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- Blondie is an American rock group fronted by vocalist Debbie Harry and known for incorporating varied influences, including avant-garde, reggae, and hip-hop, into the new wave sound of the 1970s and ’80s.
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Blondie, American rock group known for incorporating varied influences, including avant-garde, reggae, and hip-hop, into the new wave sound of the 1970s and ’80s. Blondie was formed in 1974 by vocalist Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein.
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Jul 26, 2023 · Blondie is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and influential bands in the history of rock and new wave music. With a distinct sound that seamlessly blended elements of punk, pop, and disco, the band achieved unprecedented success and left a lasting impact on the music industry.
Blondie is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1974 by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. [1] The band was a pioneer in the American new wave genre and scene of the mid-1970s.
Aug 22, 2022 · Because they combined an omnivorous curiosity with a playful foxiness rarely attempted in that era of rock music, the band was not taken as seriously as its peers — Talking Heads, Television,...
Feb 2, 2023 · As the academic and artist Kembrew McLeod has written, Blondie was a mediator between the experimental music and art scene of downtown New York City and the larger pop audience. But more...
- Kevin Dettmar
Sep 12, 2014 · Since their 1978 breakthrough album Parallel Lines, and its ethereal disco-tinged hit “Heart of Glass,” Blondie has been a genre-defying musical force, easily blending disco, punk, pop and new...
May 22, 2014 · Blondie: Stories Behind the Songs. The immortally cool band that helped bring punk and new wave to the masses celebrates its 40th anniversary this month with a double album, ''Blondie 4 (0)...
