Classic Rock
Mr. Big played the last show of their farewell tour
Formed by singer Eric Martin, bassist Billy Sheehan and guitarist Paul Gilbert, Mr. Big played last August 23 in Bistrița, Romania,, the final show of their farewell tour. After the show, the bass player published a statement on his social media saying: “Romania!!! Crowd was a little bit light, but they made up for it in enthusiasm! The last MR. BIG show (not MY last show, goddammit!!)
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“What a great run we’ve had since 1988. We made Great memories and millions (literally) of friends all around the world. My unlimited love and respect to all who listened, watched, purchased records, tickets and T -shirts. — without you we would have been nothing. Fact. Moving on now to other adventures, but never forgetting this amazing experience.”
The guitarist Paul Gilbert also talked about the final show, saying: “What an adventure! MR. BIG wraps up over a year of touring! Many thanks to ALL! I’ll get home just in time for my son’s 10th birthday. I hope he remembers who I am! And special thanks to Ibanez guitars for getting beautiful instruments to me after my touring guitars were stolen.”
The setlist and videos of the final Mr. Big show
- Addicted to That Rush
- Take Cover
- Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song)
- Alive and Kickin’
- Green-Tinted Sixties Mind
- CDFF-Lucky This Time (Jeff Paris cover)
- Voodoo Kiss
- Never Say Never
- Just Take My Heart
- My Kinda Woman
- A Little Too Loose
- To Be With You
- Wild World (Cat Stevens cover)
- Guitar Solo
- Bass Solo
- Shy Boy (Talas cover)
- 30 Days in the Hole (Humble Pie cover)
- Good Lovin’ (The Olympics cover)
- Baba O’Riley (The Who cover)
The group is formed by Eric Martin (Vocals), Billy Sheehan (Bass), Paul Gilbert (Guitar) and Nick D’Virgilio (Drums). Their most recent album is “Ten” released in 2024. It’s the first album the band released since the death of the drummer Pat Torpey.