Primal Scream's 1986 Concert History

Primal Scream are a Scottish rock band formed in 1982 in Glasgow by Bobby Gillespie (vocals) and Jim Beattie (guitar). The current lineup consists of Gillespie, Andrew Innes (guitar) and Darrin Mooney (drums). The band initially performed live between 1982 and 1984, but their profile increased after Gillespie left his role as drummer of the Jesus and Mary Chain. Primal Scream were associated with the mid-1980s indie pop scene before incorporating psychedelic, garage rock, and dance music influences.

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Primal Scream had 28 concerts in 1986

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 14, 1986
Primal Scream

Pre-Sonic Flower Groove

CBGB New York, New York, United States
Nov 01, 1986
Primal Scream

Pre-Sonic Flower Groove

London Astoria London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 29, 1986
Primal Scream

Pre-Sonic Flower Groove

Bierkeller Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Oct 28, 1986
Primal Scream

Pre-Sonic Flower Groove

Irish Centre Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Oct 27, 1986
Primal Scream

Pre-Sonic Flower Groove

Leeds Polytechnic Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Oct 18, 1986
Primal Scream

Pre-Sonic Flower Groove

Bridge Aldershot, England, United Kingdom
Oct 16, 1986
Overkill / Whiplash / Primal Scream L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Oct 07, 1986
Primal Scream

Pre-Sonic Flower Groove

The Leadmill Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Oct 05, 1986
Psychic TV / Primal Scream / The Shamen / The Godfathers / Shockheaded Peters
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O2 Forum Kentish Town London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 20, 1986
Primal Scream

Pre-Sonic Flower Groove

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Division One Wendover, England, United Kingdom
Sep 17, 1986
Primal Scream
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Middlesbrough Town Hall Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom
Sep 16, 1986
Pop Will Eat Itself / Primal Scream
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Burberries Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Aug 28, 1986
Primal Scream

Pre-Sonic Flower Groove

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Subterraneans Greenock, Scotland, United Kingdom
Aug 25, 1986
Primal Scream / Submarines (UK) bogie's nightspot Greenock, United Kingdom
Jul 23, 1986
Primal Scream / Servants
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Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 24, 1986
Primal Scream St Paul's Arts Centre Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Jun 23, 1986
Primal Scream Ziggy's Club Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Jun 21, 1986
Primal Scream The Pub Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Jun 19, 1986
Primal Scream Chancellor Hall Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
Jun 14, 1986
Primal Scream Clarendon Hotel Ballroom London, England, United Kingdom

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Genres:

Rock
Electronic
Indie
Alternative Rock
Indie Rock
Alternative
Blues Rock
New Wave
Britpop
Trip Hop
Jangle Pop
Alternative Dance
Industrial Rock
Neo-Psychedelia
Scottish
Dance-Rock
Big Beat
Madchester
C86
Scottish Indie
Baggy
Creation Records
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Concerts Per Year:

2026 31 concerts
2025 55 concerts
2024 8 concerts
2023 23 concerts
2022 22 concerts
2021 10 concerts
2020 5 concerts
2019 59 concerts
2018 22 concerts
2017 27 concerts
2016 55 concerts
2015 27 concerts
2014 5 concerts
2013 62 concerts
2012 24 concerts
2011 82 concerts
2010 7 concerts
2009 52 concerts
2008 55 concerts
2007 19 concerts
2006 48 concerts
2005 4 concerts
2004 25 concerts
2003 19 concerts
2002 34 concerts
2001 5 concerts
2000 75 concerts
1999 1 concert
1998 23 concerts
1997 42 concerts
1995 11 concerts
1994 106 concerts
1993 2 concerts
1992 35 concerts
1991 27 concerts
1990 11 concerts
1989 45 concerts
1988 5 concerts
1987 32 concerts
1986 28 concerts
1985 17 concerts
1984 2 concerts
1983 2 concerts
1982 1 concert
1980 1 concert
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