Study Finds Guns N’ Roses’ Comeback Tour Ranks as the Best of the Decade
Welcome to Music Nation 365, where we bring you the latest news and updates on all things music-related. Today, we’re diving into the top 10 greatest comeback tours of the past decade, as revealed by research conducted by online casino Spingenie.ca.
Claiming the top spot on the list is none other than Guns N’ Roses with their Not in this Lifetime Tour that kicked off in 2016. This epic tour included 175 shows at 159 venues and generated a staggering 136,220 Google searches, 254 TikTok posts, and 157,521 Instagram posts. With a final score of 8.95 out of 10, GNR’s comeback tour definitely left a lasting impression on audiences around the world.
To determine the rankings, Spingenie.ca evaluated a total of 22 comeback tours that all started in 2014 or later. Ongoing tours were not included to ensure complete and accurate data. The key factors taken into consideration included the number of dates in each tour, the venues visited, the volume of Google searches over the past four years, and the presence of the tours on TikTok and Instagram.
Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 greatest comeback tours of the last decade according to Spingenie.ca:
1. Guns N’ Roses – Not in this Lifetime Tour (2016)
– Number of dates: 175
– Number of venues: 159
– Google searches: 136,220
– TikTok posts: 254
– Instagram posts: 157,521
– Total score: 8.95
2. Jonas Brothers – Happiness Begins Tour (2019)
– Number of dates: 90
– Number of venues: 78
– Google searches: 36,840
– TikTok posts: 24,088
– Instagram posts: 174,565
– Total score: 8.67
3. Justin Bieber – Justice World Tour (2022)
– Number of dates: 49
– Number of venues: 44
– Google searches: 532,890
– TikTok posts: 24,863
– Instagram posts: 75,070
– Total score: 8.67
4. Adele – Adele Live 2016 (2016)
– Number of dates: 121
– Number of venues: 51
– Google searches: 26,710
– TikTok posts: 1,990
– Instagram posts: 132,078
– Total score: 8.00
5. Mötley Crüe – The Stadium Tour (2022)
– Number of dates: 36
– Number of venues: 35
– Google searches: 263,980
– TikTok posts: 1,855
– Instagram posts: 42,881
– Total score: 7.53
6. Genesis – The Last Domino? Tour (2021)
– Number of dates: 45
– Number of venues: 27
– Google searches: 435,400
– TikTok posts: 42
– Instagram posts: 2,030
– Total score: 6.48
7. JLS – Beat Again Tour (2021)
– Number of dates: 29
– Number of venues: 15
– Google searches: 56,980
– TikTok posts: 2,353
– Instagram posts: 3,916
– Total score: 6.29
8. Westlife – The Twenty Tour (2018)
– Number of dates: 51
– Number of venues: 26
– Google searches: 4,950
– TikTok posts: 248
– Instagram posts: 36,110
– Total score: 5.90
9. My Chemical Romance – My Chemical Romance Reunion Tour (2019)
– Number of dates: 72
– Number of venues: 56
– Google searches: 45,240
– TikTok posts: 40
– Instagram posts: 126
– Total score: 5.62
10. Busted – 20th Anniversary & Greatest Hits Tour (2023)
– Number of dates: 24
– Number of venues: 17
– Google searches: 114,020
– TikTok posts: 1,556
– Instagram posts: 703
– Total score: 5.43
These comeback tours have not only reignited the love for these artists but have also set new benchmarks for live performances in the music industry. Keep an eye out for more updates and news on the latest tours and music events right here on Music Nation 365.
