Blondie
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 Blondie in 1977 (l–r): Gary Valentine, Clem Burke, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Jimmy Destri | |
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| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
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| Members | Debbie Harry Chris Stein Clem Burke Leigh Foxx Matt Katz-Bohen Tommy Kessler |
| Past members | Jimmy Destri Nigel Harrison Frank Infante Gary Valentine Fred Smith Ivan Kral Billy O'Connor |
| Website | blondie |
Blondie is an American rock band formed in 1974 in New York City by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the American new wave scene of the mid-1970s in New York City.
The band's first two albums contained strong elements of punk and new wave, and although highly successful in the UK and Australia, Blondie was regarded as an underground band in the U.S. until the release of Parallel Lines in 1978. Over the next four years, the band released several hit singles, and became noted for its eclectic mix of musical styles, also incorporating elements of disco, pop, reggae, funk and early rap music.
Blondie disbanded after the release of their sixth studio album, The Hunter, in 1982. Harry continued to pursue a solo career with varied results, and the band re-formed in 1997, achieving renewed success and their sixth number one single in the UK with "Maria" in 1999.
The group toured and performed throughout the world during the following years, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Blondie has sold around 40 million records worldwide and is still active.
Connections
- Blondie were also regular performers at CBGB.
- Chris Frantz tried to recruit member Debbie Harry to join Talking Heads when considering changing its lineup in 1975, though she declined.
- Debbie Harry recorded with The Heads for their 1996 album No Talking, Just Head.