Janet Jackson is undeniably your favorite artist’s favorite artist. Whether she is on the silver screen or shooting videos for her album, fans wanted to know what Ms. Jackson had up her sleeve next, specifically when she was planning a world tour. In honor of her 47th birthday, we pulled together six of her most iconic concerts.
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The Velvet Rope World Tour
Touching down on the continents of Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, Ms. Jackson displayed her journey through music for attendees to see and marvel at in the form of an extraordinary storybook.
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All For You Tour
In 2001, Jackson’s reign still didn’t let up as her multi-platinum album All For You was the basis for this tour. Performing songs stemming back to “Rhythm Nation” the party was set in motion for the night.
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Janet World Tour
Equipped with daring ensembles and even more daring singles such as “Discipline” and “If,” the Janet World Tour upped the ante on sexuality. The dance moves were nothing short of what type of choreography Janet is used to, solidifying this concert as one for the memory books.
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Number Ones, Up Close and Personal
What would this tour be without No. 1 hits such as “Scream,” “All For You” and “Pleasure Principle”? The tour wasn’t titled “Number Ones” for no reason as the concert was performed in Australia to North America.
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Rock Witchu Tour
That lucky person who received love and affection from Janet Jackson onstage must’ve been one of the top five highlights of the concert. Ms. Jackson gracefully transitioned from song to song without missing a rehearsed dance step or musical note.
Rhythm Nation 1814 World Tour
Known as the most successful debut concert tour in music history, this 1990 feet-shuffling event wasn’t one to miss (if you were old enough, of course). From her iconic dance moves to the easy-going lyrics of her songs, this tour certainly will be forever cemented in the music history books.
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