Foreign Fans, A.K.A - Not From North America Options

[Hoodstock]

Here in North America I am conscious of Live's standing and popularity as a band in our social culture.

I am wondering how Live is viewed on other continents, especially Europe, Australia, and Africa. It seems to me that they are publically much more popular overseas than they are at home. I am wondering if anyone from these areas can comment on the popularity of the band?

This post has been edited by Hoodstock: Aug 20 2007, 10:59 pm

[dangum]

I am wondering how Live is viewed on other continents, especially Europe, Australia, and Africa.

Here in Australia every album since Secret Samadhi has debuted in the top 5 (most have reached #1). Live has a loyal fan base in Australia and even SFBM reached #3. That being said, it soon fell out of the top 50 and has only received "Gold" status (35,000 units sold).

I don't listen to the radio much, so I can't comment on their radio play but people tell me that they hear mostly tracks from Throwing Copper and also whatever the latest single happens to be.

In terms of concerts, Live still sell very well. Live only tour Australia when they've released an album so that ensures that people are aware that they're touring. For the SS, TDTH, V and BOP tours Live were playing back to back nights in 12,000+ seat Entertainment centres in the big capital cities of Sydney & Melbourne - This didn't occur for the Awake and SFBM tours.
I have no doubt that Live could continue to tour Australia solely on the base of their previous efforts. In my opinion, Live hasn't attracted many new fans with their last few albums but the old school fans continue to show up to shows.

Official Album sales chart: http://www.ariacharts.com.au

This post has been edited by dangum: Aug 21 2007, 9:58 pm