The Backstreet's Back Tour was a concert tour by the Backstreet Boys that began in 1997 and concluded in 1998. It was also the first tour to be held all over the United States. The set list included songs from their second album Backstreet's Back (International) (1997) and several songs from their debut U.S. album, Backstreet Boys (U.S.) (1997).
During this tour, Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell underwent surgery to correct a congenital heart defect he had had since birth. Surgery was necessary because the hole in his heart was getting larger. The group postponed a couple of show dates but Littrell was back performing with the group within weeks after the surgery only to have oxygen tanks in the wings of the stage.
Opening acts
- Emjay <small> (December 27, 1997 â January 7, 1998)</small>
- Los Umbrellos <small>(January 14, 1998 - February 1, 1998)</small>
- Westlife <small>(March 17 - March 18, 1998)</small>
- Solid HarmoniE <small>(March 17 - March 22, 1998)</small>
- Thomas Jules-Stock <small>(March 24, 1998 - April 15, 1998)</small>
- N-Tyce <small>(March 24, 1998 - April 15, 1998)</small>
- Aaron Carter <small>(July 8, 1998 - September 15, 1998)</small>
- Jimmy Ray <small>(July 8, 1998 - September 15, 1998)</small>
- S.O.A.P. <small>(July 8, 1998 - September 15, 1998)</small>
- <small>(September 18 - September 19, 1998)</small>
- INOJ <small>(November 18 - November 19, 1998)</small>
- LFO <small>(December 30 - December 31, 1998)</small>
Setlist
Tour dates
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
South Florida Fair
Jam at Nease
Orlando Bands Together
VIVA Unplugged '98
Grad Nite
Kiss 108 Party
Great New York State Fair
Champlain Valley Fair
Allegan County Fair
York Fair
Cancellations and rescheduled shows
Personnel
- Lead Vocals: Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, AJ McLean
- Tour Director:
- Tour Manager: Paul "Skip" Rickert
- Assistant Tour Manager: Tim Krieg
- Co-Director: Denise McLean
- Co-Director: Nicole Peltz
- Press Liaison: Leila Eminson
- Tour Accountant: Vincent Corry
- Staff Photographer: Andre Csillig
- Musical Director: William 'Bubba' Bryant
- Costume Design: Jill Focke, Kerstin 'Kiki' Theileis, Janine Schreiber
- Choreographer: Fatima Robinson**
- Assistant Choreographer: Richard "Swoop" Whitebear
Security
- Billy Evans: Nick's Security
- Tom LeBrun: Head of Security/Brian's Security
- Marc Preston: Howie's Security
- Marcus Johnson: AJ's Security
- Carlos Cardenas: Kevin's Security
- John "Q" Elgani: Security
Band
- Keyboards & Synthesizers: Tommy Smith
- Electric & Acoustic Guitar: Billy Chapin
- Keyboards / Acoustic Guitar: Dennis Gallo
- Percussion / Saxophone: Obie Morant
- Bass Guitar & Synth Bass: Freddy Mollings
- Drums & Percussion: Tim Berkible
References