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Jimmy Destri is an American musician and former member of Blondie. He played keyboards, wrote songs and produced albums for the band, and also worked as a drug counselor after recovering from addiction.
Sep 19, 2020 · Their dissolution at the end of the disco-punk era was much more complicated. Around the time of the breakup, the band had everything going for them. Following their success in the late 1970s, lead singer Debbie Harry and keyboardist Jimmy Destri both released solo albums.
Jimmy Destri was a keyboard player for Blondie, an American rock band formed in 1974 by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein. He joined the band in 1975 and left in 1978, after the release of their third album Parallel Lines.
Jimmy Destri is a keyboardist, composer, and producer who played in the New Wave rock group Blondie. He co-wrote songs like "Atomic" and "Maria" and also appeared in music videos and documentaries.
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- Brooklyn, New York, USA
Jimmy Destri is a keyboardist for the punk rock group Blondie and a former record producer. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1954 and has co-written songs like "Atomic" and "Maria".
- April 13, 1954
Jimmy Destri was a founding member and songwriter of the rock band Blondie, but he also struggled with drug addiction for 25 years. He now works as a credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York City, and shares his story and insights in various media outlets.
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Jul 25, 2006 · Jimmy Destri, former keyboardist and songwriter for Blondie, shares his personal updates, music projects and opinions on the official Blondie web site. Read his posts about his drug issues, his new career, his memories of CBGB's and more.
