Last concerts before an artist's death

The last live shows artists played before they died. 8 shows, newest first. The category label shows whether each was played as a planned farewell or only became the last in hindsight.

1. April 14, 2016PrinceNEWFox Theatre · United StatesPhoto: Yves Lorson / CC BY 2.0Final in retrospectDeath
2. March 2, 2008Kiyoshiro ImawanoNEWROHM Theatre Kyoto · JapanFinal in retrospectDeath
3. April 24, 2002Michael JacksonNEWApollo Theater · United StatesPhoto: White House Photo Office / Public Domain (US Government)Final in retrospectDeath
4. October 30, 1991Yutaka OzakiYoyogi National Gymnasium · JapanFinal in retrospectDeath
5. February 7, 1989Hibari MisoraNEWKitakyushu Soleil Hall · JapanFinal in retrospectDeath
6. September 23, 1980Bob MarleyNEWBenedum Center for the Performing Arts · United StatesPhoto: Eddie Mallin / CC BY 2.0Final in retrospectDeath
7. June 26, 1977Elvis PresleyNEWMarket Square Arena · United StatesPhoto: Ollie Atkins (White House) / Public Domain (US Government)Final in retrospectDeath
8. November 28, 1974John LennonNEWMadison Square Garden · United StatesPhoto: Tony Barnard, Los Angeles Times / CC BY 4.0Final in retrospectDeath

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