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Blondie
Blondie in 1977 (l–r): Gary Valentine, Clem Burke, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Jimmy Destri
Blondie in 1977 (l–r): Gary Valentine, Clem Burke, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Jimmy Destri
Background information
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1974–1982
  • 1997–present
Labels
  • Private Stock Records/Private Stock
  • Chrysalis Records/Chrysalis
  • EMI Records/EMI
  • Beyond Music/Beyond
  • Bertelsmann Music Group/BMG
  • Epic Records/Epic
  • Sire Records/Sire
  • Sanctuary Records Group/Sanctuary
  • Eleven Seven Music/Eleven Seven
MembersDebbie Harry
Chris Stein
Clem Burke
Leigh Foxx
Matt Katz-Bohen
Tommy Kessler
Past membersJimmy Destri
Nigel Harrison
Frank Infante
Gary Valentine
Fred Smith
Ivan Kral
Billy O'Connor
Websiteblondie.net

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.

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