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April 13, 1990, Madonna kicked off her Blond Ambition World Tour 30 years ago this week..!!

30 years ago, on April 13th 1990, Madonna kicked off one of her most iconic tours ever in Chiba, Japan. Of course we’re talking about the Blond Ambition Tour! Four months, three continents, 57 dates, 4 cancelled shows due to throat problems, 18 songs and the iconic pony tail! Costume design by the incredible Jean Paul Gautlier…                                         Stage preparations and dress rehearsals took place at the Disney Studios, Burbank, California, before the tour kicked off in Japan. In support of her albums “Like a Prayer” and “I’m Breathless”, Madonna performed 57 concerts in three continents: Asia, North America and Europe. The first show in Japan did not go unnoticed, as it was right during the rainy season… When she arrived in the USA, Madonna was still rocking the pony tail. Here is some footage from the opening night in Houston… The show’s explicit overtone caused problems. In Toronto, police were alerted that the