Public Enemy's 1989 Concert History

Public Enemy are 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.

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Public Enemy had 25 concerts in 1989

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 28, 1989
Public Enemy St. Louis Arena St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Nov 11, 1989
Public Enemy James Lyng Auditorium Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nov 10, 1989
Public Enemy

Fight the Power

Dartmouth Sportsplex Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Nov 04, 1989
Public Enemy Cat's Cradle Carrboro, North Carolina, United States
Oct 26, 1989
Public Enemy Aaah's Dance Club Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Oct 25, 1989
Public Enemy The Summit Houston, Texas, United States
Oct 23, 1989
Public Enemy The Twist Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Oct 22, 1989
Public Enemy
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Dartmouth Sportsplex Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Oct 06, 1989
Public Enemy North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Aug 31, 1989
Boogie Down Productions / Public Enemy / Too Short / Special Ed / Three Times Dope / Jaz Hara Arena Trotwood, Ohio, United States
Aug 29, 1989
Public Enemy / The Afros Portland Civic Auditorium Portland, Oregon, United States
Aug 28, 1989
Public Enemy / The Afros Paramount Theatre Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 05, 1989
Public Enemy Market Square Arena Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Jul 23, 1989
Public Enemy

Music Heritage Festival

Market Square Arena Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Jun 25, 1989
N.W.A. / Eazy E / Public Enemy / Kid N Play / Kwame / Too Short
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 25, 1989
Jun 11, 1989
Public Enemy Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, Missouri, United States
May 20, 1989
Public Enemy The Concert Hall Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 09, 1989
Public Enemy / Swiz
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9:30 Club Washington, District of Columbia, United States
May 08, 1989
Public Enemy / Swiz
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9:30 Club Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Apr 22, 1989
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Alumni Arena Amherst, New York, United States

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N.W.A. / Eazy E / Public Enemy / Kid N Play / Kwame / Too Short on Jun 25, 1989 [833-small]

N.W.A. / Eazy E / Public Enemy / Kid N Play / Kwame / Too Short
Jun 25, 1989
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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N.W.A. / Eazy E / Public Enemy / Kid N Play / Kwame / Too Short on Jun 25, 1989 [834-small]

N.W.A. / Eazy E / Public Enemy / Kid N Play / Kwame / Too Short
Jun 25, 1989
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Public Enemy / Too $hort on Mar 26, 1989 [742-small]

Public Enemy / Too $hort
Mar 26, 1989
 Stockton, California, United States
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Public Enemy / Too $hort on Mar 26, 1989 [743-small]

Public Enemy / Too $hort
Mar 26, 1989
 Stockton, California, United States
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Public Enemy / Swiz on May 9, 1989 [274-small]

Public Enemy / Swiz
May 9, 1989
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Public Enemy / Swiz on May 8, 1989 [275-small]

Public Enemy / Swiz
May 8, 1989
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Public Enemy / J. J. Fad / MC Hammer on Mar 2, 1989 [739-small]

Public Enemy / J. J. Fad / MC Hammer
Mar 2, 1989
 Dayton, Ohio, United States
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Genres:

Hip Hop
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Film Soundtrack
East Coast Hip Hop
Hardcore Hip Hop
Rap Rock
Gangster Rap
Conscious Hip Hop
Old School Hip Hop
Political Hip Hop
Political
Golden Age Hip Hop
Old School
Progressive Rap
American Post-Punk
East Coast Hip-Hop
Hardcore Hip-Hop
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  1. Fight the Power

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 29 concerts
2025 37 concerts
2024 7 concerts
2023 5 concerts
2020 1 concert
2019 12 concerts
2018 2 concerts
2017 1 concert
2016 36 concerts
2015 52 concerts
2014 36 concerts
2013 67 concerts
2012 59 concerts
2011 43 concerts
2010 62 concerts
2009 22 concerts
2008 37 concerts
2007 45 concerts
2006 24 concerts
2005 14 concerts
2004 6 concerts
2003 38 concerts
2002 21 concerts
2001 4 concerts
2000 5 concerts
1999 37 concerts
1998 30 concerts
1995 12 concerts
1994 29 concerts
1993 1 concert
1992 90 concerts
1991 62 concerts
1990 100 concerts
1989 25 concerts
1988 89 concerts
1987 59 concerts
1984 1 concert
1982 1 concert
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