The Backstreet's Back Tour was a concert tour by the

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that began in 1997 and concluded in 1998. It was also the first tour to be held all over the

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. The set list included songs from their second album

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(International) (1997) and several songs from their debut U.S. album,

(U.S.) (1997). During this tour, Backstreet Boys member

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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 (December 27, 1997 – January 7, 1998) * Los Umbrellos (January 14, 1998 - February 1, 1998) *

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(March 17 - March 18, 1998) * Solid HarmoniE (March 17 - March 22, 1998) *Thomas Jules-Stock (March 24, 1998 - April 15, 1998) * N-Tyce (March 24, 1998 - April 15, 1998) *

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(July 8, 1998 - September 15, 1998) *

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(July 8, 1998 - September 15, 1998) * S.O.A.P. (July 8, 1998 - September 15, 1998) * Chris Durán (September 18 - September 19, 1998) *

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(November 18 - November 19, 1998) * LFO (December 30 - December 31, 1998)

Setlist

Notes: *indicates that they were performed in other parts of the tour *indicates that it was on the 'Homecoming: Live In Concert' show Performance Notes: *" Party Like It's 1999" was also performed as the Encore during the 'Homecoming: Live In Concert' show but not featured on the live recording.

Tour dates

;Festivals and other miscellaneous performances : South Florida Fair :Jam at Nease : Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar :Orlando Bands Together : Radio Regenbogen Party : VIVA Unplugged '98 :Grad Nite : Kiss 108 Party :

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: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:

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*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:

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** *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

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