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Mar 27, 2016 · Mar 27, 2016. The Power Station was a 1980s supergroup made up of singer Robert Palmer, former Chic drummer Tony Thompson, and Duran Duran members bassist John Taylor and guitarist Andy Taylor. Bernard Edwards, also of Chic, was involved on the studio side as recording producer and for a short time also functioned as The Power Station’s manager.
Michael performed with The Power Station in Philadelphia at Live Aid before two billion people after a ten day rehearsal. A highlight of the touring set was Michael’s song “Obsession, cowritten with Holly Knight in 1983. At the time, it had been released by the L.A. based New Wave group Animotion and was a number one hit in twenty-seven ...
Michael Des Barres was also the touring singer for the Duran Duran spin-off group, The Power Station, performing at Live Aid with one of the most iconic live acts of the mid-1980s. From 1982 to 1984, Michael was a member of Chequered Past, which included Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols, and Clem Burke and Nigel Harrison of Blondie.
May 30, 2019 · This time that awesomeness is Michael Des Barres. As an actor, singer and songwriter, he certainly left his mark on the '80s. Many may remember him best as the villainous "Murdoc" on MacGyver among his many acting roles, but he also co-wrote a memorable '80s hit song and fronted the band The Power Station replacing Robert Palmer after he left.
Michael Des Barres Follow Artist + Charismatic actor/rocker whose many claims to fame include glam rock's Silverhead, leading Power Station at Live Aid, and playing Murdoc on MacGyver.
Michael Des Barres was the touring singer for the Duran Duran spin-off group, The Power Station, performing at Live Aid. ... Michael is heard weekdays 8am-11am ET and ...
Apr 21, 2022 · But over the years, Detective’s story has got lost in the shuffle of Des Barres’ remarkable career, coming immediately after his spin in ’70s glam band Silverhead, and subsequent bands, including Chequered Past, the Power Station, and his current outfit Michael Des Barres and the Mistakes.
