HIStory World Tour

The HIStory World Tour was the third and final worldwide solo concert tour by American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson, in support of his ninth studio album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I. The tour took place from September 7, 1996, to October 15, 1997.

Logo of Michael Jackson's HIStory Tour.

The tour was notable for several reasons:

• Longest tour: The HIStory World Tour was Michael Jackson's longest concert tour, spanning over a year and covering 69 cities in 35 countries.
• Most expensive tour: At the time, the tour was the most expensive concert tour ever staged, with a budget of over $100 million.
• High-tech production: The tour featured a cutting-edge production design, including elaborate lighting, pyrotechnics, and video projections.
• Iconic performances: The tour included many of Michael Jackson's signature dance moves and iconic songs, such as "Thriller", "Billie Jean", "Beat It", and "Black or White".

Some of the most notable performances from the tour include:

• A moonwalk performance during "Billie Jean"
• A dance routine with a chorus line of backup dancers during "They Don't Care About Us"
• A performance of "Gone Too Soon" dedicated to his friend Ryan White.

The HIStory World Tour received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, and it remains one of the most successful and memorable concert tours in music history.