This was the band's first tour with Sammy Hagar on lead vocals (and second electric guitar), following the acrimonious departure of original singer David Lee Roth.
Canadian rock legends Bachman–Turner Overdrive,[3] Loverboy and Kim Mitchell opened a few dates in Rochester and Niagara Falls, and were support acts on many of the outdoor stadium gigs in North America.
The tour was supposed to start with dates in Hawaii and Alaska, but they were cancelled at the last minute, due to the band finishing the mixing of the album.
[5] Before the last show of the tour on November 3, 1986 at the Cow Palace, Eddie cut his hair into a braided rat tail, while Alex shaved his head bald.
She concluded her review, stating that the band was still one of America's leading rock forces, judging by the record sales and audience reactions.