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Although many of these dates remain unconfirmed specific unknown information is highlighted.  

Date format is YYYY.MM.DD 

Pages here are grouped as follows for ease of access: 1965-1971, 1972 -1993 individually, 1994-1995 but you may access a specific year from this page by clicking on the navigation bar. Information regarding shows from 1996 onwards may be found at Russ Paris's website here


1985.03.01
Lobero Theater
Santa Barbara, CA
Oil Initiative-Solar Powered Concert with Bonnie Raitt and Danny O'Keefe.
Set: For Everyman / Tender Is the Night / In the Shape of a Heart / Candy / Downtown / Lawyers in Love / Soldier of Plenty / Black and White / Late for the Sky / For America / Lives in the Balance / Lawless Avenues / The Pretender / Running on Empty / Doctor My Eyes / Boulevard
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1985.03.10
The Palace
Hollywood, CA
"Trouble in Paradise" benefit concert for the InnerCity Law Center with David Lindley, Also featured were members of the Go-Go's (Kathy Valentine and Belinda Carlisle), Blasters (Phil Alvin), X (John Doe), Oingo Boingo (John Hernandis), Thompson Twins (Roger O'Donnell), Berlin, Zuma II and Wall of Voodoo. The Bangles sang with Brian Wilson; Ray Manzarek, Carla Olson, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, Phil Kenzie, Gary Myrick and Phil Chen all appeared. Performs I Am A Patriot and joins Wilson and The Bangles for Da Doo Ron Ron.
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1985.04.18
Managua, Nicaragua
March protesting against US policy. Performance uncertain.
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1985.06.08
Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
Irvine, CA
"Orange county artists for world hunger" with proceeds going to Third World nations via the United Nations Emergency Relief Fund. Jackson participation unconfirmed.
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1985.06.26
McKale Memorial Center
University of Arizona
Tuscon, AZ

Sanctuary benefit with Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Stevie Ray Vaughan.
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1985.09.17
Universal Amphitheatre
Universal City, Los Angeles, CA
Benefit for Mulholland Tomorrow and the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom. Organised by Don Henley, Jackson performed as did Linda Ronstadt, Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks. Huey Lewis, Mick Fleetwood, Carrie Fisher and Ed Begley Jr., Tatum O'Neal and John McEnroe, Diane Lane with her friend Beverly D'Angelo were seen in the audience, as was Donna Mills, who hosted the party afterwards.
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1985.09.28
Moore Theater
Seattle, WA
two shows
"Reality vs. Rambo'' a Sanctuary benefit for Central American refugees, the Committee for Health Rights in Central America (CHRICA) and Americans for Peace in the Americas (APA).with Bonnie Raitt and Danny O'Keefe, Daniel Ellison, Tom Robbins and Dr. Charles Clements.
1985.09.29
Civic Center
Los Angeles, CA
Possible appearance on the second day of the Street Scene festival originally scheduled for the Times Plaza stage in a park opposite City Hall but possibly moved due to an accident on the Saturday. Others appearing were Kids from "Fame", Richard Pryor and Hinton Battle.
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1985.10.28
Arlington Theater
Santa Barbara, CA
"Oil Initiative - Yes on Measure A" with Bonnie Raitt & Padlock, David Lindley & El Rayo-X, Don Henley and J D Souther.
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1985.12.02
The Palace
Hollywood, CA
Concert for peace. Sings with Sangre Machahual, Luis E. Mejia Godoy and Grupo Mancotal, Charlie Haden & the Liberation Orchestra.
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1985.12.07
Bay Shore Bowl
Santa Monica, CA
Fund raiser for Christopher Dodd - no details known.
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Information regarding shows from 1996 onwards may be found at Russ Paris's website here

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