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John Waite will be performing hits from his 40-year career, as a solo artist and his time with The Babys and Bad English! From the #1 worldwide smash “Missing You” to classics like “Isn’t It Time” and “When I See You Smile,” this is a night packed with timeless rock and power ballads. Known for his soaring vocals and driving melodies, John Waite delivers an electrifying performance you won’t want to miss. It’s nostalgia, energy, and unforgettable music all in one show!

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John Waite

Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre

Grab a can of hairspray and break out the spandex, the ’80s are back! It’s nonstop hits from some of the most radical stars of the decade. Rick Springfield’s sharp power-pop songs like “Don’t Talk to Strangers” and “Jessie’s Girl” shot up the charts, the latter all the way to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981. Having already made hits like “Isn’t It Time” and “Every Time I Think of You” with The Babys, John Waite became a chart-topper himself with the tender “Missing You,” which was followed by the hit “Tears.” London new-wavers Wang Chung turned their name into a verb on the dance hit “Everybody Have Fun Tonight.” And Paul Young’s lovelorn “Everytime You Go Away” and “Come Back and Stay” kept hearts soaring. It’s a night full of bodacious faves and righteous good times. Don’t miss it!

I Want My ’80s

Hollywood Bowl

I Want My 80's Tour

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Rick Springfield - I WANT MY 80S TOUR

Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

Little River Band returns to The BayCare Sound to celebrate their 50th anniversary with the “Happy Anniversary Tour” performing with The Florida Rock Symphony and special guest John Waite! The Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey, knew what he was saying when he dubbed Little River Band “the best singing band in the world.” Through the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multiplatinum albums and chart topping hits like: Cool Change, The Night Owls, Happy Anniversary, Reminiscing, Lonesome Loser, Take It Easy On Me, Help Is on Its Way, We Two, Man On Your Mind, The Other Guy and It’s A Long Way There. Worldwide album, CD sales and digital downloads now top 35 million and LRB has set a record for having had Top 10 hits for six consecutive years.

Little River Band

Coachman Park

John Waite will perform his catalog of hits from a 40-year career as a solo artist and with The Babys and Bad English. His hits feature some of the most loved songs of the '80s and '90s. The No. 1 worldwide hit Missing You, The Babys' Isn't It Time and Bad English's When I See You Smile rank among some of his biggest international hits and are still heard on radio today. As a solo artist and as the lead singer of The Babys and Bad English, Waite was a fixture of album-oriented rock radio stations during the '70s and '80s – with a talent for power ballads and driving arena rock, occasionally touching on new wave-styled power pop as well.

Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons

Richard Marx is celebrating more than 35 years as a recording artist – his 38th as a professional songwriter. 1984’s “What About Me,” released as a trio by Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes and James Ingram was co-written by Richard and became not only his first song recorded by an artist, but his first number one as a writer.

Richard Marx with special guest John Waite

Roosevelt University

As a solo artist and as the lead singer of The Baby’s and Bad English, John Waite was a fixture of album-oriented rock radio stations during the '70s and '80s. John Waite had a talent for power ballads and driving arena rock, occasionally touching on new wave-styled power pop as well. John will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40 year career as a solo artist, with The Baby’s and Bad English. John Waite’s catalogue of hits features some of the most loved songs of the 80s and 90s – the #1 Worldwide hit ‘Missing You’, The Baby’s ‘Isn't It Time’ and Bad English ‘When I See You Smile’ rank amongst some of his biggest international hits and are still heard on radio today. Others include ‘Tears’, ‘Change’ and ‘These Times Are Hard For Lovers’. ‘Every Step Of The Way’ and ‘If Anybody Had A Heart’ appeared on the soundtrack to the 1986 Demi Moore film About Last Night. ‘Deal for Life’, penned by Martin Page and Bernie Taupin, was featured in the Days Of Thunder soundtrack.

Florida Theatre

John Waite’s catalog of hits features some of the most loved songs of the ‘80s and ‘90s – the #1 Worldwide hit “Missing You,” The Baby’s “Isn't It Time” and Bad English’s “When I See You Smile” rank amongst some of his biggest international hits and are still heard on radio today. Others include “Tears,” “Change,” and “These Times Are Hard For Lovers.” “Every Step Of The Way” and “If Anybody Had A Heart” appeared on the soundtrack to the 1986 Demi Moore film About Last Night. “Deal for Life,” penned by Martin Page and Bernie Taupin, was featured in the Days Of Thunder soundtrack.

John Waite "40 Years of Missing You"

Lyric Theatre

John will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40-year career as a solo artist, with The Baby’s and Bad English. John Waite’s catalogue of hits features some of the most loved songs of the 80s and 90s – the #1 Worldwide hit "Missing You", The Baby’s "Isn't It Time" and Bad English "When I See You Smile" rank amongst some of his biggest international hits and are still heard on radio today. Others include "Tears," "Change" and "These Times Are Hard For Lovers".

John Waite 40 Years of Missing You

The Parker

John Waite VIP

San Angelo PAC

Join us on a musical journey when classic songs reflected our moment in time. Legendary John Waite and John Ford Coley are coming to Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center for one night only, Thursday, August 24, 2023. A night of classic music and a night you won't forget! 

John Waite With John Ford Coley

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

John Waite first came to prominence as the vocalist and bassist of the English rock outfit The Babys, best known for the hits “Isn’t It Time?” and “Every Time I Think of You” in the late 1970s. That group disbanded in 1980 and Waite went on to a very successful
solo career, scoring a Number One U.S. hit with “Missing You.”

An Evening with John Waite

Wildey Theatre

John will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40 year career as a solo artist, with The Baby’s and Bad English.

John Waite’s catalogue of hits features some of the most loved songs of the 80s and 90s – the #1 Worldwide hit ‘Missing You’, The Baby’s ‘Isn’t It Time’ and Bad English ‘When I See You Smile’ rank amongst some of his biggest international hits and are still heard on radio today.  Others include ‘Tears’, ‘Change’ and ‘These Times Are Hard For Lovers’. ‘Every Step Of The Way’ and ‘If Anybody Had A Heart’ appeared on the soundtrack to the 1986 Demi Moore film About Last Night. ‘Deal for Life’, penned by Martin Page and Bernie Taupin, was featured in the Days Of Thunder soundtrack.

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John Waite

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Upcoming events

Jul 26, 2026

John Waite · Count Basie Center for the Arts

Past events

Mar 27, 2026

John Waite · Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre

Jul 27, 2025

I Want My ’80s · Hollywood Bowl

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