Pretenders's 1983 Concert History

Pretenders are a rock band who came to prominence during the punk and new wave movement of the late 1970s due to their innovative songwriting and charismatic performances. The original band consisted of group founder, songwriter, vocalist, and rhythm guitarist Chrissie Hynde, lead and rhythm guitarist James Honeyman-Scott, bassist Pete Farndon, and drummer Martin Chambers. Save for Hynde, a native of Akron, Ohio, the original band members were all from the U.

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Pretenders had 13 concerts in 1983

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 02, 1983
Pretenders
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The Tube Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Jun 13, 1983
U2 / Pretenders
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Bronco Bowl Dallas, Texas, United States
Jun 09, 1983
The Kinks / Pretenders Cumberland Civic Center Portland, Maine, United States
May 30, 1983
The US Festival 1983
Berlin / Joe Walsh / Quarterflash / U2 / David Bowie / Pretenders / Stevie Nicks / Missing Persons / Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul
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Glen Helen Amphitheater San Bernardino, California, United States
Show Duplicate for May 30, 1983
May 28, 1983
The US Festival 1983
U2 / Ozzy Osbourne / Van Halen / Mötley Crüe / Willie Nelson / INXS / David Bowie / Pretenders / Judas Priest / Stevie Nicks / Men At Work / Flock Of Seagulls / Joe Walsh / Stray Cats / The English Beat / Wall Of Voodoo / The Clash / Oingo Boingo / Divinyls Show all bands
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Glen Helen Amphitheater Los Angeles, California, United States
May 28, 1983 –
May 30, 1983
The US Festival 1983
U2 / Van Halen / Ozzy Osbourne / Mötley Crüe / Scorpions / INXS / Stevie Nicks / Judas Priest / Pretenders / Men At Work / Flock Of Seagulls / David Bowie / Joe Walsh / Berlin / Stray Cats / The English Beat / Triumph / Missing Persons / Wall Of Voodoo / John Cougar / The Clash / Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul / Oingo Boingo / Divinyls / Quarterflash Show all bands
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Glen Helen Amphitheater San Bernardino, California, United States
Show Duplicate for May 28, 1983
May 27, 1983
Pretenders Celebrity Theatre Phoenix, Arizona, United States
May 25, 1983
Pretenders Rainbow Music Hall Denver, Colorado, United States
May 24, 1983
Pretenders
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Rainbow Music Hall Denver, Colorado, United States
May 21, 1983
Pretenders
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Bronco Bowl Dallas, Texas, United States
May 20, 1983
Pretenders
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Bronco Bowl Dallas, Texas, United States
Show Duplicate for May 20, 1983
May 19, 1983
Pretenders
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Bronco Bowl Dallas, Texas, United States
Apr 23, 1983
Pretenders Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Feb 22, 1983
Pretenders / The Alarm Seattle Center Arena Seattle, Washington, United States

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The US Festival 1983
May 28 - 30, 1983
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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The US Festival 1983 on May 30, 1983 [333-small]

The US Festival 1983
May 30, 1983
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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May 30, 1983
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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Pretenders on May 24, 1983 [082-small]

Pretenders
May 24, 1983
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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The US Festival 1983 on May 28, 1983 [108-small]

The US Festival 1983
May 28 - 30, 1983
 San Bernardino, California, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
Punk
Pop Rock
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
British
Folk Rock
New Wave
Punk Rock
Female Vocalists
UK
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Art Rock
Soft Rock
Mellow Gold
Jangle Pop
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
Permanent Wave
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Latest Setlist (07/09/2025):

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Concerts Per Year:

2025 12 concerts
2024 91 concerts
2023 66 concerts
2022 3 concerts
2021 1 concert
2020 8 concerts
2019 12 concerts
2018 59 concerts
2017 87 concerts
2016 45 concerts
2015 1 concert
2014 2 concerts
2012 5 concerts
2011 2 concerts
2010 16 concerts
2009 89 concerts
2008 17 concerts
2007 48 concerts
2006 56 concerts
2005 2 concerts
2004 16 concerts
2003 88 concerts
2002 19 concerts
2001 17 concerts
2000 63 concerts
1999 60 concerts
1998 49 concerts
1997 2 concerts
1996 3 concerts
1995 16 concerts
1994 82 concerts
1993 1 concert
1992 3 concerts
1988 3 concerts
1987 100 concerts
1986 9 concerts
1985 3 concerts
1984 144 concerts
1983 13 concerts
1982 60 concerts
1981 102 concerts
1980 119 concerts
1979 65 concerts
1978 3 concerts
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Aug 08, 2025

04/08/1980, Austin's Armadillo Hqtrs. My claim to fame is Martin Chambers, on this night, could not hold on to his drumsticks. One of them, spinning wildly, hit me right on my face. Documented on "The Daily Texan", Monday, April 14, 1980 edition, p. 21.

That night, Chrissy was dark, almost spitting flames. My friend said, wow, Iggy Pop's sister! LOL.

Aug 21, 2022

April 28 1980 @ The Palomino in North Hollywood

Jun 07, 2020

Sounds like a good show! I believe the original guitarist and bassist were still with them then. I know there was quite a few shows at UMASS around that time, as well.

Jun 07, 2020

I saw the Pretenders at Southeastern Ma university No Dartmouth Ma in February 1981. Opening Act Alan Walker band (I think). Not listed on your site.

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