Blondie
Debbie Harry and Chris Stein built Blondie out of the wreckage of the Stilettoes, a girl-group revival act that hadn't quite worked. Harry—a former Playboy bunny with platinum hair and a cool, ironic remove onstage—became punk's most visible woman, and Stein's guitar work and production instincts pushed the band past punk's narrower rules, folding in disco, reggae, and pop hooks without ever losing the DIY nerve underneath.
The full story is in CBGB's 70s Punk.
At a glance
- Active
- 1974–present
- From
- New York City, USA
- Records in the issues
- 1 (1976)
- Original label
- Private Stock
- Listening guide track
- “Call Me”
Listen
In the CBGB's 70s Punk listening guide: “Call Me”
In the issues
- CBGB's 70s PunkPrincipal · 1973-1982 · Members
CBGB's 70s Punk is a music scene from New York City, USA, 1973–1982. Its principal artists include Ramones, Television, Talking Heads and Patti Smith. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 15 dated events.
Records
Family tree
Bands that shared members with Blondie, and who.
- Adolph's Dog1997–1997Chris Stein, Clem Burke, Deborah Harry, Jimmy Destri
- Television1973–2023Fred Smith