Blondie reschedule Debbie Harry and Chris Stein In Conversation shows
Debbie Harry and Chris Stein have pushed back their UK dates
Off the back of their 2022 tour, Blondie co-founders Debbie Harry and Chris Stein were due to return to the UK for their special An Evening With Debbie Harry and Chris Stein In Conversation shows.
The In Conversation events were meant to take place in November, but will now happen in May 2023. The group announced the postponement on social media.
They wrote: 'You must know by now how very much we look forward to our trips to Britain. This IN CONVERSATION postponement should not be the end of the world, true, its just a few more months away… and provides some time for Chris to address a few health issues.
'We hope that you all can hang in there with us and still make it to the new May 2023 dates for our In Conversation events in the UK.. Thanks for the support and love, Debbie & Chris xx'. (sic)
Chris also had to step away from touring while the band made their way across North America earlier this year due to persistent health issues. Speaking about his heart condition, which is called Atrial Fibrillation, he said at the time: 'You might remember I was sitting down during the last tours, that was why. My brain is doing great and I've been writing during covid.'
What is An Evening With Debbie Harry and Chris Stein In Conversation?
At their In Conversation shows, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein are joined by artist and director Rob Roth, who has previously collaborated with Blondie, to talk about the band's incredible career history as well as their own lives and working together as creative partners.
The synopsis of the event reads: 'Centred around Chris and Debbie’s recent, acclaimed books, every night is unique as the conversation ranges over their career including the groundbreaking music, adventures in 1970s New York, work and play with artists from The Ramones to H.R. Giger, David Cronenberg, plus touring, acting, photography and beyond.'
When is An Evening With Debbie Harry and Chris Stein In Conversation?
You can see the rescheduled dates for An Evening With Debbie Harry and Chris Stein In Conversation below.
May 2023
Birmingham Town Hall - Mon 8th
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - Thursday 11th
Manchester Bridgewater Hall - Monday 15th
London Palladium - Thursday 18th
How do I get tickets for An Evening With Debbie Harry and Chris Stein In Conversation?
Tickets which have already been purchased are still valid for the rescheduled dates, and some tickets are still available to buy from Aloud.com
Take a look through Blondie's amazing career:
1974 - Debbie Harry and Chris Stein meet
Debbie Harry was in the female trio The Stilletos when she met fellow musician Chris Stein. The pair then formed genre-spanning band Blondie in 1974 and started playing in clubs in New York.
1977 - Blondie go on tour and release 'Plastic Letters'
After releasing their debut self-titled album in 1976, the group went on tour the following year. In 1997, they also released their next album 'Plastic Letters' which included hit song 'Denis'.
1978 - Blondie release 'Parallel Lines'
Blondie released their third album in 1978, and the album brought them huge commercial success. 'Parallel Lines' included hit tracks 'Heart of Glass', 'Hanging On The Telephone', and 'One Way or Another' — the latter which has now been certified Platinum.
1980 - 'Autoamerican' album
Following the release of their 'Eat to the Beat' album the year before, Blondie released 'Autoamercian' in 1980. The album included smash hit songs 'Tide Is High' and 'Rapture'. That year they also released their chart-topping track 'Call Me'.
Debbie Harry's acting career
As well as fronting Blondie, Debbie Harry has also acted in several films over the years. She has appeared in the films Union City (1980), Videodrome (1983), Hairspray (1988), Heavy (1995), Six Ways to Sunday (1997), and My Life Without Me (2003), as well as a few TV shows like Wiseguy and The Adverture of Pete and Pete.
1981 - Debbie Harry releases solo music
In her time as a solo artist, Debbie Harry has released numerous albums starting with 'Kookoo' in 1981. She has since brought out 'Rockbird' (1986), 'Def, Dumb and Blonde' (1989), 'Debravation' (1993), and 'Necessary Evil' (2007).
Some of her most popular songs include 'French Kissin (in the USA)', 'I Want That Man', and 'I Can See Clearly'.
1982 - Blondie take a break
In 1982, to fans' disappointment, the band broke up. By this point both Debbie Harry and keyboardist Jimmy Destri had released solo albums.
At this time guitarist Chris Stein was ill with a life-threatening auto-immune disease and Debbie Harry - his girlfriend at the time - took time out of her career to look after him. Thankfully after four years, Chris recovered from the illness.
1997 - Blondie reunite
Following a 16-year break, the group got back together and celebrated with a tour of Europe. They also released their album 'No Exit' in 1999 which included the hugely popular song 'Maria'.
2006 - Blondie are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2006, Blondie were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They were awarded by Shirley Manson of 90s rock band Garbage.
2014 - 'Ghosts of Download' album
In 2014, the band released their 10th studio album 'Ghosts of Download' which was made up of re-recorded versions of their greatest hits.
Since then they have released one more studio album, 'Pollinator', which came out in 2017 and included hit track 'Fun'.
2019 - Debbie Harry releases memoir Face It
Debbie Harry wrote a memoir called Face It which came out in 2019. It details her story from Blondie's early days to global success.
Speaking about the book, she said: "I have led a very full life. I know there will be questions asked. I didn't want to write it – but I did."
2022 - 'Against The Odds' tour
Blondie toured the UK in April and May 2022, as part of their 'Against The Odds' tour which also took them across The US and Europe.
Unfortunatley before the tour started, long-time member Chris Stein announced that he would not be joining the tour due to a heart condition. Glen Matlock instead joined the group along with suppport act Johnny Marr.
2022: 'Against The Odds' box set
Blondie announced their first ever box set called 'Blondie: Against The Odds'. It was released on 26th August 2022 and features track by track commentary, an illustrated discography, and dozens of previously unpublished photos.
2022: An Evening With Debbie Harry and Chris Stein In Conversation gets postponed
Debbie Harry and Chris Stein were due to embark on their An Evening With Debbie Harry and Chris Stein In Conversation shows in November 2022, but postponed the dates to May 2023.
The shows will take place in London, Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham, where the pair will talk about their amazing lives, careers and working together.
2022: Chris Stein reveals Blondie are working on a new album
Chris Stein has spoken about a new Blondie album which is in the works. Although a release date hasn't been announced, he did reveal that Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock is collaborating on the record, having joined the band on their recent tour.
2023: Blondie perform at Glastonbury
Blondie performed on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2023.
2024: Blondie joins Sting as he headlines Belsonic
17-time Grammy Award winning artist, Sting performed a special My Songs concert in Belfast at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on 19th June 2024 — sharing the bill with Special Guest Blondie.
The concert delved into Sting's timeless hits like 'Fields of Gold', 'Roxanne', 'Every Breath You Take', 'Message in a Bottle', among a myriad of other iconic songs, and marked the continuation of his world-spanning tour, which captivated audiences across the US, Europe, Asia, the UAE and Australia.
With Blondie by his side, it was labelled 'an electrifying rock ensemble'.
Blondie released their first boxset, 'Blondie: Against The Odds 1974 - 1982', on 26th August. It contains 124 tracks including 36 previously unreleased songs as well as previously unpublished photos.
The band is also working on a new album, which will see Sex Pistol's bassist Glen Matlock collaborate. While Blondie has confirmed that new music is in the works, they have yet to announce a release date for the upcoming album.
You can hear Blondie's greatest hits on Greatest Hits Radio.
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