The Power Station's 1985 Concert History

The Power Station was a pop/rock band that formed in 1984, best known for their self-titled debut album as well as being a rock 'supergroup'. The band consisted of Robert Palmer (vocals), John Taylor (bass) and Andy Taylor (guitar) of Duran Duran and Tony Thompson (drums), formerly of Chic. In 1985, the band released the Bernard Edwards' produced 'The Power Station', featuring the international hit singles "Some Like It Hot" and "Bang A Gong (Get It On)".

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 28, 1985
The Power Station / Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Aug 24, 1985
The Power Station / Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark / Nik Kershaw / Paul Young / Johnny Winter

1985 Summer Tour / Crush Tour

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CNE Grandstand Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 21, 1985
The Power Station / OMD
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 19, 1985
The Power Station
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Centrum in Worcester Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 17, 1985
The Power Station Ridgefield coliseum Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States
Aug 16, 1985
The Power Station Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Aug 14, 1985
The Power Station / OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)
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Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Aug 12, 1985
The Power Station / Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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Castle Farms Music Theater Charlevoix, MI
Aug 11, 1985
The Power Station / Orchestral Manouvers In the Dark

Get it On Tour

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Poplar Creek Music Theatre Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Aug 10, 1985
The Power Station
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Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, Wisconsin, United States
Aug 08, 1985
The Power Station / OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)

Get It On Tour North America Summer 1985

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St. Paul Civic Center Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Aug 04, 1985
The Power Station / OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)

Power Station TOUR

Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, Colorado, United States
Aug 02, 1985
The Power Station / Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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Portland Memorial Coliseum Portland, Oregon, United States
Jul 24, 1985
Duran Duran / The Power Station

Seven and the Ragged Tiger

The Forum Inglewood, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 24, 1985
Jul 23, 1985
The Power Station / Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Compton Terrace at Firebird Lake Chandler, Arizona, United States
Jul 21, 1985
The Power Station
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Reunion Arena Dallas, Texas, United States
Jul 16, 1985
The Power Station / Spandau Ballet Mississippi Coliseum Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Jul 15, 1985
The Power Station / Animotion
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The Omni Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jul 13, 1985
Live Aid 1985
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John F. Kennedy Stadium Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicates for Jul 13, 1985
Jul 10, 1985
The Power Station

Get It On Tour

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Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, Florida, United States

Videos from 1985 View All 1985 Videos



The Power Station / Animotion
Jul 15, 1985
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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The Power Station / Animotion
Jul 15, 1985
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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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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Photos from 1985 View All 1985 Photos


Live Aid on Jul 13, 1985 [367-small]

Live Aid
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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LIVE AID on Jul 13, 1985 [954-small]

LIVE AID
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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LIVE AID on Jul 13, 1985 [955-small]

LIVE AID
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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LIVE AID on Jul 13, 1985 [574-small]

LIVE AID
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Power Station / OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) on Aug 8, 1985 [105-small]

The Power Station / OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)
Aug 8, 1985
 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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The Power Station / OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) on Aug 8, 1985 [106-small]

The Power Station / OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)
Aug 8, 1985
 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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The Power Station / OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) on Aug 8, 1985 [107-small]

The Power Station / OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)
Aug 8, 1985
 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Live Aid 1985 on Jul 13, 1985 [605-small]

Live Aid 1985
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Power Station on Jul 21, 1985 [245-small]

The Power Station
Jul 21, 1985
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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The Power Station / OMD on Aug 21, 1985 [436-small]

The Power Station / OMD
Aug 21, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Power Station / OMD on Aug 21, 1985 [437-small]

The Power Station / OMD
Aug 21, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Power Station / OMD on Aug 21, 1985 [438-small]

The Power Station / OMD
Aug 21, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Pop
Pop Rock
New Wave
Mellow Gold
Synthpop
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
Dance-Rock
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Power Station had?

The Power Station has had 29 concerts.

What genre is The Power Station?

The Power Station is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, New Wave, Mellow Gold, Synthpop, New Wave Pop, New Romantic, Dance-Rock, and Supergroup.

When was the last The Power Station concert?

The last The Power Station concert was on September 27, 1997 at Avalon in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

What setlist does The Power Station play live?

The songs that The Power Station performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 27, 1997 concert at Avalon in Boston, Massachusetts, United States:

  1. Get It On
  2. Murderess
  3. Notoriety
  4. She Can Rock It
  5. Dope
  6. Simply Irresistible
  7. Hot Pants
  8. Go to Zero
  9. Every Kinda People
  10. Scared
  11. Harvest for the World
  12. Power Trippin’
  13. Living in Fear
  14. Bad Case of Lovin' You
  15. Some Like It Hot
  16. Addicted to Love

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