On November 14th 1984 Hanoi Rocks set out on what was scheduled to be a 28 date tour of the USA.It was to begin in Buffalo,New York and end in San Francisco on December 16th.
This was their first major tour in the United States and it was hoped it would be the break through into the American market for the band.It turned out to be a disaster.Mike fractured his ankle onstage in Syracuse.The tour was cut short at Cleveland so he could receive treatment for the ankle.The band re-routed to Los Angeles Where tragically Razzle was killed in a car accident in Redondo Beach,California.The band called it a day a few months later unable to cope with the loss of Razzle.
This was their first major tour in the United States and it was hoped it would be the break through into the American market for the band.It turned out to be a disaster.Mike fractured his ankle onstage in Syracuse.The tour was cut short at Cleveland so he could receive treatment for the ankle.The band re-routed to Los Angeles Where tragically Razzle was killed in a car accident in Redondo Beach,California.The band called it a day a few months later unable to cope with the loss of Razzle.
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Hanoi Rocks 1984 USA Tour dates
Buffalo The Salty Dog Skyroom Saloon 14th November 1984 Ticket Stub
Buffalo The Salty Dog Skyroom Saloon 14th November 1984 Gig Review.
Hanoi Rocks 1984 USA Tour T-Shirt (Front) Hanoi Rocks USA Tour T-Shirt (Back)
Hanoi Rocks 1984 USA Tour T-Shirt
Boston Paradise 17th November 1984 Ticket Stub
Gig Review of the Boston Paradise gig in 'The Boston Globe' Newspaper 20th November 1984
Gig Advert for Providence Living Room,RI 18th November 1984
Providence Living Room,RI 18th November 1984
Article from the 'Hartford Courant' Newspaper 15th November 1984.
Toad's Place,New Haven,CT 20th November 1984 Gig Advert
Toad's Place,New Haven,CT 20th November 1984 Gig Review New York Ritz 21st November 1984 Gig Adverts
Full page newspaper advert in "Aquarian Weekly",NYC,14th November 1984 for the 2 New York gigs.
Hanoi Rocks Epic Records Promo Postcard advertising the gig at the New York Ritz 21st November 1984
Two Steps From The Move 12" Promo Flat.Fully signed by the band backstage at the New York Ritz gig Badge from the 1984 U.S Tour
New York Ritz,NY 21st November 1984 (Photo:David Plastik)
New York Ritz,NY 21st November 1984 (Photo:David Plastik)
New York Ritz,NY 21st November 1984 (Photo:David Plastik)
New York Ritz,NY 21st November 1984 (Photo:David Plastik)
Brooklyn L'Amour,New York 23rd November 1984 Gig Advert
Article in 'The Baltimore Sun' Newspaper 25th November 1984
Baltimore Hammerjacks 26th November 1984 Backstage Pass Laminate
Kings Head Inn,Norfolk,Virginia 27th November 1984 gig review from 'The Daily Press' newspaper.
Philadelphia Chestnut Cabaret 28th November 1984 Gig Adverts
Philadelphia Chestnut Cabaret 28th November 1984 (Photo:Rich Fuscia)
Philadelphia Chestnut Cabaret 28th November 1984 (Photos:Rich Fuscia)
Philadelphia Chestnut Cabaret 28th November 1984 (Photos:Rich Fuscia)
Philadelphia Chestnut Cabaret 28th November 1984 (Photos:Rich Fuscia)
Philadelphia Chestnut Cabaret 28th November 1984
Gig was changed to USA Sam's,Syracuse,NY Toronto El Mocambo 30th November 1984 Ticket Stub
Interview on the eve of their gig at Toronto,El Mocambo 30th November 1984 in Metallion magazine
Article in 'The Morning Call' Allentown,Pennsylvania newspaper 1st December 1984.
Article in 'Michigan Daily' 1st December 1984 Flyer for Chicago Metro Cabaret 2nd December 1984
Gig Advert for Chicago Metro Cabaret 2nd December 1984
Hanoi Rocks Chicago Metro Cabaret 2nd December 1984 Hanoi Rocks Chicago Metro Cabaret 2nd December 1984
Hanoi Rocks Chicago Metro Cabaret 2nd December 1984 Hanoi Rocks Chicago Metro Cabaret 2nd December 1984 (Razzle's 24th Birthday)
Article in 'Cleveland Scene',November 29-December 5,1984
Gig Advert for Cleveland Peabody's Downunder 3rd December 1984
Backstage At Cleveland Peabody's Downunder 3rd December 1984 Cleveland Peabody's Downunder 3rd December 1984
Cleveland Peabody's Downunder 3rd December 1984
Cleveland Peabody's Downunder 3rd December 1984
Cleveland Peabody's Downunder 3rd December 1984
Cleveland Peabody's Downunder 3rd December 1984
Cleveland Peabody's Downunder 3rd December 1984
Cleveland Peabody's Downunder 3rd December 1984
Cleveland Peabody's Downunder 3rd December 1984
Gig advert for the cancelled gig at Sheila's Pub,New Orleans,LA 6th December 1984.
Ticket for the cancelled gig at Dallas Ritz,TX 8th December 1984
Article in 'Los Angeles Times' Newspaper 9th December 1984
Gig Advert for the cancelled gig at Phoenix Graham Central Station 12th December 1984 from the 'Arizona Republic' newspaper.
Article in the 'Times-Advocate',Escondido,California newspaper,13th December 1984.
Gig advert for the cancelled gig at Los Angeles Palace 14th December 1984
Hanoi Rocks Epic Records Promo Postcard advertising the gig at the Los Angeles Palace 14th December 1984
Flyer for cancelled gig at Palo Alto,Keystone,CA 15th December 1984
Advert for cancelled gig at Palo Alto,Keystone,CA 15th December 1984
Article in 'The Napa Valley Register' newspaper 15th December 1984.
Gig adverts for the cancelled gig at San Francisco Wolfgang's 16th December 1984