biography

Formed New York, 1974; disbanded 1982; re-formed 1998. It was in 1973, at New York’s Boburn Tavern, that Deborah Harry (vocals) met Chris Stein (guitar). She was performing as one-third of The Stilettos, whose speciality was trashy girl-group tributes, and he was immediately besotted. Chris joined their drifting troupe of backing musicians (including The New York Dolls), but soon lured Debbie away to form a new group, recruiting Fred Smith (bass) and Billy O’Connor (drums), who was quickly replaced by Clem Burke. After using various names, they adopted the one that truck drivers shouted at Debbie in the street and, as Blondie, the band recorded a demo featuring “Platinum Blonde” and the Shangri-Las’ “Out In The Streets”. [read more...]

discography

Most Popular Album(s) by This Artist Best Of Blondie -- Blondie; Audio CD Parallel Lines -- Blondie; Audio CD The Platinum Collection -- Blondie; Audio CD U.S. Releases: Live [LIVE] ~ Blondie Original Release Date: 1999 Click here for more information No Exit ~ Blondie Original Release Date: 1999 Click here for more information The Best Of Blondie ~ Blondie Original Release Date: 1999 Click here for more information Back To Back Hits ~ Blondie Pat Benatar Original Release Date: 1996 Click here for more information Remixed, Remade, Remodeled ~ Blondie Original Release Date: 1995 Click here for more information The Platinum Collection ~ Blondie Original Release Date: 1994 Click here for more information Once More Into The Bleach ~ Deborah Harry Blondie Original Release Date: 1989 Click here for more information Best Of Blondie ~ Blondie Original Release Date: 1981 Click here for more information Blonde & Beyond ~ Blondie Click here for more information Parallel Lines ~ Blondie Click here for more information Imports: Eat To The Beat [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Original Release Date: 1979 Click here for more information Plastic Letters [IMPORT] [EXTRA TRACKS] ~ Blondie Original Release Date: 1977 Click here for more information Beautiful-Remix Album [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information Atomic [BOX SET] [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information Atomic (Very Best Of) [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information Blondie [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information Best of [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information Eat To The Beat [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information Nothing Is Real But the Girl [CD-SINGLE] [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information Collection [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information Live in Philadelphia '78 & Dal [IMPORT] [LIVE] ~ Blondie Click here for more information Maria [CD-SINGLE] [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information Nothing Is Real But the Girl Pt.2 [CD-SINGLE] [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information No Exit [IMPORT] [EXTRA TRACKS] ~ Blondie Click here for more information Eat to the Beat (+1 Bonus Track) [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information No Exit [DOUBLE CD] [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information No Exit + 3 [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information Blondie [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information Atomic//Atomix (+8 Track Bonus CD) [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information Autoamerican (+1 Bonus Track) [IMPORT] ~ Blondie Click here for more information

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resources

Tribute Bands Official Blondie Web Site - Blondie's personal web space on the net. Check here for the latest official news and personal photos and information directly from band members Clem Burke, Paul Carbonara, Jimmy Destri, Leigh Foxx, Debbie Harry, and Chris Stein. Deborah Harry Home Page - Includes Deborah Harry's solo career, her work with Blondie, the Jazz Passengers, one-off projects, stage and screen, and lyrics to every major Deborah Harry related album. Established 1993 and acknowledged by Deborah Harry in 1995. Debbie Harry Collector's Society - Barry L. Kramer's excellent, well researched web page on Blondie's lead singer Debbie Harry. Also includes Blondie guitarist Chris Stein's personal web page. Blondie Home Page - Includes fan-based news, information, photos, discography, lyrics, tour reports with photos from fans, interviews, tour dates, FAQ, links, and a list of videos. Road Kill Database - Album track listing and links to other sites UnionCity - Deborah Harry and Blondie Tribute Page - Unofficial Blondie site. Some pictures which are exclusive to this site. The Blondie Archive - Includes discography, desktop themes, video and sound clips, articles, reviews, news, and photos. Picture This - The UK Blondie website - Fanzine, picture galleries, reviews, links. RollingStone.com: Blondie - Includes bio, photo gallery, news, discography, album reviews, audio/video, and message boards. Debbies League Home Page - Dedicated to Deborah Harry, Blondie, and the Human League. Links, pictures, and album cover pictures. Debbie does the Commodore - June 1996 - Concert Review. Blondie - No Exit - Archive of tour dates, press information, links. South Florida Blondie Picture Gallery - Pictures and news. Heavy - Synopsis and photos of the movie, featuring Deborah Harry. No Exit Site - Galleries, tour dates, links, videos, records and collectibles. Adrian's Blondie Page - A small page containing some images of Blondie and Debbie Harry. Debbie Harry Gallery - Lots of pictures to download. Blondie Discography - Blondie's chronological U.S. album releases, complete with cover art, track listings, song lengths, chart information and miscellaneous liner notes. Deborah Harry Page - Biography, pictures, and links. Rhino's Emporium - Dutch fan site includes singles, tour dates, lyrics, fact file, pictures. Fade to Blondie - Features windows wallpapers, e-cards, pictures, and links. Six Ways To Sunday - Clips and reviews for the movie starring Deborah Harry. Blondie Is A Group - Personal perspective of sexism in the rock industry. Poetwess' Blondie Page - Fan site with concert reviews. Dan's Debbie Harry Worship Site - Photo gallery, biography, scrap book, good fan site. SF-references-in-music List - Blondie songs with science fiction references. Hip Online: Blondie - Biography, links and review Concert Photographs - Site containing concert photographs and band sightings by freelance photographer. Emir's Deborah Harry Page - Black and white photographic images. The Blond/Debs Mailing List - Link to Onelist mailing list, gallery, and links. Blondie - Biography, images, and links. Sonicnet.com: Blondie - Includes album reviews, music news, audio downloads, biography, discography, links, and bulletin boards. VH1 Fan Club: Blondie - Includes news, biography, musical influences, audio clips, pictures, music videos, bulletin boards, and links. Debbie Harry Heaven - Pictures and sound files. Blondie Legacy - Quotations on the musical and cultural legacy and influence of the rock band Blondie; includes background information on Blondie's musical roots. RATW: Blondie - Newspaper article from April, 1978. Hightimes Magazine - Interview from November 1996. ArtistDesktopThemes: Deborah Harry - Free Deborah Harry desktop themes. Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web. Submit a Site - Open Directory Project - Become an Editor Search for "Blondie" on   Web www.searchbeat.com

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