7 pictures of when New York new-wave band Blondie wowed the crowds at Portsmouth Guildhall in 2003

Veteran New York new-wave band Blondie had the Portsmouth crowd in the palm of their hands with a hit-packed set.

By Steve Deeks

Published 27th Jul 2023, 19:42 GMT

Updated 28th Jul 2023, 11:47 GMT

Here’s when they played at our own Portsmouth Guildhall 20 years ago in November 2003. Pictures by Paul Windsor.

Blondie performing at Portsmouth Guildhall in 2003.

Pictured is: Debbie Harry.

Picture: Paul Windsor

1. Blondie performing at Portsmouth Guildhall

Blondie performing at Portsmouth Guildhall in 2003. Pictured is: Debbie Harry. Picture: Paul Windsor Photo: Paul Windsor

Blondie performing at Portsmouth Guildhall in 2003.

Pictured is: Debbie Harry.

Picture: Paul Windsor

2. Blondie performing at Portsmouth Guildhall

Blondie performing at Portsmouth Guildhall in 2003. Pictured is: Debbie Harry. Picture: Paul Windsor Photo: Paul Windsor

Blondie performing at Portsmouth Guildhall in 2003.

Pictured is: Debbie Harry.

Picture: Paul Windsor

3. Blondie performing at Portsmouth Guildhall

Blondie performing at Portsmouth Guildhall in 2003. Pictured is: Debbie Harry. Picture: Paul Windsor Photo: Paul Windsor

Blondie performing at Portsmouth Guildhall in 2003.

Pictured is: Debbie Harry.

Picture: Paul Windsor

4. Blondie performing at Portsmouth Guildhall in 2003. Pictured is: Debbie Harry. Picture: Paul Windsor

Blondie performing at Portsmouth Guildhall in 2003. Pictured is: Debbie Harry. Picture: Paul Windsor Photo: Paul Windsor