Duran Duran History: Opening for Blondie

If you look at Duran’s tour history, you might see that during this time in early August in 1982, they were opening up for Blondie.  In fact, during the tour, they played such places as Rockford, Illinois, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  That makes me laugh.  Neither one of those places are super exciting.  I suspect… Continue reading Duran Duran History: Opening for Blondie

Duran Duran will grace the sand in 2019 for KAABOO Cayman!

Anybody up for a trip to the Cayman Islands next February? raises hand Am I the only married fan who sent their husband or wife a text like this yesterday morning? “Hey, want to book a trip to the Cayman Islands for next Valentines Day?  We need a vacation, and we’re DEFINITELY going to need… Continue reading Duran Duran will grace the sand in 2019 for KAABOO Cayman!

How Many Shows of the Blondie Support Tour (August 2 – August 21, 1982) Did You Attend?

This week, in the continuing series about Duran tour participation, I am asking about their tour to support the band, Blondie.  This tour took place between August 2 and August 21, 1982 and separated the band’s Rio Tour into two parts.  This tour took place in the US and Canada.  As always, I refer you… Continue reading How Many Shows of the Blondie Support Tour (August 2 – August 21, 1982) Did You Attend?

Today in Duran History – Blondie Support

On this date in 1982, Duran Duran opened for Blondie at the Starlight Amphitheater in Kansas City.  This was the first show that they opened for Blondie.  This tour featured 13 shows and took place in the US and Canada.  Their participation on this tour meant that the Rio Tour was split into two parts,… Continue reading Today in Duran History – Blondie Support