Tina Turner Gateshead Stadium 22nd July 1990
Tina Turner had just released her seventh studio album “Foreign Affair” and went out on a massive stadium tour of Europe. The tour played to and amazing three million people, breaking the Stones’ record for attendances on a European tour. The tour was billed as a farewell tour (it wasn’t of course), and Tina Turner stated: “I’ve always thought this would be the final one but I must admit I now have mixed feelings. I’m the first woman to fill all these stadiums and the feeling from all those fans night after night was fantastic. I don’t want to close that door completely. I’m going away for about a year and when I’m ready to return, I just hope the fans will want whatever I have to offer.” The show came to Gateshead Stadiun for two nights and north east fans were treated to a high energy performance, and all those classic Tina Turner songs. 
Tina ran around the stage, danced, sang, screamed and gave 110% without taking a breath. The lady is amazing. I think support may have been Joe Cocker?
Set List: Steamy Windows; Typical Male; Foreign Affair; Undercover Agent; Ask Me How I Feel; We Don’t Need Another Hero; Private Dancer; I Can’t Stand The Rain; Nutbush City Limits; Addicted To Love; The Best; I Don’t Wanna Lose You; What’s Love Got To Do With It; Let’s Stay Together; Proud Mary; What You Get Is What You See; Show Some Respect; Better Be Good To Me; Be Tender With Me Baby
Tina’s Band: Jack Bruno (drums); Timmy Cappello (percussion, keyboards, sax); Bob Feit (bass); Ollie Marland (keyboards); (local hero) John Miles (guitar); Kenny Moore (piano); James Ralston (guitar); Lejeune Richardson & Annie Behringer (dancers).
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Posted by Ian Stafford on January 24, 2022 at 7:08 pm
Joe Cocker supported Rod Stewart at Gateshead in 1991 (along with status Quo). Tina’s 1990 support acts were Michael MacDonald and the great Neville Brothers
Posted by vintagerock on January 25, 2022 at 12:29 pm
Thanks Ian my memory is terrible these days! Joe Cocker was a big hero of mine. Sadly missed Peter
Posted by brian hannah on December 27, 2022 at 12:35 am
the support was Michael Mcdonald.
Joe Cocker supported Rod Stewart/Status Quo at the Stadium.
Posted by vintagerock on December 27, 2022 at 12:29 pm
Thanks for the correction Brian. I must’ve been getting the two concerts mixed up! Best wishes Peter
Posted by Veronica Kenny on May 24, 2023 at 9:33 pm
The support was Michael Mcdonald.
Posted by vintagerock on May 25, 2023 at 9:21 am
Sad news yesterday. RIP Tina Turner. Peter
Posted by Geraldine Menzies on May 27, 2023 at 9:02 am
When did Peter Straker and his band support Tina?
Posted by vintagerock on May 27, 2023 at 11:29 am
Not sure? I saw Peter Straker in the 70s and he was fantastic. Did he support Tina at one point? Anyone know? Peter
Posted by Geraldine Menzies on May 27, 2023 at 12:23 pm
He definately did and met up with Tina in her dressing room to chat afterwards but when and what year was Straker and his band the support.. we can’t quite remember..
Posted by Trevor on July 14, 2024 at 1:16 am
its funny as I get older certain concerts seem to take on more relevance, and following TT’s sad passing, I feel privileged to have saw her in her pomp, and in 1990 she was at the top of her game, I was living in Felling at the time and so literally walked to Gateshead Stadium, when the 1st lady of rock is playing walking distance from your front door you don’t stay home, that would be foolish! To say she was a charismatic performer is an understatement, she was a force of nature, and she held the crowd in the palm of her hand; you were truly loved Tina, RIP
Posted by vintagerock on July 14, 2024 at 9:44 am
I agree 100% Trevor. She was fantastic and I also feel so lucky to have witnessed her in concert. Best wishes Peter
Posted by paul miller on August 10, 2025 at 4:47 pm
brother and I and a mate went on the Sunday and Tina sang her heart out as well as dancing like the clappers. We remember the generators coughing black smoke when she suddenly she reached full volume with her band