# Crazy Nights World Tour

The Crazy Nights World Tour was a concert tour by American hard rock band Kiss in support of their fourteenth studio album Crazy Nights.

## Background

Based on how successful the single "Crazy Crazy Nights" was in the United Kingdom, the group had performed on the Monsters of Rock Festival at Castle Donington in England, performing alongside Guns N' Roses, David Lee Roth, Iron Maiden and Megadeth. Simmons was set to audition as a villain in the 1989 film Licence to Kill but had dropped out from auditioning, citing commitments to the band touring in Europe.
In the tour program for the band's final tour, Stanley reflected on the tour:
   My only concern on stage is me and the audience. It doesn't take a lot of prodding or a lot of reaction from an audience to remind me, if I ever need it, of why I'm there and what my responsibility is. When someone pays to see you, they're not paying for a glimpse of what's going on in your personal life or what's going on with your health, if you can't deliver the goods, you have every business to cancel the show. There is no excuse for showing up and making excuses. If you want to make excuses at a show you should also be giving back money.

## Reception

Garth Trimble, a reporter from the Spokane Daily Chronicle who had attended the performance in Spokane, had opened his review with a headline that the band had 'staged a circus, but lacked excitement'. He noted on the set design being simple as well as the members performing well, but not outstanding. He however, noted that the show had lacked an explosive energy, and had noted on the awful sound of the Coliseum, which he stated was typical. In a closing statement, he said that the group's music wasn't strong enough to carry a show on its own, stating that it was perhaps time for the members to grow up.
Aaron Roberts, a staff writer from the Observer-Reporter, had attended the Pittsburgh performance, gave the show a positive review. He opened by stating that the band had thrilled the audience with a blend of both classic and new songs. He praised Kulick on his speed and skill during his guitar solo as well as stating how equally impressed he was on Carr's drum solo. He noted on the audience being a blend of teenagers and young adults, who previously got into Kiss as teens - citing their reactions that it didn't matter that 'only half of the original group' was performing the classic songs, as well as the cheers and the 'glow of hundreds of lighters' to bring the band back on stage for an encore.

## Setlist

These are example setlists for what was played at a show, and may not represent the majority of shows on the tour.

## Tour dates

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Opening Act(s) |
| North America |||||
| November 13, 1987 | Jackson | United States | Mississippi Coliseum | White Lion |
| November 14, 1987 | Pensacola | United States | Pensacola Civic Center | White Lion |
| November 15, 1987 | Memphis | United States | Mid-South Coliseum | White Lion |
| November 20, 1987 | Belton | United States | Bell County Expo Center | White Lion |
| November 21, 1987 | Lubbock | United States | Lubbock Municipal Coliseum | White Lion |
| November 22, 1987 | Valley Center | United States | Britt Brown Arena | White Lion |
| November 24, 1987 | Tulsa | United States | Expo Square Pavilion | White Lion |
| November 25, 1987 | Norman | United States | Lloyd Noble Center | White Lion |
| November 26, 1987 | Topeka | United States | Landon Arena | White Lion |
| November 27, 1987 | Omaha | United States | Omaha Civic Auditorium | White Lion |
| November 28, 1987 | Davenport | United States | Palmer Auditorium | White Lion |
| December 1, 1987 | Saint Paul | United States | St. Paul Civic Center | White Lion |
| December 2, 1987 | Rochester | United States | Mayo Civic Center | White Lion |
| December 4, 1987 | Des Moines | United States | Iowa Veterans Memorial Auditorium | White Lion |
| December 6, 1987 | Springfield | United States | Prairie Capital Convention Center | White Lion |
| December 7, 1987 | Toledo | United States | Toledo Sports Arena | White Lion |
| December 9, 1987 | Erie | United States | Erie Civic Center | Ted Nugent |
| December 10, 1987 | Toronto | Canada | Maple Leaf Gardens | Ted Nugent |
| December 11, 1987 | Glens Falls | United States | Glens Falls Civic Center | Ted Nugent |
| December 12, 1987 | Providence | United States | Providence Civic Center | Ted Nugent |
| December 13, 1987 | Portland | United States | Cumberland County Civic Center | Ted Nugent |
| December 18, 1987 | Philadelphia | United States | The Spectrum | Ted Nugent |
| December 19, 1987 | New Haven | United States | New Haven Coliseum | Ted Nugent |
| December 20, 1987 | East Rutherford | United States | Brendan Byrne Arena | Ted Nugent |
| December 26, 1987 | Fort Wayne | United States | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum | Ted Nugent |
| December 27, 1987 | Indianapolis | United States | Market Square Arena | Ted Nugent |
| December 29, 1987 | Louisville | United States | Freedom Hall | Ted Nugent |
| December 30, 1987 | Evansville | United States | Roberts Municipal Stadium | Ted Nugent |
| December 31, 1987 | Trotwood | United States | Hara Arena | Chastain |
| January 1, 1988 | Johnson City | United States | Freedom Hall Civic Center | Ted Nugent |
| January 2, 1988 | Knoxville | United States | Knoxville Civic Coliseum | Ted Nugent |
| January 5, 1988 | Marquette | United States | Lakeview Arena | Ted Nugent |
| January 6, 1988 | Green Bay | United States | Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena | Ted Nugent |
| January 7, 1988 | Milwaukee | United States | MECCA Arena | Ted Nugent |
| January 8, 1988 | Chicago | United States | UIC Pavilion | Ted Nugent |
| January 9, 1988 | St. Louis | United States | Kiel Auditorium | Ted Nugent |
| January 11, 1988 | Muskegon | United States | L. C. Walker Arena | Ted Nugent |
| January 12, 1988 | Saginaw | United States | Saginaw Civic Center | Ted Nugent |
| January 13, 1988 | Columbus | United States | Battelle Hall | Ted Nugent |
| January 15, 1988 | Richfield | United States | Richfield Coliseum | Ted Nugent |
| January 16, 1988 | Pittsburgh | United States | Civic Arena | Ted Nugent |
| January 17, 1988 | Detroit | United States | Cobo Arena | Helix |
| January 18, 1988 | Huntington | United States | Huntington Civic Center | Ted Nugent |
| January 20, 1988 | Norfolk | United States | Norfolk Scope | Ted Nugent |
| January 22, 1988 | Utica | United States | Utica Memorial Auditorium | Ted Nugent |
| January 23, 1988 | Johnstown | United States | Cambria County War Memorial Arena | Ted Nugent |
| January 24, 1988 | Buffalo | United States | Buffalo Memorial Auditorium | Ted Nugent |
| January 26, 1988 | Poughkeepsie | United States | Mid-Hudson Civic Center | Ted Nugent |
| January 27, 1988 | Worcester | United States | Centrum in Worcester | Ted Nugent |
| January 28, 1988 | Springfield | United States | Springfield Civic Center | Ted Nugent |
| January 29, 1988 | Uniondale | United States | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum | Ted Nugent |
| January 30, 1988 | Rochester | United States | Rochester Community War Memorial | Ted Nugent |
| February 1, 1988 | Landover | United States | Capital Centre | Ted Nugent |
| February 3, 1988 | Greenville | United States | Greenville Memorial Auditorium | Ted Nugent |
| February 4, 1988 | Savannah | United States | Savannah Civic Center | Ted Nugent |
| February 5, 1988 | Greensboro | United States | Greensboro Coliseum | Ted Nugent |
| February 6, 1988 | Fayetteville | United States | Cumberland County Memorial Arena | Ted Nugent |
| February 7, 1988 | Charlotte | United States | Charlotte Coliseum | Ted Nugent |
| February 9, 1988 | Nashville | United States | Nashville Municipal Auditorium | Ted Nugent |
| February 10, 1988 | Atlanta | United States | The Omni Coliseum | Ted Nugent |
| February 12, 1988 | Pembroke Pines | United States | Hollywood Sportatorium | Ted Nugent |
| February 13, 1988 | St. Petersburg | United States | Bayfront Center | Ted Nugent |
| February 14, 1988 | Jacksonville | United States | Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum | Ted Nugent |
| February 15, 1988 | Columbus | United States | Columbus Municipal Auditorium | Ted Nugent |
| February 16, 1988 | Columbia | United States | Carolina Coliseum | Ted Nugent |
| February 18, 1988 | Terre Haute | United States | Hulman Center | Ted Nugent |
| February 19, 1988 | Dubuque | United States | Five Flags Center | Ted Nugent |
| February 20, 1988 | Kansas City | United States | Kansas City Municipal Auditorium | Ted Nugent |
| February 21, 1988 | Little Rock | United States | Barton Coliseum | Ted Nugent |
| February 23, 1988 | New Orleans | United States | Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena | Ted Nugent |
| February 24, 1988 | Houston | United States | The Summit | Ted Nugent |
| February 25, 1988 | San Antonio | United States | HemisFair Arena | Ted Nugent |
| February 26, 1988 | Austin | United States | Frank Erwin Center | Ted Nugent |
| February 27, 1988 | Fort Worth | United States | Tarrant County Convention Center | Ted Nugent |
| March 1, 1988 | Madison | United States | Dane County Expo Coliseum | Anthrax |
| March 2, 1988 | Merrillville | United States | Holiday Star Theatre | Anthrax |
| March 3, 1988 | Peoria | United States | Peoria Civic Center | Anthrax |
| March 5, 1988 | Winnipeg | Canada | Winnipeg Arena | Anthrax |
| March 8, 1988 | Edmonton | Canada | Northlands Coliseum | Anthrax |
| March 9, 1988 | Calgary | Canada | Olympic Saddledome | Anthrax |
| March 11, 1988 | Vancouver | Canada | Pacific Coliseum | Anthrax |
| March 13, 1988 | Medford | United States | Jackson County Expo Hall | Anthrax |
| March 14, 1988 | Portland | United States | Portland Memorial Coliseum | Anthrax |
| March 15, 1988 | Spokane | United States | Spokane Coliseum | Anthrax |
| March 17, 1988 | Seattle | United States | Seattle Center Coliseum | Anthrax |
| March 19, 1988 | Rapid City | United States | Rushmore Plaza Civic Center | Anthrax |
| March 20, 1988 | Casper | United States | Casper Events Center | Anthrax |
| March 21, 1988 | Salt Lake City | United States | Salt Palace | Anthrax |
| March 23, 1988 | Denver | United States | McNichols Sports Arena | Anthrax |
| March 25, 1988 | Chandler | United States | Compton Terrace | Anthrax |
| March 26, 1988 | Costa Mesa | United States | Pacific Amphitheatre | Anthrax |
| March 28, 1988 | Sacramento | United States | ARCO Arena | Anthrax |
| March 30, 1988 | San Francisco | United States | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | Anthrax |
| April 1, 1988 | San Diego | United States | San Diego Sports Arena | Anthrax |
| April 2, 1988 | Las Vegas | United States | Thomas & Mack Center | Anthrax |
| Japan |||||
| April 16, 1988 | Nagoya | Japan | Nagoya Civic Assembly Hall | — |
| April 18, 1988 | Osaka | Japan | Festival Hall | — |
| April 20, 1988 | Yokohama | Japan | Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium | — |
| April 21, 1988 | Tokyo | Japan | Nippon Budokan | — |
| April 22, 1988 | Tokyo | Japan | Nippon Budokan | — |
| April 24, 1988 | Tokyo | Japan | Yoyogi National Gymnasium | — |
| North America |||||
| July 4, 1988 | Swanzey | United States | Cheshire Fairgrounds | Dirty Looks Balaam and the Angel Mantis |
| August 12, 1988 | New York City | United States | The Ritz | Dirty Looks |
| August 13, 1988 | New York City | United States | The Ritz | Dirty Looks |
| Europe |||||
| August 16, 1988 | London | England | Marquee Club | — |
| August 20, 1988 | Donington | England | Donington Park | — |
| August 27, 1988 | Schweinfurt | West Germany | Mainweisen | — |
| August 28, 1988 | Bochum | West Germany | Ruhrstadion | — |
| August 30, 1988 | Reykjavík | Iceland | Reiðhöllin | Foringjamir |
| September 2, 1988 | Budapest | Hungary | Kisstadion | Edda |
| September 4, 1988 | Tilburg | Netherlands | Willem II Stadion | — |
| September 10, 1988 | Modena | Italy | Festa de l'Unità | — |
| September 13, 1988 | Paris | France | Zénith de Paris | Kings of the Sun |
| September 15, 1988 | Copenhagen | Denmark | K.B. Hallen | Kings of the Sun |
| September 16, 1988 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Frölundaborg | Kings of the Sun |
| September 17, 1988 | Stockholm | Sweden | Johanneshovs Isstadion | Kings of the Sun |
| September 19, 1988 | Helsinki | Finland | Helsinki Ice Hall | Kings of the Sun |
| September 21, 1988 | Lillestrøm | Norway | Skedsmohallen | Kings of the Sun |
| September 24, 1988 | London | England | Wembley Arena | Kings of the Sun |
| September 25, 1988 | London | England | Wembley Arena | Kings of the Sun |
| September 26, 1988 | Birmingham | England | NEC Arena | Kings of the Sun |
| September 27, 1988 | Birmingham | England | NEC Arena | Kings of the Sun |
| September 28, 1988 | Bradford | England | St. George's Hall | Kings of the Sun |
| September 29, 1988 | Newcastle upon Tyne | England | Newcastle City Hall | Kings of the Sun |
| October 1, 1988 | Edinburgh | Scotland | Edinburgh Playhouse | Kings of the Sun |
| October 2, 1988 | Edinburgh | Scotland | Edinburgh Playhouse | Kings of the Sun |
| October 4, 1988 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | King's Hall | Kings of the Sun |

### Cancelled dates

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Reason |
| November 17, 1987 | Lake Charles | United States | Lake Charles Civic Center | Low ticket sales |
| November 18, 1987 | Corpus Christi | United States | Corpus Christi Memorial Coliseum | Low ticket sales |
| December 16, 1987 | Syracuse | United States | Onondaga County War Memorial | Snow storm |

### Box office score data

List of box office score data with date, city, venue, attendance, gross, references :
| Date (1987) | City | Venue | Attendance | Gross | Ref(s) |
| December 10 | Toronto, Canada | Maple Leaf Gardens | 8,832 / 10,000 | $152,979 | |
| December 12 | Providence, United States | Civic Center | 10,106 / 12,300 | $166,749 | |

## Personnel

* Paul Stanley – vocals, rhythm guitar
* Gene Simmons – vocals, bass
* Eric Carr – drums, vocals
* Bruce Kulick – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
Additional musician
* Gary Corbett – keyboards