The Cars's 1985 Concert History

The Cars is a popular American new wave/power pop band that formed in 1976, after going through several different incarnations. The band was founded in Boston, Massachusetts and were signed to Elektra Records in 1977. The band originally consisted of David Robinson (drummer), Benjamin Orr (singer/bassist), Ric Ocasek (singer/rhythm guitarist), Elliot Easton (lead guitarist), Greg Hawkes (keyboardist).

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 13, 1985
Live Aid 1985
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John F. Kennedy Stadium Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicates for Jul 13, 1985
Jan 01, 1985
The Cars The Corral Calgary

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Live Aid 1985
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Live Aid 1985
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Live Aid
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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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LIVE AID
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LIVE AID
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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Live AID
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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Live Aid 1985
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Pop
Pop Rock
Singer-Songwriter
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Soft Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
New Wave
Mellow Gold
Art Rock
Synthpop
Power Pop
New Wave Pop
Synth-Pop
Permanent Wave
New Romantic
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Cars had?

The Cars has had 208 concerts.

What genre is The Cars?

The Cars is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Soft Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), New Wave, Mellow Gold, Art Rock, Synthpop, Power Pop, New Wave Pop, Synth-Pop, Permanent Wave, and New Romantic.

When was the last The Cars concert?

The last The Cars concert was on October 05, 2023 at Hobart Art Theater in Hobart, Indiana, United States.

What setlist does The Cars play live?

The songs that The Cars performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 14, 2018 concert at Cleveland Public Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, United States:

  1. My Best Friend's Girl
  2. You Might Think
  3. Moving in Stereo
  4. Just What I Needed

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