There are at least two groups named 49th Parallel: 1.) 49th Parallel was one of an unusual breed of garage punk bands to come out of Canada in the mid-'60s. Originally known as the Shades of Blond when they were formed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the band featured Dennis Abbott on vocals, Dan Lowe and Bob Carlson on guitars, Dave Petch at the organ, Mick Woodhouse on bass, and Terry Bare on drums. 2.) 49th Parallel is a hip-hop group that consists of Sethod, Schaps, Versatile, J-Red, and Dren Doh.