The Too Low for Zero Tour was a concert tour by English musician and composer Elton John, in support of his 17th studio album Too Low for Zero. The tour consisted in 24 shows across Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong.
Background The tour was scheduled to promote the Too Low for Zero album, released on 30 May 1983. This tour featured the addition of keyboardist and guitarist Fred Mandel (who had recently worked with Davey Johnstone in Alice Cooper's band) to the traditional line-up of Davey, Dee and Nigel. The tour began at the Addington Showgrounds in Christchurch and covered 22 shows in New Zealand and Australia, ending up with 2 shows in Hong Kong, at the Hong Kong Coliseum. Ticket sales were phenomenal - most of the concerts were sold out, breaking all previous records.
Setlist
"Tiny Dancer" "Hercules" "Rocket Man" "Daniel" "Teacher I Need You" "Candle in the Wind" "The Bitch Is Back" "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" "Island Girl" "Bennie and the Jets" "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" "Philadelphia Freedom" "Blue Eyes" / "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" "Crystal" "Kiss the Bride" "One More Arrow" "Too Low for Zero" "I'm Still Standing" "Your Song" "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" "Crocodile Rock" "Pinball Wizard" "Song for Guy"
Tour dates DateCityCountryVenueOceania19 February 1984ChristchurchNew ZealandAddington Showgrounds22 February 1984WellingtonWellington Athletic Park25 February 1984AucklandMount Smart Stadium28 February 1984MelbourneAustraliaMelbourne Sports and Entertainment Centre29 February 19841 March 19842 March 19843 March 19846 March 1984PerthPerth Entertainment Centre7 March 19849 March 1984AdelaideMemorial Drive Park12 March 1984BrisbaneBrisbane Festival Hall13 March 198414 March 198416 March 1984SydneySydney Entertainment Centre17 March 198419 March 198420 March 198421 March 198422 March 198424 March 198425 March 1984Asia30 March 1984Hong KongBritish Hong KongHong Kong Coliseum31 March 1984
Personnel Elton John: Piano, Lead Vocals Davey Johnstone: Guitars, Backing Vocals Dee Murray: Bass guitar, Backing Vocals Nigel Olsson: Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals Fred Mandel: Keyboards, Guitar, Backing Vocals
References
External links
Information Site with Tour Dates