : Palace Of Auburn Hills, Detroit, Michigan, USA
2010-10-26 : Qwest Center Arena (Omaha), Omaha (Nebraska), USA
2010-10-27 : Xcel Energy Center (St Paul), St Paul (Minnesota), USA
2010-10-29 : Scottrade Center (St Louis), St Louis, Missouri, USA
2010-10-30 : Sprint Center (Kansas City), Kansas City, Missouri, USA
2010-11-03 : Izod Center (East Rutherford), Rutherford (New Jersey), USA
2010-11-04 : Izod Center (East Rutherford), East Rutherford (New Jersey), USA
2010-11-06 : Madison Square Garden (Manhattan), New York, New York, USA
2010-11-08 : Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
2010-11-09 : Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
2010-11-11 : Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
2010-11-13 : Bank Atlantic Center (Fort Lauderdale), Aachen, USA
2010-11-14 : Bank Atlantic Center (Fort Lauderdale), Aachen, USA
2010-11-16 : St Pete Times Forum (Tampa), Tampa (Florida), USA
2010-11-18 : Philips Arena (Atlanta), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
2010-11-20 : Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, Texas, USA
2010-11-21 : American Airlines Center (Dallas), Dallas, Texas, USA
2010-11-23 : Pepsi Center (Denver), Denver, Colorado, USA
2010-11-26 : Grand Garden Arena (MGM Grand Casino), Las Vegas (Nevada), USA
2010-11-27 : US Airways Center (Phoenix), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
2010-11-29 : Staples Center (LA), Los Angeles, California, USA
2010-11-30 : Staples Center (LA), Los Angeles, California, USA
2010-12-03 : Oracle Arena (Oakland), Oakland, California, USA
2010-12-05 : Staples Center (LA), Los Angeles, California, USA
2010-12-07 : HP Pavilion (San Jose), San Jose (California), USA
2010-12-08 : HP Pavilion (San Jose), San Jose (California), USA
2010-12-10 : GM Place, Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2010-12-11 : Tacoma Dome (Tacoma), Tacoma, Washington, USA
2010-12-13 : Honda Center (Anaheim), Anaheim, Calafornia, USA
2010-12-14 : Honda Center (Anaheim), Anaheim, Calafornia, USA
2010-12-18 : Palacio de los Deportes (MX), Mexico City, Mexico
2010-12-19 : Palacio de los Deportes (MX), Mexico City, Mexico
2010-12-21 : Palacio de los Deportes (MX), Mexico City, Mexico
2011-03-21 : Atlantico Pavilion, Lisbon, Portugal
2011-03-22 : Atlantico Pavilion, Lisbon, Portugal
2011-03-25 : Palacio de Deportes, Madrid, Spain
2011-03-26 : Palacio de Deportes, Madrid, Spain
2011-03-29 : Palau St Jordi, Barcelona, Spain
2011-03-30 : Palau St Jordi, Barcelona, Spain
2011-04-01 : Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy
2011-04-02 : Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy
2011-04-04 : Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy
2011-04-05 : Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy
2011-04-08 : Gelredome, Arnhem, Netherlands
2011-04-09 : Gelredome, Arnhem, Netherlands
2011-04-11 : Gelredome, Arnhem, Netherlands
2011-04-13 : Arena Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
2011-04-15 : O2 Arena (Prague), Prague, Czech Republic
2011-04-16 : O2 Arena (Prague), Prague, Czech Republic
2011-04-18 : Atlas Arena (Åódź), Åódź, Poland
2011-04-19 : Atlas Arena (Åódź), Åódź, Poland
2011-04-23 : Olimpiski Arena, Moscow, Russia
2011-04-25 : SKK Arena, St. Petersburg, Russia
2011-04-27 : Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland
2011-04-28 : Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland
2011-04-30 : Telenor, Oslo, Norway
2011-05-01 : Telenor, Oslo, Norway
2011-05-04 : Ericsson Globe, Stockholm, Sweden
2011-05-05 : Globe Arena (Stockholm), Stockholm, Sweden
2011-05-07 : Parken (Copenhagen), Copenhagen, Denmark
2011-05-11 : O2 Arena (London), London, England
2011-05-12 : O2 Arena (London), London, England
2011-05-14 : O2 Arena (London), London, England
2011-05-15 : O2 Arena (London), London, England
2011-05-17 : O2 Arena (London), London, England
2011-05-18 : O2 Arena (London), London, England
2011-05-20 : Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester, England
2011-05-21 : Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester, England
2011-05-23 : O2 Arena (Dublin), Dublin, Ireland
2011-05-24 : O2 Arena (Dublin), Dublin, Ireland
2011-05-27 : Sportpaleis (Belgium), Antwerp, Belgium
2011-05-28 : Sportpaleis (Belgium), Antwerp, Belgium
2011-05-30 : Palais Omnisport de Paris Bercy, Paris, France
2011-05-31 : Palais Omnisport de Paris Bercy, Paris, France
2011-06-03 : SAP Arena (Mannheim), Mannheim, Germany
2011-06-04 : SAP Arena (Mannheim), Mannheim, Germany
2011-06-06 : Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland
2011-06-07 : Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland
2011-06-10 : O2 World (Hamburg), Hamburg, Germany
2011-06-11 : O2 World (Hamburg), Hamburg, Germany
2011-06-13 : Herning Arena (Denmark), Herning, Denmark
2011-06-15 : O2 World (Berlin), Berlin, Germany
2011-06-16 : O2 World (Berlin), Berlin, Germany
2011-06-18 : Esprit Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany
2011-06-20 : Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
2011-06-22 : Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena, Budapest, Hungary
2011-06-24 : Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland
2011-06-25 : Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland
2011-06-27 : National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, England
2011-06-28 : Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester, England
2011-06-30 : Bercy, Paris, France
2011-07-01 : Bercy, Paris, France
2011-07-03 : Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy
2011-07-04 : Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy
2011-07-08 : OAKA Arena, Athens, Greece
2011-07-09 : OAKA Arena, Athens, Greece
2011-07-12 : OAKA Arena, Athens, Greece
2012-01-27 : Burswood Dome, Perth, Australia
2012-01-28 : Burswood Dome, Perth, Australia
2012-02-01 : Entertainment Centre (Brisbane), Brisbane, Australia
2012-02-02 : Entertainment Centre (Brisbane), Brisbane, Australia
2012-02-04 : Entertainment Centre (Brisbane), Brisbane, Australia
2012-02-07 : Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
2012-02-08 : Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
2012-02-10 : Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
2012-02-11 : Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
2012-02-14 : Acer Arena, Sydney, Australia
2012-02-15 : Acer Arena, Sydney, Australia
2012-02-18 : Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
2012-02-20 : Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
2012-02-22 : Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
2012-02-23 : Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
2012-03-02 : Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile
2012-03-03 : Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile
2012-03-07 : River Plate Football Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2012-03-09 : River Plate Football Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2012-03-10 : River Plate Football Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2012-03-12 : River Plate Football Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2012-03-14 : River Plate Football Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2012-03-15 : River Plate Football Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2012-03-17 : River Plate Football Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2012-03-18 : River Plate Football Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2012-03-20 : River Plate Football Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2012-03-25 : Estádio Beira Rio, Porto Alegre, Brazil
2012-03-29 : Estadio Olimpico, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2012-03-31 : Estádio do Morumbi, Sao Paulo, Brazil
2012-04-01 : Estádio do Morumbi, Sao Paulo, Brazil
2012-04-27 : Foro De Sol, Mexico City, Mexico
2012-04-28 : Foro De Sol, Mexico City, Mexico
2012-05-01 : Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, Texas, USA
2012-05-03 : University of Texas (Frank Erwin Center), Austin, Texas, USA
2012-05-05 : BOK Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
2012-05-07 : Pepsi Center (Denver), Denver, Colorado, USA
2012-05-11 : AT&T Park, San Francisco, California, USA
2012-05-13 : Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, California, USA
2012-05-15 : US Airways Center (Phoenix), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
2012-05-19 : Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, USA
2012-05-22 : Rose Garden Arena, Portland, Oregon, USA
2012-05-24 : Key Arena, Seattle, Washington, USA
2012-05-26 : BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2012-05-28 : Rexall Place (Edmonton), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2012-05-29 : Rexall Place (Edmonton), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2012-05-31 : MTS Centre (Winnipeg), Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
2012-06-01 : MTS Centre (Winnipeg), Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
2012-06-03 : Xcel Energy Center (St Paul), St Paul (Minnesota), USA
2012-06-05 : Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, USA
2012-06-06 : Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids (Michigan), USA
2012-06-08 : Wrigley Field (Chicago), Chicago, Illinois, USA
2012-06-10 : KFC Yum Center, Louisville (Kentucky), USA
2012-06-11 : Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
2012-06-13 : Philips Arena (Atlanta), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
2012-06-15 : Bank Atlantic Center (Fort Lauderdale), Sunrise, Florida, USA
2012-06-16 : Amway Center, Orlando (Florida), USA
2012-06-19 : Bridgestone Arena, Nashville (Tennessee), USA
2012-06-21 : HSBC Arena (Buffalo), Buffalo (New York), USA
2012-06-23 : Rogers Centre (Toronto), Toronto (Ontario), Canada
2012-06-25 : Scotiabank Place (Ottawa), Ontario, Canada
2012-06-26 : Bell Centre (Montreal), Montreal (Quebec), Canada
2012-06-28 : Times Union Center, Albany (New York), USA
2012-06-29 : XL Center (Hartford), Hartford (Connecticut), USA
2012-07-01 : Fenway Park (Boston), Boston, Massachussets, USA
2012-07-03 : Consol Energy Center (Pittsburg), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
2012-07-06 : Yankee Stadium, Bronx (New York), USA
2012-07-07 : Yankee Stadium, Bronx (New York), USA
2012-07-09 : RBC Center (Raleigh), Raleigh (North Carolina), USA
2012-07-10 : Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte (North Carolina), USA
2012-07-12 : Verizon Center (Washington), Washington, District of Columbia, USA
2012-07-14 : Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
2012-07-21 : Les Plaines DAbraham, Quebec City (Quebec), Canada
2013-07-18 : Gelredome, Arnhem, Netherlands
2013-07-20 : Werchter Festival Site, Werchter, Belgium
2013-07-23 : Stadion Poljud, Split, Croatia
2013-07-26 : Stadio Euganeo, Padua, Italy
2013-07-28 : Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy
2013-07-31 : OAKA Arena, Athens, Greece
2013-08-04 : ITU Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey
2013-08-07 : Synot Tip Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
2013-08-09 : Commerzbank Arena, Frankfurt, Germany
2013-08-11 : Parken (Copenhagen), Copenhagen, Denmark
2013-08-14 : Telenor, Oslo, Norway
2013-08-15 : Telenor, Oslo, Norway
2013-08-17 : Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden
2013-08-20 : Stadion Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland
2013-08-23 : Ernst-Happel Stadium, Vienna, Austria
2013-08-25 : Puskás Ferenc Stadium, Budapest, Hungary
2013-08-28 : Piata Constitutiei, Bucharest, Romania
2013-08-30 : Vasil Levski Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria
2013-09-01 : Usce Park, Belgrade, Serbia
2013-09-04 : Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany
2013-09-06 : Esprit Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany
2013-09-08 : Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2013-09-11 : Letzigrund Stadium, Zurich, Switzerland
2013-09-14 : Wembley Stadium, London, England
2013-09-16 : Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester, England
2013-09-18 : Aviva Stadium (Dublin), Dublin, Ireland
2013-09-21 : Stade de France, Paris, France