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Family Values Tour 1998
View on Wikipedia| Tour by Korn, Ice Cube, Limp Bizkit, Orgy, Rammstein, Incubus | |
| Associated album | Various |
|---|---|
| Start date | September 22, 1998 |
| End date | October 31, 1998 |
| Legs | 1 |
The 1998 Family Values Tour was the first edition of the critically acclaimed[1] fall music tour that initially combined nu metal, alternative metal, and rap acts. The tour was created and headlined by Korn.
Promotion
[edit]The tour was preceded by whirlwind political campaign-style tour named "Korn Kampaign" (from August 17, 1998 in Los Angeles through September 1 in Phoenix) to promote the release of their album Follow the Leader. It took the group all over North America to spread the news of their "Family Values" platform to hordes of fans at special "fan conferences" that were organized at every stop along the tour route. Korn chartered a jet, which took them to record stores in such cities as Riverside, Mountain View, Sacramento, Seattle, Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Philadelphia, Boston, New York City, Toronto, Atlanta, and Dallas. The band talked to fans at every stop, answered questions during the special "fan conferences" and signed autographs. Jim Rose hosted the entire "Kampaign" tour. Celebrities at various stops included Ice Cube and Todd McFarlane.
Lineup
[edit]Artists who participated in 1998 Family Values Tour were:
Tour dates
[edit]Ice Cube replacement
[edit]On October 27, 1998, due to the beginning of shooting the movie Next Friday, Ice Cube was replaced by alternative metal band Incubus for the remaining five dates. The band is featured on the Family Values Tour '98 CD release with their song "New Skin" and can be also seen during performance of "All in the Family" on the DVD. Ice Cube did not appear at the October 26, 1998, Wings Stadium (Kalamazoo, MI.) Incubus was present instead.
Feud with Rob Zombie
[edit]Initially, Rob Zombie was to be one of the artists participating on the tour, but was dropped due to high production costs, each Rob Zombie concert costing $125,000 in band fees and show production alone. Therefore, Rob Zombie was replaced by German industrial metal act, Rammstein. However, the given explanation was somewhat confusing. The Firm, Korn's management, said Zombie continually expressed dissatisfaction over not wanting to work with a hip-hop act on the bill, and was supposedly lectured by Rob Zombie management that "rock kids don't like hip-hop." Rob Zombie's manager, Andy Gould said those comments were false. He explained that Zombie has never even spoken to Korn, so he could not have made those comments.[3] Although the statement released by Korn's management resulted in anger, Rob Zombie shared no bad blood with the bands participating in Family Values Tour. Next year, in 1999, both Rob Zombie and Korn got on good terms again, and launched the highly successful "Rock is Dead" tour together.
Trivia
[edit]In one of the more infamous moments, Rammstein's band members dressed up for Halloween. Most of them were practically naked with the exception of Richard Kruspe, who wore a wedding dress. Police dragged the members off the stage for indecent exposure and the concert ended after a mere 10 minutes.[4]
Success
[edit]The 1998 edition of Family Values Tour was highly successful, the live compilation debuted at #7 at Billboard 200 chart selling 121,000 copies in its first week, and achieving gold record status by RIAA, while DVD - platinum.
Korn helped to promote then-unknown acts. The results were very promising. Rammstein's album "Sehnsucht" achieved platinum certification in the United States, also Orgy's debut "Candyass", which was released through Korn's own record label, Elementree Records, achieved similar success. Limp Bizkit enjoyed even greater success which helped them establish themselves as one of the leading acts of the nu metal wave at that time, and enjoyed enormous commercial success.
The 28 dates of Family Values Tour grossed $6.5 million[5] and over 243,000 fans purchased the fan-friendly ticket prices that ranged from $26.00 to $29.50.[1]
Critical acclaim for the tour started to pour in as soon as it all started. As Jim Farber noted in a review of the September 25, 1998 event at the Continental Arena in New Jersey in the New York Daily News:
"[...] The 4 and half hour show, a hip-hop DJ held equal ground with a drummer in the set by Limp Bizkit, a keyboardist added dance club beats to the classic metal of Rammstein, and two guitarists translated the needling sound of electronic hip-hop into the manic creations of Korn [...] This tour created a bold new profile for hard guitar bands taking cues from the music that replaced them as the soundtrack to masculine aggression."[1]
The Los Angeles Times noted that the tour "certainly proved to be one of the rock spectacles of the year,"[6] while Steve Morse of the Boston Globe said that "Korn delivered the goods...by accelerating out of the box with a savage confluence of heavy metal, rap, and primal screaming from singer Jonathan Davis."[1]
John Scher of Metropolitan Entertainment agreed: "The Family Values Tour was not only a great business success, but more importantly, a rousing success with the fans. I think, to a great degree, we accomplished what we set out to: creating a fun, wild evening with a unique atmosphere and incredible music."[1]
Jonathan Davis, lead singer of Korn said: "We're creating some rock history with this tour. From that first show, I had goosebumps upon goosebumps. This is something special happening here. I hope that it becomes annual and it's gonna last."[1]
Home media
[edit]The initial edition of Family Values Tour was highly successful and it was documented on separate DVD and CD releases, both put on sale on March 30, 1999 via Immortal/Epic Records. The CD release achieved gold record status in the United States while DVD release went platinum.
Controversy
[edit]The Family Values Tour 1998 crossed the US, and the promotion of Follow the Leader continued in Japan and Australia.[7] However, Korn cited being accustomed to the American way of life, food, and culture, and The Family Values Tour 1998 had not come to Europe; the band never came there to promote Follow the Leader.[7] Their European fanbase, disappointed not to have seen them since 1997, would see their return in 2000 for a successful Issues Tour.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Mitch Schneider Organization - Family Values Tour '98 overview". Mitch Schneider Organization. 1998-03-12. Retrieved 2007-01-26.
- ^ "Family Values Tour 1998".
- ^ "Rolling Stone: Family Feud: Rob Zombie". Rolling Stone. 1998-07-24. Archived from the original on 2007-10-02. Retrieved 2007-01-25.
- ^ "Family Values Features Both Tricks Anad Treats In Tour Finale". MTV. 1998-03-11. Archived from the original on February 14, 2019. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
- ^ Bashman, David (November 5, 1999). "Family Values '99 Earns More Than $10 Million; Live Album, Home Video Due". MTV. Archived from the original on August 15, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Live Nation: Press Release for Family Values 2006". Live Nation. 2006-04-19. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved 2007-01-26.
- ^ a b c Paquet, Sebastien (2002). Prélude et fugue (ed.). Korn de A à Z [Korn from A to Z]. MusicBook guides (in French) (1st ed.). Paris: L'Express éditions. pp. 37, 81. ISBN 978-2-843-43101-2. OCLC 470426200. Archived from the original on 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
Family Values Tour 1998
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Overview
The Family Values Tour 1998 marked the inaugural edition of an annual concert series organized and headlined by the nu metal band Korn.[6] Launched as a platform to showcase the burgeoning nu metal scene, the tour blended elements of nu metal, alternative metal, and rap rock, reflecting the era's fusion of heavy rock with hip-hop influences.[7] Primarily serving as a promotional vehicle for Korn's third studio album, Follow the Leader, released earlier that year on August 18, 1998, the tour aimed to build momentum for the record's singles and expand the band's reach within the alternative metal landscape.[7] It followed a shorter precursor event known as the Korn Kampaign, a campaign-style mini-tour that helped generate initial buzz for the album. The tour ran exclusively across the United States from September 22, 1998, starting at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York, to October 31, 1998, concluding at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia, encompassing 28 arena dates in total.[8][9] This fall-season itinerary positioned the event as a key seasonal music tour, capitalizing on the post-summer demand for live rock performances.[6]Promotion
The promotion for the Family Values Tour 1998 was spearheaded by Korn through the "Korn Kampaign," a high-energy, political campaign-style mini-tour designed to generate buzz for both the band's third album Follow the Leader—released on August 18, 1998—and the upcoming tour.[10] Launching on August 17, 1998, in Los Angeles and concluding on September 1 in Phoenix, the Kampaign traversed North America, hitting 15 major cities such as San Francisco, Seattle, Milwaukee, Boston, Atlanta, New York, and Dallas.[10] The initiative involved significant resources to create an immersive experience, with the band traveling by private jet and incorporating stunts such as riding in an army tank through downtown Toronto, Canada.[11][12] Central to the Kampaign were interactive "fan conferences" at record stores and malls, where Korn members hosted Q&A sessions, answered fan questions, and signed autographs to foster direct engagement.[10] These events, emceed by performer Jim Rose, emphasized accessibility and hype-building, with occasional celebrity drop-ins like Ice Cube adding star power and tying into the tour's nu metal and rap rock ethos.[11] The campaign's grassroots approach extended to radio station visits and promotional tie-ins, positioning Follow the Leader as a cultural movement while priming audiences for the Family Values Tour lineup.[13]Lineup
Original Artists
The original lineup for the Family Values Tour 1998 featured Korn as the headliner, with supporting acts including Limp Bizkit, Ice Cube, Orgy, Rammstein, and DJs C-Minus and Punk-Roc, creating a diverse mix of nu metal, hip-hop, and industrial sounds. Korn, who conceived and organized the tour, aimed to showcase emerging alternative rock alongside rap influences to appeal to a broad audience of late-1990s youth culture. Limp Bizkit brought high-energy rap-rock aggression, while Orgy contributed a synth-driven, industrial-tinged alternative rock style that bridged electronic and metal elements. C-Minus and Punk-Roc provided DJ sets and interludes between performances.[1] Ice Cube provided the hip-hop cornerstone, infusing the bill with West Coast gangsta rap's raw lyricism and stage presence, which contrasted yet complemented the heavier metal acts. Rammstein added a provocative industrial metal edge with their theatrical performances and German-language tracks, enhancing the tour's boundary-pushing genre fusion. The lineup was announced in the summer of 1998 following the replacement of Rob Zombie—initially considered for the slot—with Rammstein due to disputes over production expenses. Incubus served as a later addition to the supporting roster, rounding out the eclectic selection without altering the core genre balance.Changes and Replacements
The Family Values Tour 1998 underwent significant lineup adjustments prior to and during its run, primarily driven by logistical and financial considerations. Originally, Rob Zombie was slated to join the bill as a key act, but he was replaced by Rammstein due to the high production costs associated with his elaborate stage show.[8] This change occurred before the tour's September 22, 1998, kickoff, allowing Rammstein's industrial metal style to fill the slot without altering the initial announced schedule.[14] Later in the tour, Ice Cube departed on October 25, 1998, to fulfill filming commitments for his upcoming film Next Friday, which required his immediate attention.[15] Incubus was brought in as his replacement, performing for the final five dates from October 26 to October 31, 1998, in venues including Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan; Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana; New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut; Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York; and Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.[8] This substitution maintained the tour's momentum but necessitated quick promotional updates to inform ticket holders of the shift.[15] These replacements had notable logistical effects on the tour's overall dynamic, which was designed to blend rap and metal elements for a "family values" theme emphasizing diverse aggression. Rob Zombie's exit for cost reasons—reportedly exceeding $125,000 per show in fees and production—shifted the emphasis toward international metal acts like Rammstein, enhancing the event's theatrical spectacle while reducing expenses.[16] Ice Cube's replacement by Incubus, an alternative metal band, further tilted the balance away from hip-hop toward nu-metal influences, potentially softening the rap-metal fusion that defined the early shows but preserving high-energy performances for the concluding dates.[8] No major schedule disruptions resulted, though the changes highlighted the challenges of coordinating a multi-act tour with varying artist demands.Tour Schedule
Dates and Venues
The Family Values Tour 1998 featured 28 arena performances exclusively in the United States, running from September 22 to October 31, 1998, with an itinerary that began on the East Coast, traversed the Midwest and West Coast, and returned eastward in its final leg.[3] The schedule included major venues such as the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York (concert capacity of 16,000), which hosted the penultimate show.[17] Two dates were ultimately cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances: the October 8 show in Phoenix was postponed due to illness among performers and rescheduled for October 12, while the October 13 show in Nampa was cancelled as a result to adjust the schedule, but the tour maintained its momentum across 23 states.[3][8] The complete itinerary is as follows:| Date | City | State | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 1998 | Rochester | NY | Blue Cross Arena (capacity ~11,000 for concerts) |
| September 23, 1998 | Worcester | MA | Worcester's Centrum Centre |
| September 25, 1998 | East Rutherford | NJ | Continental Airlines Arena |
| September 26, 1998 | Philadelphia | PA | First Union Spectrum |
| September 27, 1998 | Cleveland | OH | CSU Convocation Center |
| September 29, 1998 | Pittsburgh | PA | Civic Arena |
| September 30, 1998 | Auburn Hills | MI | The Palace of Auburn Hills |
| October 2, 1998 | Milwaukee | WI | Wisconsin Center Arena |
| October 3, 1998 | Rosemont | IL | Rosemont Horizon |
| October 4, 1998 | Minneapolis | MN | Target Center |
| October 6, 1998 | Denver | CO | McNichols Sports Arena |
| October 8, 1998 | Phoenix | AZ | America West Arena (cancelled) |
| October 9, 1998 | Inglewood | CA | Great Western Forum |
| October 10, 1998 | Daly City | CA | Cow Palace |
| October 11, 1998 | Las Vegas | NV | Thomas & Mack Center |
| October 12, 1998 | Phoenix | AZ | America West Arena (rescheduled from October 8) |
| October 13, 1998 | Nampa | ID | Idaho Center (cancelled) |
| October 14, 1998 | West Valley City | UT | E Center |
| October 16, 1998 | Fort Worth | TX | Fort Worth Convention Center |
| October 17, 1998 | Lafayette | LA | Cajundome |
| October 18, 1998 | New Orleans | LA | Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena |
| October 20, 1998 | Oklahoma City | OK | Fairgrounds Arena |
| October 22, 1998 | Kansas City | MO | Kemper Arena |
| October 23, 1998 | St. Louis | MO | Kiel Center |
| October 24, 1998 | Omaha | NE | Omaha Civic Auditorium |
| October 26, 1998 | Kalamazoo | MI | Wings Stadium |
| October 27, 1998 | Indianapolis | IN | Market Square Arena |
| October 29, 1998 | New Haven | CT | New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum |
| October 30, 1998 | Uniondale | NY | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum |
| October 31, 1998 | Fairfax | VA | Patriot Center (capacity 10,000) |
