Know briefly about the Top 10 Biggest Concerts in Music History.
Entertainment in general, and music in particular has always been a powerful tool to bring people together or to support them. Concerts or performances are another important part of human culture starting from the times of the existence of ancient theatres from the amphitheater to today's stadium.
This article is about the largest concerts in the history of music concerning the number of attendees involved and the significance of the event. These legendary events have defined the development of popular music and continue to influence the world today.
Woodstock was a music festival that has been said to have been remembered as the peak of the counterculture. This took place in Bethel, New York, and was attended by around 400000 lovers of music that witnessed great performances by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and The Who among other artists. The festival is now portrayed as a symbol of peace, love, and unity, and up-to-date people who enjoy music and every other thing reap from the information.
Monsters of Rock is an event that was performed in one of the Moscow-specific areas known as Tushino Airfield in Russia, just after the Soviet Union regime had crumbled. It was to have performances by some of America’s hard metal bands such as Metallica, AC/DC, and Mötley Crüe, signifying and celebrating the openness of the country. Most significantly, the event displaced 6 million people, which is one of the biggest figures of displaced people in the history of any conflict.
Perhaps the most famous one is the one that took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1985 called Rock in Rio which triggered a new massive audience base for rock and metal music lovers. It came with great performances from the likes of Queen, AC/DC, and Ozzy Osbourne, and it pulled a crowd of about 1.4 million and is considered a turning point in the history of southern Brazilian popular music.
The Rolling Stones, Copacabana Beach was a huge spectacle of Rock and Roll and is estimated to have attracted around 1.5 million people to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The concert which was given by the legendary band was free and a novelty in the schedule representing the band’s continued relevance in both the culture and modern music.
Jean-Michel Jarre, Paris was the world’s biggest concert at Place de la Concorde and it was believed to have had a headcount of around 3.5 million people. It became a celebration of the millennium through Jarre’s special music and the beautiful display of lights.
Rod Stewart, Copacabana Beach was a very massive show where approximately 3,000,000 people. Volunteers of the Olympic and Paralympic games to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Stewart’s big energy made the concert one of the largest concerts ever to be held in the country and proved that he still reigns in the music industry.
Love Parade was a giant festival of electronic music that took place in Duisburg, Germany, and each year, it united about 1.6 million people. It was the synthesis of peace, love, and unity and its sad ending in 2010 has made it one of the most important events in the music industry.
The Beach Boys, Philadelphia was a giant concert that was arranged in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where approximately one million people came to watch. This was one of the true American Music celebrations featuring the original Beach Boys band and it demonstrated their relevance in the modern society’s music industry.
Pink Floyd, Venice was a very special and memorable concert, which took place in the water on a platform in the Venetian Laguna. The style of the band’s music and the fairy tale atmosphere brought about 200000 people and the concert is considered legendary in the world of rock.
Knebworth was a two-day festival that occurred in Knebworth, England. It was attended by approximately 200,000 people per show and was performed by Led Zeppelin. The stunning efforts of the band and the audiences that cheered them made it one of the most monumental performances in rock history.
The concerts listed above are among some of the biggest and most famous music events in history. All of them have their own stories to share with the audience and all of them are still giving joy to audiences all around the globe. Known as the Woodstock festival and the record performances of Jean Michel Jarre these festivals have set the trend for popular music and changed its course for the future.
These events are not only the musical performances; they are also the audiences who come to enjoy those performances. Sometimes the atmosphere created during a concert is very inspiring and people, and each of them feels that they are a part of some group of like-minded individuals. If you are a die-hard fan or a first-time listener, you can always learn something from the impact of live music. For those in the industry, understanding these monumental events is crucial, especially when working on a concert promoter business plan that aims to capture the same level of impact and significance.
