Pretenders's 1985 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 3 concerts in 1985

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Jul 13, 1985

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John F. Kennedy Stadium Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jul 12, 1985
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Chestnut Cabaret Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 18, 1985
Iggy Pop / The Pretenders William & Mary hall @ college of William & mary Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

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Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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 Philadelphia, Pennyslvania, 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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  1. Ace of Spades
  2. What Do You Do for Money Honey
  3. Breaking the Law
  4. Don't Get Me Wrong

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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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