Blondie's Chris Stein pulls out of upcoming tour due to health condition

Editor Steve Hart 21/4/22

70s rock band Blondie is set to go on tour across the UK in April and May this year, however, the band's longtime guitarist and co-founder Chris Stein has sadly announced that he won't be able to join them on tour due to a heart condition.

Chris took to social media to share the disappointing news and explained that he was suffering from a condition called Atrial Fibrillation which left him too fatigued to tour.

He also wrote: 'Yes, (murmur of the heart) this is indeed frustrating cause my brain is working great but my body's not up to the task of touring now.

The musician later posted on Instagram to say: 'I'm sorry I'm not gonna make the next round of Blondie shows. I hate to disappoint supporters and the band but there it is, I've got this stupid heart murmur thing which is tiring as as hell.

Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols will be joining the band to play the bass on the tour, but it is unclear who will be replacing Chris on guitar.

Blondie's UK tour was originally planned for November 2021 but it has been rescheduled due to Covid-19.

The group will be supported by former The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr on their upcoming 'Against The Odds' tour.

Blondie UK 'Against The Odds' tour dates

April

Glasgow The SSE Hydro - Friday 22nd

Cardiff Motorpoint Arena - Sunday 24th

London The O2 - Tuesday 26th

Brighton Centre - Thursday 28th

Hull Bonus Arena Friday 29th

May

Manchester AO Arena - Sunday 1st

Liverpool M&S Bank Arena - Monday 2nd

Leeds First Direct Arena - Wednesday 4th

Nottingham Motorpoint Arena - Thursday 5th

Birmingham Utilita Arena - Saturday 7th

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