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These Days Tour
Tour by Bon Jovi
Poster to the concert in Ostend, Belgium
Start dateApril 26, 1995
End dateJuly 19, 1996
Legs6
No. of shows55 in Europe
45 in North America
6 in Oceania
3 in Africa
7 in South America
16 in Asia
132 in total
Bon Jovi concert chronology

These Days Tour was Bon Jovi's concert tour during 1995-96. Van Halen opened as a special guest for Bon Jovi on twenty of the European stadium dates during the second leg promoting their album Balance. The last of the three Wembley Stadium gigs was filmed for the DVD Live From London. The band played 131 shows in 35 countries all across the world.[1][2] The tour was the first with current bassist Hugh McDonald.

Personnel

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  • Jon Bon Jovi - lead vocals, guitar, maracas for Keep the Faith, tambourine for Hey God
  • Richie Sambora - lead guitar, backing vocals, talkbox, lead vocals for Stranger In This Town
  • Hugh McDonald - bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Tico Torres - drums, percussion, lead vocals for Crazy
  • David Bryan - keyboards, backing vocals, tambourine for Something to Believe In

Set list

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The set list varied on a nightly basis on this tour, but usually featured several songs from the These Days album, such as "Hey God", "Something for the Pain", and "This Ain't a Love Song". It also included many of their hits from the 1980s such as "Livin' on a Prayer", "You Give Love a Bad Name", and "Bad Medicine".

  1. "Rockin' in the Free World"
  2. "Livin' on a Prayer"
  3. "You Give Love a Bad Name"
  4. "Hey God"
  5. "Keep the Faith"
  6. "These Days"
  7. "Lie To Me"
  8. "Someday I'll Be Saturday Night"
  9. "Something for the Pain"
  10. "Because the Night"(cover)
  11. "Damned"
  12. "Blaze of Glory"
  13. "Lay Your Hands on Me"
  14. "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" (with snippets of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone")
  15. "Bad Medicine" / "Shout"
Encore
  2. "Always"
  3. "Wanted Dead or Alive"
  4. "Blood on Blood"
Encore 2
  2. "Runaway"
  3. "This Ain't a Love Song"

Tour dates

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List of concerts, showing date, city, country, venue
Date City Country Venue
Asia
April 26, 1995 Mumbai India Andheri Sports Complex
April 28, 1995 Taipei Taiwan Taipei Municipal Stadium
April 30, 1995 Quezon City Philippines Araneta Coliseum
May 2, 1995 Bangkok Thailand Royal Thai Army Stadium
May 4, 1995 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Stadium Negara
May 6, 1995 Jakarta Indonesia Taman Impian Jaya Ancol
May 8, 1995 Singapore Singapore Indoor Stadium
May 10, 1995 Seoul South Korea Olympic Stadium
May 13, 1995 Fukuoka Japan Fukuoka Dome
May 16, 1995 Nishinomiya Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium
May 18, 1995 Tokyo Tokyo Dome
Europe
May 23, 1995 Milan Italy Expo Arena Milano Concerti
May 26, 1995 Bremen Germany Weserstadion
May 27, 1995
May 28, 1995 Nijmegen Netherlands Goffertpark
May 30, 1995 Essen Germany Georg-Melches-Stadion
June 1, 1995 Chemnitz Sportforum
June 3, 1995 Munich Olympiastadion
June 4, 1995 Adenau Nürburgring
June 6, 1995 Berlin Waldbühne
June 7, 1995
June 10, 1995 Basel Switzerland St. Jakob Stadium
June 11, 1995 Spielberg Austria Österreichring
June 13, 1995 Barcelona Spain Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc
June 15, 1995 Lisbon Portugal Estádio José Alvalade
June 17, 1995 Werchter Belgium Werchter festival ground
June 18, 1995 Lahr Germany Flughafen Lahr
June 21, 1995 Cardiff Wales Cardiff Arms Park
June 23, 1995 London England Wembley Stadium
June 24, 1995
June 25, 1995
June 27, 1995 Gateshead Gateshead International Stadium
June 28, 1995 Sheffield Don Valley Stadium
June 30, 1995 Paris France Hippodrome de Longchamp
July 1, 1995
July 2, 1995 Dublin Ireland RDS Arena
July 4, 1995 Stockholm Sweden Sjöhistoriska Museet
July 6, 1995 Rotterdam Netherlands Stadion Feijenoord
July 7, 1995 Odense Denmark Dyrskuepladsen
July 8, 1995 Turku Finland Ruissalo
North America
July 21, 1995 Wantagh United States Jones Beach Amphitheatre
July 22, 1995
July 23, 1995
July 25, 1995 Camden Blockbuster-Sony Music Entertainment Centre
July 27, 1995 Burgettstown Coca-Cola Star Lake Amphitheatre
July 30, 1995 Mansfield Great Woods Center
August 1, 1995 Saratoga Springs Saratoga Performing Arts Center
August 2, 1995 Montreal Canada Montreal Forum
August 3, 1995
August 5, 1995 Grand Falls-Windsor Centennial Park
August 7, 1995 Halifax Garrison Grounds At Citadel Hill
August 9, 1995 Columbia United States Merriweather Post Pavilion
August 11, 1995 Milwaukee Marcus Amphitheater
August 12, 1995 Tinley Park New World Music Theatre
August 15, 1995 Minneapolis Target Center
August 16, 1995 Bonner Springs Sandstone Amphitheater
August 18, 1995 Morrison Red Rocks Amphitheater
August 20, 1995 Park City Wolf Mountain Amphitheatre
August 23, 1995 Maryland Heights Riverport Amphitheatre
August 24, 1995 Noblesville Deer Creek Music Center
August 26, 1995 Clarkston Pine Knob Music Theatre
August 27, 1995 Cincinnati Riverbend Music Center
August 29, 1995 Scranton Montage Mountain Amphitheater
August 30, 1995 Cuyahoga Falls Blossom Music Center
September 1, 1995 Syracuse New York State Fair
September 3, 1995 Toronto Canada Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
September 4, 1995 Hartford United States The Meadows Music Theatre
September 10, 1995 Tampa USF Sun Dome
September 12, 1995 Charlotte Blockbuster Pavilion
September 13, 1995
September 15, 1995 Raleigh Hardee's Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
September 16, 1995 Atlanta Coca-Cola Lakewood Amphitheatre
September 19, 1995 Chattanooga UTC Arena
September 20, 1995 Nashville Starwood Amphitheatre
September 23, 1995 The Woodlands Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
September 24, 1995 Dallas Coca-Cola Starplex Amphitheatre
September 26, 1995 Phoenix Blockbuster Desert Sky Pavilion
September 29, 1995 Inglewood Great Western Forum
September 30, 1995 Concord Concord Pavilion
October 3, 1995 Vancouver Canada General Motors Place
October 4, 1995 Edmonton Northlands Coliseum
October 5, 1995 Saskatoon Saskatchewan Place
October 7, 1995 Winnipeg Winnipeg Arena
Latin America
October 22, 1995 Mexico City Mexico Palacio de los Deportes
October 24, 1995 Caracas Venezuela Estadio Independencia De La Rinconada
October 27, 1995 Rio de Janeiro Brazil Praça da Apoteose
October 28, 1995 São Paulo Pista de Atletismo Ibirapuera
October 29, 1995 Curitiba Pedreira Paulo Leminski
October 31, 1995 Quito Ecuador Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa
November 2, 1995 Bogotá Colombia Estadio El Campín
November 4, 1995 Buenos Aires Argentina Estadio Antonio Vespucio Liberti
Oceania
November 8, 1995 Auckland New Zealand Ericsson Stadium
November 10, 1995 Melbourne Australia Olympic Park Stadium
November 11, 1995
November 12, 1995 Adelaide Adelaide Street Circuit
November 17, 1995 Brisbane Brisbane Stadium
November 18, 1995 Sydney Eastern Creek International Raceway
Africa
November 28, 1995 Cape Town South Africa Green Point Stadium
November 30, 1995 Johannesburg Johannesburg Stadium
December 1, 1995
December 3, 1995 Durban Kings Park Stadium
Asia
May 14, 1996 Fukuoka Japan Fukuoka Dome
May 16, 1996 Osaka Hankyu Nishinomiya Sutajiamu
May 18, 1996 Yokohama Yokohama Stadium
May 19, 1996
May 20, 1996
Europe
June 1, 1996 Madrid Spain Estadio Vicente Calderón
June 4, 1996 Gijón Estadio El Molinón
June 5, 1996 Pamplona Estadio El Sadar
June 8, 1996 Landgraaf Netherlands Megaland
June 9, 1996 Enschede Het Rutbeek
June 11, 1996 Bettembourg Luxembourg Krakelshaff
June 13, 1996 Erfurt Germany Steigerwaldstadion
June 15, 1996 Hannover Niedersachsenstadion
June 16, 1996 Stuttgart Cannstatter Wasen
June 18, 1996 Budapest Hungary Óbudai-sziget
June 20, 1996 Wiener Neustadt Austria Flugplatz Wiener Neustadt
June 21, 1996 Wels Wels Air Base
June 23, 1996 Zürich Switzerland Letzigrund
June 28, 1996 Cologne Germany Müngersdorfer Stadion
June 29, 1996
June 30, 1996 Frankfurt Waldstadion
July 2, 1996 Ostend Belgium Wellingtonrenbaan
July 3, 1996 Paris France Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
July 6, 1996 Milton Keynes England National Bowl
July 7, 1996
July 9, 1996 Manchester Maine Road
July 11, 1996 Glasgow Scotland Ibrox Stadium
July 13, 1996 Dublin Ireland RDS Arena
July 14, 1996 Wolfsburg Germany Volkswagen Festival Site
July 16, 1996 Nuremberg Frankenstadion
July 19, 1996 Helsinki Finland Helsinki Olympic Stadium

Box office score data

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Venue City Tickets Sold / Available Gross Revenue
Jones Beach Theatre Wantagh 32,586 / 32,586[3] $1,140,510
Montreal Forum Montreal 31,251 / 31,984[4] $856,612
Palacio de los Deportes Mexico City 41,996 / 41,996[5] $1,161,203
RDS Dublin 30,000 / 30,000[6] $1,075,000

The total attendance of the 3 South African shows was 182,000.[7]

Cancelled dates

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List of cancelled concerts showing date, city, country, venue, and reason for cancellation
Date City Country Venue Reason
November 14, 1995 Perth (cancelled)[8] Australia Burswood Dome Unknown

References

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These Days Tour

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The These Days Tour was a worldwide by the band , undertaken in support of their sixth studio album, These Days, released in May 1995. The tour began on April 26, 1995, at the Andheri Sports Stadium in Bombay (now ), , and concluded on July 19, 1996, at the in , comprising 134 concerts documented across multiple legs that spanned , , , , , , and . Renowned for its elaborate production, the tour marked Bon Jovi's largest-scale endeavor up to that point, featuring a massive stage setup with working bars and live bartenders designed to foster an intimate, party-like atmosphere amid stadium crowds, some exceeding 80,000 attendees, and three consecutive nights at in in June 1995, which drew over 70,000 fans each. Opening acts varied by leg and included prominent groups like Van Halen, who joined for several European stadium dates in 1995 while promoting their album Balance, as well as The Pretenders, Slash's Snakepit, and Hootie & the Blowfish on select shows. The tour highlighted the band's evolving sound and maturity, with setlists blending hits from These Days—such as "Hey God" and the title track—alongside staples like "Livin' on a Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name," often performed over 100 times each, reflecting its grueling yet celebratory scope.

Background

Album Context

Bon Jovi's sound evolved considerably from the anthemic of their breakthrough albums like (1986) to a more refined pop-rock style by the mid-1990s, incorporating elements of soul and R&B while emphasizing emotional depth. These Days, their sixth studio album released on June 27, 1995, by , exemplified this maturation with introspective lyrics centered on themes of love, loss, relationships, and the passage of time. Commercially, These Days achieved strong international success, debuting at No. 1 on the , where it spent four weeks at the top, and topping the charts in , , , , , , the , , , and . In the , it peaked at No. 9 on the and was certified platinum by the RIAA for sales exceeding one million copies. The album earned platinum certifications in multiple countries, including double platinum in and the , reflecting its global appeal despite a shifting rock landscape dominated by and alternative acts. Key singles "This Ain't a Love Song" reached No. 14 on the , while "Something for the Pain" charted at No. 76, with both tracks underscoring the album's blend of melodic hooks and poignant storytelling. The album was produced by Peter Collins, with recording sessions spanning late 1994 into early 1995 at studios such as A&M in Hollywood, California; 16th Avenue Sound in ; and Bearsville Sound Studios in . Co-written primarily by and , the tracks featured layered arrangements and Sambora's signature guitar work, though the overall production leaned toward a polished, atmospheric sound. These Days' darker, more contemplative tone—often described as the band's most melancholic effort—highlighted personal vulnerabilities and relational complexities, fostering expectations for emotionally charged live renditions during the supporting tour.

Tour Planning and Announcement

The These Days Tour was officially announced in early 1995, with the band revealing plans for over 100 shows across multiple continents to support their forthcoming sixth studio album. The tour kicked off on April 26, 1995, at Andheri Sports Stadium in (then Bombay), , marking Bon Jovi's strategic decision to launch in as a means to expand their global fanbase and build international momentum at a time when the movement had shifted trends in the U.S. This approach was influenced by the band's aim to reassert their relevance amid the alt-rock revolution, as the more introspective tone of These Days represented an adaptation to the era's darker lyrical styles without fully abandoning their rock roots. Logistical planning emphasized elaborate staging to recreate the intimacy of the band's early club days on a massive scale, including a stage design with functional bars and bartenders, which required significant budget allocation despite rising production costs in the mid-1990s rock touring landscape. The tour's structure prioritized a worldwide itinerary, starting in before moving to , , , and other regions, allowing for broad promotional tie-ins with the 's June 27, 1995, release. Initial ticket sales were promoted through presales and radio station contests, generating early hype in key markets like and the U.S., where album launch events further amplified anticipation for the live shows.

Overview

Tour Scope and Legs

The These Days Tour by ran from April 26, 1995, to July 19, 1996, encompassing 132 shows across 35 countries divided into six legs. The tour's regional distribution included 55 performances in , 45 in , 16 in , 7 in , 6 in , and 3 in . Leg 1 commenced in Asia on April 26, 1995, in Bombay, India, before shifting to Europe in May for stadium dates across the continent. Leg 2 followed in North America from July to October 1995, covering major U.S. and Canadian venues. The subsequent legs covered South America, Oceania, and Africa from October to December 1995, marking the band's first performances in several African markets. Rest periods allowed for recovery before the final leg resumed with shows in Asia in May 1996 and Europe in June-July 1996, culminating with Leg 6 spanning Africa, Asia, and Europe, ending in Helsinki, Finland, on July 19.

Key Milestones

The These Days Tour commenced on April 26, 1995, at the in , , representing Bon Jovi's debut performance in the country and launching the band's most ambitious production to date, complete with an onstage bar featuring functional taps and bartenders. A highlight of the initial European leg occurred with three consecutive sold-out shows at in on June 23, 24, and 25, 1995, where the final night was professionally filmed for the band's inaugural live concert video, Live from London, released later that year on . The tour achieved notable breakthroughs in Africa during its southern leg, featuring three performances in late November and December 1995: November 28 at Green Point Stadium in , December 1 at in , and December 3 at in —early major Western rock concerts in the nation shortly after the end of apartheid—drawing substantial audiences that underscored the band's global reach. In , the tour's shows at on May 19, 1995, exemplified its record-setting attendance in the region, with the venue's capacity of over 55,000 fans contributing to some of the largest crowds for a Western act in at the time. Responding to exceptional demand and surpassing initial milestones, the tour was extended into 1996 with additional North American and European legs, culminating on July 19 in , .

Personnel

Band Lineup

The core band lineup for the These Days Tour consisted of Bon Jovi's longstanding members, each contributing to the live rendition of the album's introspective rock sound across 134 shows in 35 countries. served as lead vocals and , handling most fan interactions and leading acoustic segments that fostered intimate connections with audiences during the extended performances. provided and backing vocals, incorporating slide guitar techniques adapted for the tour's high-energy delivery. played , delivering rhythmic drive in the longer sets. handled keyboards and backing vocals, enhancing album tracks with orchestral layers to capture their atmospheric depth on stage. Hugh McDonald, the unofficial but consistent bassist since the late , offered steady low-end support throughout the tour.

Supporting Guests

The These Days Tour featured a variety of supporting guests, with arrangements tailored to regional markets and logistical needs. acted as the primary opener for twenty stadium dates across Europe during the summer of 1995, forming a prominent supergroup billing that paired the two acts for high-capacity shows. delivered a set of their signature hits, such as "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love" and "Panama," before Bon Jovi's performance, helping to energize crowds in venues like and the . This collaboration extended to shared production elements, including staging and lighting, which streamlined logistics for the transcontinental tour and allowed to focus on performance without full overseas equipment transport. The pairing drew significant attendance, with European legs routinely selling out to 60,000–70,000 fans per night, enhancing the tour's commercial success in the region. Additional openers varied by location, including and Thunder for several European dates, such as the June 1995 Wembley run. In and , local acts provided support for key shows, exemplified by Indian bands opening the Mumbai concert at and South African groups for the performance. North American dates lacked a consistent secondary opener, instead rotating acts like , , and across the leg. Special guest appearances were limited, with occasional local performers joining for anthemic songs in , though no additional full-band collaborations occurred beyond the primary openers.

Musical Performance

Typical Set List

The typical set list for the These Days Tour lasted approximately 2 to 2.5 hours and consisted of 20-22 songs, blending high-energy anthems with introspective ballads to showcase both the band's catalog and the new album's . Shows often opened with a cover of Neil Young's "" to ignite the crowd, quickly transitioning into "Hey God," the from These Days, establishing the tour's focus on the album's raw emotional edge. This was followed by perennial crowd-pleasers like "" (performed 111 times across the tour) and "You Give Love a Bad Name" (112 times), drawing from the band's breakthrough era to build momentum. The core of the set integrated 7-8 tracks from These Days—such as "Something for the Pain" (64 performances), "Damned" (55 performances), "This Ain't a Love Song" (71 performances), and the title track (74 performances)—to highlight the album's introspective lyrics and bluesy influences, while balancing them with hits like "Bad Medicine" (99 performances), "Keep the Faith" (112 performances), and "Always" (102 performances) for sustained audience engagement. Covers, including Patti Smith's "Because the Night" and John Fogerty's "Rockin' All Over the World" (58 performances), added variety and guest appearances in select shows. Midway through, an acoustic segment offered a stripped-down respite, featuring ballads like "Bed of Roses," "I'll Be There for You," and "Wanted Dead or Alive" (106 performances), emphasizing the band's versatility and emotional depth. The encore typically culminated with a reprise of "Livin' on a Prayer," closing on an uplifting, communal high. A representative set list from the tour, drawn from the June 25, 1995, Wembley Stadium performance, illustrates this structure:
  2. You Give Love a Bad Name
  5. Blood on Blood
  6. Always
  7. I'd Die for You
  8. Blaze of Glory
  9. Lay Your Hands on Me
  10. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
  13. Runaway
  14. Dry County
  15. Bad Medicine
  16. Hey God
  17. Wanted Dead or Alive
  18. These Days
  19. (John cover)
  20. ( cover, with )
  21. In These Arms
  22. (encore)

Production Elements

The These Days Tour represented Bon Jovi's most ambitious production effort to date, spanning over a year from April 1995 to July 1996 and incorporating elaborate staging to support performances in stadiums and arenas worldwide. Central to the stage design were functional bars positioned on either side of the performance area, equipped with running taps and staffed by bartenders to create an immersive, hometown bar ambiance that connected with audiences during high-energy shows. This setup allowed fans to feel closer to the band's rock 'n' roll roots, enhancing the overall spectacle for the tour's massive crowds. Video documentation from key dates, including the Wembley Stadium concerts in June 1995, highlights the bars' integration into the live experience, underscoring the production's focus on thematic immersion rather than overt technological flash.

Tour Dates

Regional Breakdown

The These Days Tour consisted of six legs across 1995 and 1996, totaling 132 shows in (16), (55), (45), (7), (6), and (4). The first leg, from April to July 1995, encompassed and across 40 shows. The itinerary opened in on April 26, 1995, at Andheri Sports Stadium in , , marking the band's debut performance in the country. Key Asian venues included the in , Japan, where the band played two shows. The leg transitioned to in late May, featuring prominent stops such as two performances at in , , and a at the RDS in , , on July 2, 1995. The second leg, from July to October 1995, targeted with 45 shows. Highlights included multiple nights at Jones Beach Theater in , starting July 21, 1995, and the in , , on August 2 and 3, 1995. Subsequent legs from October 1995 through July 1996 covered (7 shows, October-November), (6 shows, November), (4 shows, November-December), a return to Asia (5 shows, May 1996), and concluding dates in (30 shows, June-July) and additional shows. South American highlights included a show at in on October 22, 1995. African dates featured four performances, including two in , , on November 30 and December 1, 1995. The tour wrapped up with a finale at the in , , on July 19, 1996. Notable venues ranged from the largest, with a capacity of 55,000, to smaller club shows in early Asian testing phases that served as initial market trials.

Box Office Performance

Key highlights included the sold-out concert at Jones Beach Theatre in , which drew 32,586 attendees and grossed $1,140,510; the Montreal Forum show with 31,251 tickets sold for $856,612; the Mexico City performance attracting 41,996 fans for $1,161,203; and the RDS in Dublin, where 30,000 tickets were sold generating $1,075,000. The three documented South African shows collectively drew 182,000 attendees.

Cancelled and Postponed Shows

The These Days Tour faced a limited number of schedule disruptions, with postponements and cancellations attributed primarily to technical and logistical issues rather than full leg cancellations. In , several shows were postponed during the initial leg, often due to venue preparation challenges. A representative example was the July 29, 1995, concert at the Meadows Music Theatre in , which was delayed to September 4 owing to sod damage from the preceding festival; the rescheduled performance proceeded as planned without reported issues. The leg also encountered delays stemming from logistics in developing markets, affecting venue readiness and transportation, though these were resolved to allow the tour to continue. Cancellations were minimal, with one confirmed instance: the November 14, 1995, show at in Perth, , for unknown reasons. All major postponements were ultimately rescheduled and completed, resulting in minimal fan refunds and preserving the tour's overall momentum across its global itinerary.

Reception and Impact

Critical and Fan Response

The These Days Tour garnered positive feedback from both critics and fans, who highlighted the band's matured songwriting and energetic stage presence during the 1995-1996 run. Critics often linked the tour's success to the supporting album's introspective tone and hooks, with Rolling Stone praising Bon Jovi's ability to craft "really big, rounder-than-round sound-wavin' hooks." The Wembley Stadium concerts in June 1995 stood out as highlights, drawing sold-out crowds of approximately 72,000 fans each night over three nights and earning acclaim for their production scale and band chemistry. The third night's performance was captured in the video release Live from London, which reviewers described as a "stunning" showcase of the band's hits alongside new material, capturing the electric atmosphere and Jon Bon Jovi's commanding vocals. Fan reactions emphasized high energy and connection, with attendees noting the interactive stage design—like a built-in bar—that fostered intimacy amid massive venues. recalled crowds of up to 80,000 singing along passionately, reflecting strong audience satisfaction across the tour's global legs. Media coverage spotlighted the tour's ambitious scope, including behind-the-scenes footage from the Asia opener in , and press conferences that underscored Bon Jovi's evolution amid the era. outlets celebrated the shows as a triumphant return, solidifying the band's enduring appeal. Quantitatively, Pollstar ranked the tour 11th in average box office gross per city ($279,647) in late 1995, positioning it as a mid-tier performer commercially compared to arena rock contemporaries like U2's earlier Zoo TV outings, while underscoring robust fan turnout.

Cultural Significance

The These Days Tour represented a significant career pivot for Bon Jovi, positioning the band as elder statesmen of arena rock after shedding their 1980s youthful persona for a more mature sound and presentation. This evolution was evident in the tour's emphasis on introspective performances and refined production, which helped sustain their relevance during a transitional period in rock music. The tour's success directly paved the way for the band's hiatus and subsequent triumphant return with the 2000 album Crush, which achieved multi-platinum status and reasserted their commercial dominance. On a global scale, the tour expanded Bon Jovi's influence by venturing into post-apartheid — with shows in , , and — and emerging Asian markets, starting with the opening concert in Bombay, , on April 26, 1995. These performances marked early major Western rock incursions into these regions, fostering cross-cultural fanbases and demonstrating the band's commitment to international growth amid shifting geopolitical landscapes. Jon Bon Jovi's foresight in prioritizing such markets contributed to Bon Jovi's enduring worldwide appeal, influencing how rock acts approached global touring in the late and beyond. The tour's legacy endures through key media releases, notably the 1995 concert video Live from London, filmed during the band's three sold-out nights at in front of over 72,000 fans per show—a underscoring their peak draw. This recording captured the tour's dynamic energy and has remained a cornerstone of Bon Jovi's live catalog, with performances like "These Days" later appearing in retrospective compilations that highlight the band's output. In the broader context of music, the These Days Tour exemplified mainstream rock's resilience against the surge of alternative and acts, as adapted their pop-rock formula with subtle influences from emerging genres while maintaining massive stadium crowds. Devoid of major controversies, the tour highlighted the band's professional maturity, focusing on thematic depth in songs addressing personal and societal struggles, which resonated with a diversifying .

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