Public Enemy's 1987 Concert History

Public Enemy is an American hip hop group formed by Chuck D and Flavor Flav in Long Island, New York, in 1985. The group rose to prominence for their political messages including subjects such as American racism and the American media. Their debut album, Yo! Bum Rush the Show, was released in 1987 to critical acclaim, and their second album, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988), was the first hip hop album to top The Village Voice's Pazz & Jop critics' poll.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1987
LL Cool J / Public Enemy / Davy D / The Vandals Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 27, 1987
LL Cool J / Eric B. & Rakim / Public Enemy Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 20, 1987
LL Cool J / Public Enemy / Eric B. & Rakim Kurhalle Oberlaa Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Nov 17, 1987
LL Cool J / Public Enemy
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Volksbildungsheim Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Nov 15, 1987
Public Enemy / LL Cool J

Def Jam tour

Nick Rayns LCR Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Nov 03, 1987
LL Cool J / Public Enemy / Eric B. & Rakim Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 02, 1987
LL Cool J / Public Enemy / Eric B & Rakim

Def Jam Tour

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Hammersmith Odeon London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 01, 1987
LL Cool J / Public Enemy / Eric B. & Rakim
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Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 04, 1987
Public Enemy Centrum in Worcester Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Sep 03, 1987
LL Cool J / Eric B. & Rakim / Public Enemy / Whodini / Boogie Down Productions

Def Jam Tour

Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
May 06, 1987
Public Enemy / Super Lover Cee Latin Quarter New York, New York, United States
Apr 18, 1987
Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law

License to Ill Tour

Veterans Memorial Coliseum New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Apr 17, 1987
Beastie Boys / Murphy's Law / Public Enemy
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Houston Field House, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York, United States
Apr 08, 1987
Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law

Licensed to Ill

Lehigh University, Stabler Arena Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 07, 1987
Beastie Boys / Murphy's Law / Public Enemy
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 04, 1987
Beastie Boys / Murphy's Law / Public Enemy Providence Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Apr 02, 1987
Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law
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Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Apr 01, 1987
Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law
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Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey, United States

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Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law on Apr 2, 1987 [957-small]

Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law
Apr 2, 1987
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law on Apr 2, 1987 [958-small]

Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law
Apr 2, 1987
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law on Apr 2, 1987 [959-small]

Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law
Apr 2, 1987
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law on Apr 1, 1987 [122-small]

Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law
Apr 1, 1987
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law on Apr 2, 1987 [125-small]

Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law
Apr 2, 1987
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law on Apr 1, 1987 [133-small]

Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law
Apr 1, 1987
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law on Apr 1, 1987 [142-small]

Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law
Apr 1, 1987
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Beastie Boys / Murphy's Law / Public Enemy on Apr 7, 1987 [149-small]

Beastie Boys / Murphy's Law / Public Enemy
Apr 7, 1987
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law on Apr 1, 1987 [327-small]

Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law
Apr 1, 1987
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law on Apr 2, 1987 [328-small]

Beastie Boys / Public Enemy / Murphy's Law
Apr 2, 1987
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Beastie Boys / Murphy's Law / Public Enemy on Apr 7, 1987 [972-small]

Beastie Boys / Murphy's Law / Public Enemy
Apr 7, 1987
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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LL Cool J / Public Enemy on Nov 17, 1987 [116-small]

LL Cool J / Public Enemy
Nov 17, 1987
 Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Public Enemy had?

Public Enemy has had 654 concerts.

What genre is Public Enemy?

Public Enemy is most often considered to be Hip Hop, Rap, Film Soundtrack, Gangster Rap, Hardcore Hip Hop, Rap Rock, East Coast Hip Hop, Conscious Hip Hop, Old School Hip Hop, Political Hip Hop, Political, Golden Age Hip Hop, Old School, and American Post-Punk.

When was the last Public Enemy concert?

The last Public Enemy concert was on September 23, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The bands that performed were: Paul Cauthen / Public Enemy / Foo Fighters / Thirty Seconds to Mars / Kelly Clarkson / Fall Out Boy / Travis Scott.

What setlist does Public Enemy play live?

The songs that Public Enemy performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 23, 2023 concert at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States:

  1. Harder Than You Think
  2. State of the Union (STFU)
  3. Public Enemy Coming Through
  4. Can't Truss It
  5. Bring the Noise
  6. Welcome to the Terrordome
  7. 911 Is a Joke
  8. He Got Game
  9. Rebel Without a Pause
  10. Bring the Noise
  11. Shut 'Em Down
  12. Everywhere Man
  13. Fight the Power

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