Blondie’s 27 May 1978 performance at Boston’s Paradise Ballroom, part of their Plastic Letters tour, captured the band on the verge of mainstream success. Broadcast live on WBCN-FM, the show showcased Debbie Harry’s commanding stage presence and the band’s tight, high-energy mix of punk and new wave. With tracks from Blondie and Plastic Letters like X Offender, Denis, and Rip Her to Shreds, the concert highlighted their raw energy and evolving sound, cementing their reputation as a formidable live act ahead of the release of Parallel Lines.
Released: 11/04/25