The Power Station was a 1980s
supergroup made up of singer
Robert Palmer, former
Chic drummer
Tony Thompson, and
Duran Duran members
John Taylor (bass) and
Andy Taylor (guitar).
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. Edwards also replaced John Taylor on bass for the recording of the supergroup's follow-up album. The band was formed in New York City late in 1984 during a break in Duran Duran's schedule that became a lengthy hiatus. The Power Station was named after
The Power Station recording studio where their album was conceived and recorded.