The 1999 Tour was a concert tour by English recording artist, Robbie Williams. The tour supported his second studio album, I've Been Expecting You and the compilation disc, The Ego Has Landed. Beginning in May 1999, the tour played over 40 shows in North America and Europe. The tour was launched to capitalise on the success of "Angels" in the United States and Canada. The tour also marks Williams's only concert performances in those territories.
| Tour by Robbie Williams | |
 Promotional poster for the tour | |
| Associated album | |
|---|---|
| Start date | 1 May 1999 |
| End date | 1 November 1999 |
| Legs | 4 |
| No. of shows |
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| Robbie Williams concert chronology | |
Officially, the tour was known as Man, The Myth, The Tax Bill (a.k.a. Born To Be Mild), A Few Dollars More… and Get Your Coat Baby, You've Pulled!.[1][2]
Setlist
editThe following setlist was obtained from the concert held on 1 May 1999, at The Opera House in Toronto, Canada. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.[3]
- "Let Me Entertain You"
- "My Name Is"
- "Man Machine"
- "Lazy Days"
- "Hey Jude"
- "Win Some Lose Some"
- "Killing Me"
- "No Regrets"
- "Strong"
- "Angels"
- "Forever Texas"
- "Karma Killer"
- "Old Before I Die"
- Encore
Tour dates
edit- Man, The Myth, The Tax Bill (a.k.a. Born To Be Mild)
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America[4] | |||
| 1 May 1999 | Toronto | Canada | The Opera House |
| 4 May 1999 | New York City | United States | Bowery Ballroom |
| 6 May 1999 | Philadelphia | Theatre of Living Arts | |
| 7 May 1999 | Boston | Paradise Rock Club | |
| 8 May 1999 | Montreal | Canada | Le Petit Medley |
| 10 May 1999 | Washington, D.C. | United States | 9:30 Club |
| 12 May 1999 | Atlanta | Cotton Club | |
| 14 May 1999 | Chicago | Metro Chicago | |
| 15 May 1999 | Detroit | Saint Andrew's Hall | |
| 1 June 1999 | Vancouver | Canada | The Rage |
| 2 June 1999 | Seattle | United States | Showbox Comedy and Supper Club |
| 7 June 1999 | San Francisco | Bimbo's 365 Club | |
| 9 June 1999 | Los Angeles | Mayan Theater | |
- Festivals
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | |||
| 21 May 1999[A] | Nürburg | Germany | Nürburgring |
| 23 May 1999[B] | Nuremberg | Frankenstadion | |
| 24 May 1999[C] | Landgraaf | Netherlands | Megaland Landgaaf |
| 18 June 1999[D] | Imola | Italy | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari |
| 2 July 1999[E] | Roskilde | Denmark | Roskilde Festival Grounds |
| 4 July 1999[F] | Werchter | Belgium | Werchter Festival Grounds |
| 10 July 1999[G] | Paris | France | Hippodrome de Longchamp |
| 25 August 1999 | Watford | England | Watford Colosseum |
| 28 August 1999[H] | Slane | Ireland | Slane Castle |
- A Few Dollars More...
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | |||
| 3 September 1999 | Stockholm | Sweden | Cirkus |
| 5 September 1999 | Copenhagen | Denmark | K.B. Hallen |
| 6 September 1999 | Hanover | Germany | Capitol |
| 7 September 1999 | Cologne | Palladium | |
| 9 September 1999 | Offenbach | Stadthalle Offenbach | |
| 10 September 1999 | Hamburg | CCH Hall 2 | |
| 12 September 1999 | Tilburg | Netherlands | 013 |
| 13 September 1999 | Paris | France | Zénith de Paris |
| 15 September 1999 | Berlin | Germany | Columbiahalle |
| 17 September 1999 | Reykjavík | Iceland | Laugardalshöll |
- Get Your Coat Baby, You've Pulled!
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America[5] | |||
| 12 October 1999 | Boston | United States | Avalon Ballroom |
| 13 October 1999 | Upper Darby Township | Tower Theater | |
| 15 October 1999 | New York City | Hammerstein Ballroom | |
| 18 October 1999 | Toronto | Canada | The Warehouse |
| 19 October 1999 | Kitchener | Lyric Theatre | |
| 21 October 1999 | Pittsburgh | United States | Palumbo Center |
| 22 October 1999 | Washington, D.C. | 9:30 Club | |
| 24 October 1999 | Atlanta | The Tabernacle | |
| 25 October 1999 | Orlando | Hard Rock Live | |
| 29 October 1999 | Houston | Aerial Theater | |
| 30 October 1999 | Dallas | Bronco Bowl | |
| 1 November 1999 | Austin | Austin Music Hall | |
- Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
- A This concert was a part of the "Rock am Ring"[6]
- B This concert was a part of "Rock im Park"[6]
- C This concert was a part of the "Pinkpop Festival"[7]
- D This concert was a part of the "Heineken Jammin' Festival"[8]
- E This concert was a part of the "Roskilde Festival"[9]
- F This concert was a part of "Rock Werchter"
- G This concert was a part of "Solidays"[10]
- H This concert was a part of the "Slane Concert"[11]
Personnel
editBand
edit- Gary Nuttall
- Chris Sharrock
- Claire Worrall
- Alex Dickson
- Fil Eisler
External links
edit- RobbieWilliams.com – Robbie Williams official website
References
edit- ^ "USA: Get Your Coat Baby, You've Pulled! (1999)". RobbieWilliams.com. Archived from the original on 11 September 2009. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ "USA Summer: Man, The Myth, The Tax Bill (aka Born To Be Mild) (1999)". RobbieWilliams.com. Archived from the original on 31 July 2009. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
- ^ Stevenson, Jane (3 May 1999). "Concert Review: Robbie Williams Opera House, Toronto – May 1, 1999". Canoe.ca. Québecor Média. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (2 April 1999). "Robbie Williams Lines Up U.S. Tour". MTV News. MTV Networks. Archived from the original on 8 December 2001. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Basham, David (26 August 1999). "Robbie Williams Gets Angelic For New Video, Tour". MTV News. MTV Networks. Archived from the original on 22 December 2001. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Bayern 3 überträgt Rock-Im-Park-Festival im Internet" [Bayern 3 transmits Rock in Park festival on the internet]. mediabiz.de (in German). Weitere Online-Angebote des Verlagshauses. 10 May 1999. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ "Pinkpop is aan protectie toe" [Pinkpop is to ensure protection]. Trouw (in Dutch). De Persgroep Nederland. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ "Al festival di Imola anche Hole e Blur" [At the festival of Imola and also Hole Blur]. Corriere della Sera (in Italian). RCS MediaGroup. 25 March 1999. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ Gethings, Sharon; Hamilton, Charles (8 May 1999). "The 50 Best festivals; SUMMER'S HERE AND THE TIME IS RIGHT". The Independent. Independent Print Limited. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ Hache, Victor (19 July 1999). "solidays fait la fête au sida" [Solidays partied at SIDA]. L'Humanité (in French). Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ "Showbiz toast to Barbara Windsor". BBC News ONline. BBC. 16 April 1999. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2013.