Krokus's 1980 Concert History

Krokus is a hard rock band from Switzerland. They enjoyed moderate success in North America during the 1980s. Krokus was founded in Solothurn in 1975 by bassist (and original lead vocalist) Chris von Rohr and guitarist Tommy Kiefer. Former Eazy Money vocalist Marc Storace joined the band as frontman in time for their Metal Rendez-vous album in 1980.

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Krokus had 29 concerts in 1980

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 22, 1980
Rory Gallagher / Gillan / Krokus / Fischer-Z / The Helions / The 01 Band / Red Alert / nine below zero
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Little John's Farm Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Aug 22, 1980 –
Aug 24, 1980
Reading Rock Festival 1980
Iron Maiden / Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Slade / UFO / The Angels / Krokus / Magnum / Budgie / Fischer-Z / Pat Travers Band / Samson / Tygers of Pan Tang / Hellions / Gillan / nine below zero / Gary Moore / Girl / Red Alert / Praying Mantis / Rory Gallagher / SLEDGEHAMMER / Broken Home / Headboys / Q Tips / The Pencils / Writz / Trimmer and Jenkins Show all bands
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Thamesside Arena Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Aug 19, 1980
Krokus

Metal Rendez-vous

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Triangle Theatre Rochester, New York, United States
Aug 16, 1980
AC/DC / Krokus
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Riverfront Coliseum Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Aug 14, 1980
Krokus

Metal Rendez-vous

Agora Ballroom Columbus, Ohio, United States
Aug 13, 1980
Krokus

Metal Rendez-vous

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The Palms Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Aug 12, 1980
Krokus

Metal Rendez-vous

Center Stage Canton, Michigan, United States
Aug 11, 1980
Krokus

Metal Rendez-vous

The Agora Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Aug 07, 1980
Krokus

Metal Rendez-vous

Night Moves Breckenridge Hills, Missouri, United States
Aug 05, 1980
Krokus

Metal Rendez-vous

Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Aug 03, 1980
Blackfoot / Krokus
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The Agora Ballroom Houston, Texas, United States
Jul 31, 1980
Krokus

Metal Rendez-vous

Armadillo World Headquarters Austin, Texas, United States
Jul 28, 1980
Krokus

Metal Rendez-vous

El Paso County Coliseum El Paso, Texas, United States
Jul 23, 1980
Cheap Trick / Molly Hatchet / Krokus / Sammy Hagar

Shake And Bake

Salt Flats/Bonneville Raceway Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Jul 21, 1980
Sammy Hagar / Krokus

Danger Zone/Metal Ren dez-vous

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Portland Memorial Coliseum Portland, Oregon, United States
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Jul 20, 1980
Krokus

Metal Rendez-vous

Seattle Center Arena Seattle, Washington, United States
Jul 19, 1980
Krokus / USA (local)

Metal Rendezvous

Keystone SF San Francisco, California, United States
Jul 17, 1980
Krokus

Metal Rendez-vous

Fresno State University Amphitheater Fresno, California, United States
Jul 13, 1980
Krokus

Metal Rendez-vous

Long Beach Arena Long Beach, California, United States
Jul 12, 1980
Krokus

Metal Rendez-vous

Swing Auditorium San Bernardino, California, United States
Jun 22, 1980
Wishbone Ash / Saxon / Gillan / Krokus / Lindisfarne / Wild Horses

Loch Lomond Festival

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Loch Lomond Rock Festival 1980 Alexandria, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Sammy Hagar / Krokus on Jul 21, 1980 [158-small]

Sammy Hagar / Krokus
Jul 21, 1980
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Sammy Hagar / Krokus on Jul 21, 1980 [782-small]

Sammy Hagar / Krokus
Jul 21, 1980
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Reading Rock Festival 1980 on Aug 22, 1980 [984-small]

Reading Rock Festival 1980
Aug 22 - 24, 1980
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Blackfoot / Krokus on Aug 3, 1980 [544-small]

Blackfoot / Krokus
Aug 3, 1980
 Houston, Texas, United States
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Reading Rock Festival 1980 on Aug 22, 1980 [877-small]

Reading Rock Festival 1980
Aug 22 - 24, 1980
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Krokus / Girlschool / Angel Witch on May 30, 1980 [659-small]

Krokus / Girlschool / Angel Witch
May 30, 1980
 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Loch Lomond Rock Festival 1980 on Jun 21, 1980 [076-small]

Loch Lomond Rock Festival 1980
Jun 21 - 22, 1980
 Loch Lomond, United Kingdom
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Loch Lomond Rock Festival 1980 on Jun 21, 1980 [077-small]

Loch Lomond Rock Festival 1980
Jun 21 - 22, 1980
 Loch Lomond, United Kingdom
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Reading Rock 1980 on Aug 22, 1980 [395-small]

Reading Rock 1980
Aug 22 - 24, 1980
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Loch Lomond Rock Festival 1980 on Jun 21, 1980 [045-small]

Loch Lomond Rock Festival 1980
Jun 21 - 22, 1980
 Loch Lomond, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Rock
Metal
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Progressive Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Heavy Metal
Glam Rock
Glam Metal
Swiss Rock
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Latest Setlist (12/20/2025):

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  3. Stayed Awake All Night
  4. Rock 'n' Roll Tonight
  5. Winning Man
  6. Tokyo Nights
  7. Hoodoo Woman
  8. Fire
  9. Rockin' in the Free World
  10. Easy Rocker
  11. Heatstrokes
  12. Screaming in the Night
  13. Live for the Action

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 2 concerts
2025 16 concerts
2024 4 concerts
2023 4 concerts
2022 3 concerts
2020 4 concerts
2019 21 concerts
2017 18 concerts
2016 3 concerts
2015 21 concerts
2014 21 concerts
2013 17 concerts
2012 1 concert
2011 2 concerts
2010 21 concerts
2009 1 concert
2008 16 concerts
2007 55 concerts
2006 36 concerts
2005 28 concerts
2004 12 concerts
2003 37 concerts
2002 9 concerts
2001 4 concerts
2000 8 concerts
1999 4 concerts
1998 1 concert
1995 22 concerts
1994 17 concerts
1991 11 concerts
1990 14 concerts
1989 8 concerts
1988 49 concerts
1987 1 concert
1986 35 concerts
1985 70 concerts
1984 69 concerts
1983 80 concerts
1982 108 concerts
1981 95 concerts
1980 29 concerts
1979 19 concerts
1978 13 concerts
1977 8 concerts
1976 7 concerts
1975 1 concert
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Comments & Reviews:

Jan 13, 2025

I saw Krokus in 1982 in Harrisburg PA at the Harrisburg Form Theater with opening act Fist. I can not find this concert listed anywhere. I was 16 and went with my brother and my best friend it was my second concert.

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