Tin Machine 1991-1992 “It’s My Life” World Tour Era

📍 Los Angeles, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Victory Music Offices

🎸 Event: Strategic Label Planning
🗒️ Note: After parting ways with EMI, Bowie and the band finalize their deal with Victory Music. David intentionally chose a smaller label to ensure that ‘Tin Machine II’ wouldn’t be marketed as a “David Bowie solo project with a backing band.”

📍 Los Angeles, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Mix Room / Private Studio

🎸 Event: Album Mastering: Tin Machine II
🗒️ Note: The band spends March supervising the final mastering of the album. Tracks like ‘Baby Universal’ and ‘You Belong in Rock n’ Roll’ are selected as the lead singles to define the band’s more sophisticated, yet still abrasive, second-phase sound.

📍 Sydney, 🇦🇺 Australia
🏛️ Southern Tracks Studios

🎸 Event: Early Tour Concept Meetings
🗒️ Note: Bowie meets with the Sales brothers and Reeves Gabrels to discuss the “It’s My Life” tour aesthetic. They decide to abandon the high-tech video screens of the 1990 tour in favor of a raw, club-oriented stage setup with minimal lighting.

📍 Dublin, 🇮🇪 Ireland
🏛️ The Factory Studios

🎸 Event: Pre-Production Rehearsals: Start
🗒️ Note: The band arrives in Dublin to begin the first phase of rehearsals. They choose Ireland for its relative privacy from the UK tabloids. The band focuses on integrating new material with a few select covers like ‘Shakin’ All Over’ and ‘Go Now’.

📍 Dublin, 🇮🇪 Ireland
🏛️ The Factory Studios

🎸 Event: Intensive Musical Rehearsals
🗒️ Note: The final week of July is spent tightening the live sound. Bowie insists on a “democratic” setlist where Hunt Sales takes lead vocals on several tracks (‘Stateside’ and ‘Sorry’), further pushing the narrative of a four-piece collective.

📍 Dublin, 🇮🇪 Ireland
🏛️ Factory Studios

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🎸 Event: Tour Rehearsals
🗒️ Note: The band spends six intensive days in Dublin refining the setlist for the ‘It’s My Life’ tour. They focus on a raw, guitar-heavy sound to distance themselves from the polished ‘Sound+Vision’ era.

📍 Dublin, 🇮🇪 Ireland
🏛️ The Baggot Inn

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🎸 Event: Secret Warm-up Show
🗒️ Note: A legendary unannounced gig in a small pub. Bowie was delighted by the audience’s initial confusion. The band plays a loud, aggressive set that confirms their “club band” status.

📍 Dublin, 🇮🇪 Ireland
🏛️ The Waterfront

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🎸 Event: Second Warm-up Show
🗒️ Note: Another low-key performance to test new material from ‘Tin Machine II’ in front of a live crowd. This serves as the final check before the band moves to the US for press engagements.

📍 Los Angeles, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Rockit Cargo (LAX Airport)

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🎸 Event: Press & Trade Industry Showcases
🗒️ Note: In a unique promotional move, the band performs five nights in a freight hangar at LAX. These shows, often filmed for TV (ABC’s ‘In Concert’), are designed for industry insiders and media. There is a notable irony in Bowie performing in a hangar after promising a “low-key” club tour.

📍 Los Angeles, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Rockit Cargo (LAX Airport)

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🎸 Event: ‘ABC In Concert’ TV Taping
🗒️ Note: The final performance at the airport hangar is recorded for national television. The broadcast on September 6 provides the band with massive US exposure just as the album hits the shelves.

📍 Minneapolis, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Marriott Hotel

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🎸 Event: Industry Trade Show
🗒️ Note: A specialized performance for music industry professionals and retailers. Bowie used these events to solidify the band’s new relationship with the Victory Music label.

📍 San Francisco, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Slim’s

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🎸 Event: West Coast Trade Show
🗒️ Note: A loud, club-setting showcase. The band’s energy was high, though critics remained divided on the Sales brothers’ prominent role in the performance.

📍 Saint-Malo, 🇫🇷 France
🏛️ Théâtre Chateaubriand

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🎸 Event: European Tour Rehearsals
🗒️ Note: The band relocates to Brittany, France, for final rehearsals. The choice of the small Théâtre Chateaubriand reflects Bowie’s desire for a stripped-back, theatrical yet gritty European tour experience.

📍 Saint-Malo, 🇫🇷 France
🏛️ Théâtre Chateaubriand

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🎸 Event: Final Warm-up Show
🗒️ Note: The last public rehearsal before the official tour start. The band used this small theater to perfect their atmospheric lighting and raw stage presence.

📍 Milan, 🇮🇹 Italy
🏛️ Teatro Smeraldo

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: Official Tour Opening. The Italian press is polarized by the loud, distorted sound. Bowie remains adamant about his role as a collective band member throughout the performances.

📍 Florence, 🇮🇹 Italy
🏛️ Palazzetto Dello Sport

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Rome, 🇮🇹 Italy
🏛️ Teatro Brancaccio

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Munich, 🇩🇪 Germany
🏛️ Circus Krone

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Offenbach, 🇩🇪 Germany
🏛️ Stadthalle

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Stuttgart, 🇩🇪 Germany
🏛️ Forum

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Berlin, 🇩🇪 Germany
🏛️ Neue Welt

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: A return to Berlin, but in a significantly grittier setting than 1990. The band maintains a preference for clubs with a deep rock-history pedigree.

📍 Copenhagen, 🇩🇰 Denmark
🏛️ Falkoner Teatret

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Stockholm, 🇸🇪 Sweden
🏛️ Circus

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Oslo, 🇳🇴 Norway
🏛️ Oslo Konserthus

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Hamburg, 🇩🇪 Germany
🏛️ Docks

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: Show on the 23rd was rearranged. The ‘Docks’ shows are noted for their high-octane energy and long instrumental jams.

📍 Hanover, 🇩🇪 Germany
🏛️ Music Hall

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Cologne, 🇩🇪 Germany
🏛️ E-Werk

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Utrecht, 🇳🇱 Netherlands
🏛️ Muziekcentrum Vredenburg

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: The only Dutch show of the tour. The acoustic segment of the set (including ‘Stateside’) provided a stark contrast to the feedback-heavy electric tracks.

📍 Paris, 🇫🇷 France
🏛️ Olympia

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: A prestigious night at the Olympia. Bowie is seen enjoying the theatricality of the venue while maintaining the band’s minimalist aesthetic.

📍 Paris, 🇫🇷 France
🏛️ Le Zenith

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Brussels, 🇧🇪 Belgium
🏛️ Ancienne Belgique

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: A sweat-soaked Halloween performance in Brussels. This show is often cited as a highlight of the European leg for its sonic intensity.

📍 Wolverhampton, 🇬🇧 UK
🏛️ Civic Hall

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Manchester, 🇬🇧 UK
🏛️ International 2

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Newcastle upon Tyne, 🇬🇧 UK
🏛️ Mayfair

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Liverpool, 🇬🇧 UK
🏛️ Royal Court

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Glasgow, 🇬🇧 UK
🏛️ Barrowlands

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: A highlight of the UK leg. The raw energy of the Barrowlands crowd perfectly suited the band’s aggressive sound and minimalist stage setup.

📍 Cambridge, 🇬🇧 UK
🏛️ Corn Exchange

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 London, 🇬🇧 UK
🏛️ Brixton Academy

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: Two high-profile nights in London. The band’s performance of ‘I Can’t Read’ during these shows was particularly intense, highlighting the dark, lyrical depth of the set.

📍 Philadelphia, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Tower Theater

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: The US leg begins. Philadelphia remains a loyal market for Bowie’s experimental phases, providing a warm reception for the band’s new material.

📍 Washington DC, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ The Citadel

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 New Haven, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Toad’s Place

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: A very intimate club setting. The band thrived in these smaller, high-pressure environments that allowed for a direct connection with the audience.

📍 Boston, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Orpheum Theater

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Providence, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ New Campus Club

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 New Britain, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ The Sting

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 New York City, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ The Academy

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: Key New York performances. These dates were characterized by abrasive guitar duels between Bowie and Reeves Gabrels, pushing the boundaries of the band’s live sound.

📍 Montreal, 🇨🇦 Canada
🏛️ La Brique

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: A double night in Montreal. The band’s French-Canadian reception was notably warmer and more enthusiastic than in the English-speaking provinces.

📍 Toronto, 🇨🇦 Canada
🏛️ Het Concertbuilding

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Detroit, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Clubland

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Cleveland, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Agora Metropolitan

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Chicago, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Riviera Theatre

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Dallas, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Bronco Bowl

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Houston, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Back Alley

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Hollywood, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Hollywood Palladium

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: High-profile Los Angeles shows attended by a large number of celebrity guests, despite Bowie’s persistent efforts to maintain a low-key band profile.

📍 San Diego, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Spreckels Theater

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 San Francisco, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ The Warfield

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Seattle, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Paramount Theatre

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Vancouver, 🇨🇦 Canada
🏛️ Commodore Ballroom

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: Final North American date of the year. The band ended 1991 in peak form, with Reeves Gabrels pushing the guitar work into increasingly experimental and improvisational territory.

📍 Kyoto, 🇯🇵 Japan
🏛️ Kaikan Dai Ichi Hall

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: The tour resumes after a winter break. While Japan remained a loyal market for Bowie, the democratic “band member” concept was met with respectful curiosity by the local audience.

📍 Osaka, 🇯🇵 Japan
🏛️ Festival Hall

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: Two nights in Osaka. These recordings were later used for the live album ‘Tin Machine Live: Oy Vey, Baby’.

📍 Lausanne, 🇨🇭 Switzerland / London, 🇬🇧 UK
🏛️ Private Residence

🎸 Event: Winter Break & Strategic Planning
🗒️ Note: The band takes a three-week hiatus. Bowie spends this time in Switzerland and London, preparing for the final leg of the tour. Behind the scenes, tensions begin to rise due to the erratic behavior of certain band members, but the commitment to the Japanese dates remains firm.

📍 Kyoto, 🇯🇵 Japan
🏛️ Kaikan Dai Ichi Hall

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🎸 Event: Japanese Tour Premiere
🗒️ Note: The “It’s My Life” tour resumes in Kyoto. The Japanese audience, though reserved, was highly appreciative of the band’s technical proficiency and Bowie’s saxophone contributions.

📍 Osaka, 🇯🇵 Japan
🏛️ Festival Hall

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
📜 Set list: Goodbye Mr. Ed, If There Is Something, Baby Universal, Crack City, I Can’t Read, You Belong in Rock n’ Roll, A Big Hurt, Bus Stop, Stateside, Under the God, Betty Wrong, I’ve Been Waiting For You, Amazing, Heaven’s in Here, Sacrificed Yourself, Working Class Hero.
🗒️ Note: The first of two nights in Osaka. These shows are recorded for potential live release. The band demonstrates a high level of tightness following the winter break.

📍 Osaka, 🇯🇵 Japan
🏛️ Festival Hall

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: Second night in Osaka. The performance of ‘Shakin’ All Over’ from this night is later selected for the live album ‘Tin Machine Live: Oy Vey, Baby’.

📍 Fukuoka & Hiroshima, 🇯🇵 Japan
🏛️ Kouseinenkin Kaikan

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: The tour moves through the southern regions of Japan. The band’s interplay, particularly during the improvised sections of ‘Heaven’s in Here’, was at its peak during these dates.

📍 Tokyo, 🇯🇵 Japan
🏛️ NHK Hall

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
🗒️ Note: Two nights at the prestigious NHK Hall. These shows are recorded for high-definition television broadcast in Japan, capturing the band’s raw stage aesthetic.

📍 Yokohama, 🇯🇵 Japan
🏛️ Bunka Taiikukan

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Sapporo, 🇯🇵 Japan
🏛️ Kouseinenkin Kaikan

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Sendai, 🇯🇵 Japan
🏛️ Sunplaza Hall

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Omiya, 🇯🇵 Japan
🏛️ Sonic City Hall

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine

📍 Tokyo, 🇯🇵 Japan
🏛️ Budokan Hall

🎤 Artist: Tin Machine
📜 Set list: Goodbye Mr. Ed, If There Is Something, Baby Universal, Crack City, I Can’t Read, You Belong in Rock n’ Roll, A Big Hurt, Bus Stop, Stateside, Under the God, Betty Wrong, I’ve Been Waiting For You, Amazing, Heaven’s in Here, Sacrificed Yourself, Working Class Hero, You Can’t Talk, Shakin’ All Over.
🗒️ Note: Final Tin Machine Performance. This historic night at the Budokan marks the end of the band’s live career. Bowie emotionally thanks the audience, knowing he is about to return to his solo career and marry Iman in April.

📍 Lausanne, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
🏛️ Private Residence

🎸 Event: Strategic Pivot: Solo Career Resumption
🗒️ Note: Following the Japan tour, Bowie privately informs his management that Tin Machine is on “indefinite hiatus.” The escalating personal issues within the band made further collaboration impossible, leading to a refocus on his upcoming marriage and solo recordings.

📍 Worldwide Release
🏛️ Victory Music / London Records

🎸 Event: Album Release: ‘Tin Machine Live: Oy Vey, Baby’
🗒️ Note: The band’s only official live album is released, featuring recordings from the ‘It’s My Life’ tour including tracks from Northport, New York, Chicago, and Tokyo. The album experiences a poor commercial performance, peaking at No. 30 in the UK charts.

📍 New York City, 🇺🇸 USA
🏛️ Various Studios

🎸 Event: Recording: ‘Black Tie White Noise’ Sessions
🗒️ Note: Bowie officially enters the studio for his first solo album since 1987. Although Reeves Gabrels is invited to contribute guitar parts, the project is strictly a solo effort, effectively marking the public end of the Tin Machine collective.

📍 London, 🇬🇧 UK
🏛️ Victory Music HQ

🎸 Event: The Final Single: ‘Amlapura’
🗒️ Note: The haunting ballad ‘Amlapura’ is released as a single in select territories. It fails to chart, serving as a quiet and overlooked coda to the band’s recording career. By this time, Bowie was already fully engaged in promoting his upcoming solo work.