Debbie Harry

Debbie Harry

She started her musical career with the folk rock group called The Wind in the Willows. She then joined a girl group trio, The Stilettos, where she met her Chris Stein, who later became a guitarist for their band called Blondie.

Blondie is a pioneer band to the American New Wave and Punk Rock in the mid 70’s. This band was very successful in UK and Australia, but became successful in the US after releasing Parallel Lines, one of their greatest hits. Years later they were recognized for combining disco, pop and reggae to their music, while remaining their basic style of new age.

Harry became a pop icon, due to her look. She was associated with Andy Warhol, and in June 1979 she appeared in the cover of Rolling Stone.

In 1982, Blondie, the band broke up. Harry pursued a solo career.

Later in 1999, the band formed again and a song called “Maria” became number one single in the United Kingdom. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Rock Walk of Fame in 2006.

I believe Harry is a huge American icon. Blondie, the group was a pioneer, and she was the main reason why this band became idolized. This band is still known today, but Harry is quickly recognized. She entered the Guinness World Book of Records in 1999 as the Oldest Female Singer to Reach No. 1, in the UK charts. To this day Deborah Harry is still singing, and making hits.

I wasn’t born in the 70’s and I didn’t have to, in order to be inspired by Harry. I’ve been listening to her music ever since. She has been one of the most successful women in Rock and Roll history.