Backstreet's Back Tour

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 (December 27, 1997 – January 7, 1998)
 * Los Umbrellos (January 14, 1998 - February 1, 1998)
 * Westlife (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)
 * Aaron Carter (July 8, 1998 - September 15, 1998)
 * Jimmy Ray (July 8, 1998 - September 15, 1998)
 * S.O.A.P. (July 8, 1998 - September 15, 1998)
 * Chris Durán (September 18 - September 19, 1998)
 * INOJ (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
 * 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