The HIStory World Tour was a music tour by Michael Jackson that started September 7, 1996 in Prague and ended October 15, 1997. The HIStory tour included 82 concerts to about 4.5 million fans.^{[citation needed]} For other persons named Michael Jackson, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation). ... September 7 is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years). ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other persons named Michael Jackson, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation). ... Beginning at the Olympic Stadium on June 27, 1992 in Munich, Germany the “Dangerous” tour was the biggest tour any performer had done, breaking his own record from the preceding “Bad” tour. ... For other persons named Michael Jackson, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation). ... September 7 is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Nickname: Motto: Praga Caput Rei publicae Location within the Czech Republic Coordinates: Country Czech Republic Region Capital City of Prague Founded 9th century Government  - Mayor Pavel Bém Area  - City 496 km²  (191. ... October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years). ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Setlist

First Leg (1996)

• "Scream"
• "They Don't Care About Us"
• "She Drives Me Wild" (Intro)/"In the Closet"
• "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
• "Stranger in Moscow"
• "Smooth Criminal"
• "You Are Not Alone"
• "The Way You Make Me Feel"
• Jackson 5 Medley - "I Want You Back"/"The Love You Save"/"I'll Be There"
• Off the Wall Medley - "Rock with You"/"Off the Wall"/"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"
• "Billie Jean"
• "Thriller"
• "Beat It"
• "Come Together" (September 7th 1996 - December 31st 1996)
• "D.S." (September 7th 1996 - December 31st 1996)
• "Dangerous"
• "Black or White"
• "Earth Song"
• "Heal the World"
• "HIStory"

It has been suggested that Childhood (song) be merged into this article or section. ... They Dont Care About Us was the third US single and fourth European single released from American pop and R&B singer-songwriter Michael Jacksons 1995 album, HIStory. ... Dangerous is an album released by singer-songwriter Michael Jackson in November 1991. ... In the Closet was a popular recording by American pop and R&B singer Michael Jackson in the summer of 1992. ... Wanna Be Startin Somethin is a 1983 single released from Michael Jacksons multi-platinum selling 1982 album Thriller. ... Stranger in Moscow is a single by singer/songwriter Michael Jackson released in November 1996. ... Smooth Criminal is a song on Michael Jacksons Bad album (1987). ... You Are Not Alone was a hit single by singer/songwriter Michael Jackson, released in August 1995. ... It has been suggested that The Way You Make Me Feel (Shakaya song) be merged into this article or section. ... I Want You Back is a 1969 #1 hit single recorded by The Jackson 5 for the Motown label. ... The Love You Save is a 1970 #1 hit single recorded by The Jackson 5 for the Motown label. ... Ill Be There is a soul song written by Berry Gordy, Jr. ... Rock with You was a successful single released by singer Michael Jackson in late 1979. ... Off the Wall was the third hit from singer Michael Jacksons album Off the Wall. ... Dont Stop Til You Get Enough was the first big hit single to taken from Michael Jacksons 1979 Off The Wall album, which was his first album with Epic Records and the first he had real control over. ... For the tennis player, see Billie Jean King. ... This article is about the Thriller song. ... Beat It is a 1983 hit single from Michael Jacksons multi-platinum selling album Thriller. ... Come Together is a song by the rock band The Beatles written primarily by John Lennon and credited to Lennon/McCartney. ... A song by Micheal Jackson from his HIStory album. ... Dangerous is an album released by singer-songwriter Michael Jackson in November 1991. ... Black or White was the first single taken from Michael Jacksons album Dangerous, released in November 1991. ... Earth Song is a song by Michael Jackson. ... Heal the World is a song, which is the seventh track on Michael Jacksons hit album, Dangerous, released in 1991. ... History is a term for information about the past. ...

Second Leg (1997)

• "Scream"
• "They Don't Care About Us"
• "She Drives Me Wild" (Intro)/"In the Closet"
• "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
• "Stranger in Moscow"
• "Smooth Criminal"
• "You Are Not Alone"
• "The Way You Make Me Feel" (May 31st 1997 - June 15th 1997)
• Jackson 5 Medley - "I Want You Back"/"The Love You Save"/"I'll Be There"
• Off the Wall Medley - "Rock with You"/"Off the Wall"/"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" (May 31st 1997 - June 10th 1997)
• "Billie Jean"
• "Thriller"
• "Beat It"
• "Blood on the Dance Floor" (May 31th 1997 - August 19th 1997)
• "Dangerous"
• "Black or White"
• "Earth Song"
• "Heal the World"
• "HIStory"

It has been suggested that Childhood (song) be merged into this article or section. ... They Dont Care About Us was the third US single and fourth European single released from American pop and R&B singer-songwriter Michael Jacksons 1995 album, HIStory. ... Dangerous is an album released by singer-songwriter Michael Jackson in November 1991. ... In the Closet was a popular recording by American pop and R&B singer Michael Jackson in the summer of 1992. ... Wanna Be Startin Somethin is a 1983 single released from Michael Jacksons multi-platinum selling 1982 album Thriller. ... Stranger in Moscow is a single by singer/songwriter Michael Jackson released in November 1996. ... Smooth Criminal is a song on Michael Jacksons Bad album (1987). ... You Are Not Alone was a hit single by singer/songwriter Michael Jackson, released in August 1995. ... It has been suggested that The Way You Make Me Feel (Shakaya song) be merged into this article or section. ... I Want You Back is a 1969 #1 hit single recorded by The Jackson 5 for the Motown label. ... The Love You Save is a 1970 #1 hit single recorded by The Jackson 5 for the Motown label. ... Ill Be There is a soul song written by Berry Gordy, Jr. ... Rock with You was a successful single released by singer Michael Jackson in late 1979. ... Off the Wall was the third hit from singer Michael Jacksons album Off the Wall. ... Dont Stop Til You Get Enough was the first big hit single to taken from Michael Jacksons 1979 Off The Wall album, which was his first album with Epic Records and the first he had real control over. ... For the tennis player, see Billie Jean King. ... This article is about the Thriller song. ... Beat It is a 1983 hit single from Michael Jacksons multi-platinum selling album Thriller. ... Blood on the Dance Floor was a hit record for Michael Jackson in 1997. ... Dangerous is an album released by singer-songwriter Michael Jackson in November 1991. ... Black or White was the first single taken from Michael Jacksons album Dangerous, released in November 1991. ... Earth Song is a song by Michael Jackson. ... Heal the World is a song, which is the seventh track on Michael Jacksons hit album, Dangerous, released in 1991. ... History is a term for information about the past. ...

Performers

Lead performer

• Michael Jackson: Singer, Dancer, Musical director

Bandmembers

• Music director: Brad Buxer
• Drums: Jonathan Moffett
• Bass: Freddie Washington
• Lead guitar: Jennifer Batten
• Rhythm guitar: David Williams
• Keyboards: Isaiah Sanders & Brad Buxer

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Backing singers

• Kevin Dorsey
• Fred White
• Dorian Holley
• Marva Hicks

Dancers

• LaVelle Smith
• Shawnette Heard
• Damon Navandi
• Courtney Miller
• Anthony Talauega
• Richmond Talauega
• Loru Werner
• Jason Yribar
• Christian Judd
• Stacy Walker
• Faune Chambers

Credits

• Executive Director: MJJ Productions
• Artistic Director: Michael Jackson
• Assistant Director: Peggy Holmes
• Choreographed by: Michael Jackson & LaVelle Smith
• Staged & Designed by: Kenny Ortega
• Set Designed by: Michael Cotton & John McGraw
• Lightning Designer: Peter Morse
• Director of Security: Bill Bray
• Costumes Designed by: Dennis Tompkins & Michael Bush
• Hair & Make-up: Karen Faye
• Stylist: Tommy Simms
• Artist Manager: Tarak Ben Amar
• Personal Management: Gallin Morey Associates

Venues

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See also

• List of Michael Jackson tours

This is a list of tours and notable concerts performed by Michael Jackson. ...

External links

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