The Parallel Lines 30th Anniversary Tour was a 2008 worldwide

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by Blondie both to promote the 30th anniversary re-release of their ground-breaking 1978 album ''

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'', and to celebrate the longevity and success of the album. Concerts were held in North America and Europe with a single stop in Israel.

Background

The tour was announced in April 2008 with the band also releasing a tour promo video. A live performance of all or most of the ''Parallel Lines'' album, in its original order, opened each concert. Songs including "Just Go Away", "11:59", "Will Anything Happen?", and "Pretty Baby" from ''Parallel Lines'' were omitted from certain concerts, making it uncommon to find a concert featuring all twelve songs from the original album. These tracks were followed by a selection of songs from Blondie's back catalog, Deborah Harry's solo album ''Necessary Evil'' which was released the previous year, the 2008 non-album single "Fit Right In", and covers. The tour marked Blondie's first performances in Israel and Russia, and the arrival of band member Matt Katz-Bohen on keyboards.

Opening acts

*The Stranglers

Set list

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Tour dates

Personnel

;Band * Debbie Harry – vocals * Chris Stein – guitars *

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– drums * Matt Katz-Bohen – keyboards, piano, organ *Leigh Foxx – bass *Paul Carbonara – guitars ;Crew *Jim Roese – stage manager

Notes

References

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