On december 31 1994 rod stewart performed at copacabana beach in rio de janeiro in front of an estimated 3 5 to 4 2 million people.
Rod stewart concert copacabana beach.
Saturday s crowd was not as big as that at rod stewart s 1994 concert also at copacabana beach which drew a crowd of 3 5 million.
Rod stewart treated the crowd to a setlist of favorites with an exciting encore.
He gained recognition for not only putting on the largest live concert but also for the largest free rock concert of all time.
Live from rio 1994 to a 3 5 million audience.
It was produced by mtv and performed on new year s eve.
31 december 1994 a free concert staged by rock superstar rod stewart uk at copacabana beach rio de janeiro brazil on new year s eve 1994 reportedly attracted an audience of 4 2 million although this figure is believed to include those who turned up solely for the fireworks display at midnight.
Guinness world records site credits the largest live concert to rod stewart who drew 3 5 million for a new year s eve 1994 performance at copacabana beach rio de janeiro brazil.
The event became the largest free concert in recorded history.
Back by popular demand rod stewart will return to the hollywood bowl on friday september 27 th the concert event will feature a landmark reunion set with his former band mate also a two time rock roll hall of fame inductee jeff beck for what will be their most in depth concert in over 35 years.
Rod stewart people get ready.