Members
Chris Steinoriginal · 1974current
Deborah Harryoriginal · 1974current- Matt Katz‐Bohen2008current
- Tommy Kessler2010current
- Leigh Foxxcurrent
- Billy O’Connororiginal · 1974–1975
Elvis Ramone1974–1982- Fred Smithoriginal · 1974–1975
Ivan Králoriginal · 1974–1974- Gary Valentine1975–1977
- Jimmy Destri1975–1982
- Frank Infante1977–1982
- Nigel Harrison1978–1982
- Elvis Ramone1997
- Jimmy Destri1997–2004
- Paul Carbonaraguitar · 1997–2010
Blondie is recognized as a pioneering American new wave band that formed in 1974.
The band was formed in 1974, marking the beginning of their influential career in music.
Blondie is known for their eclectic mixture of musical styles, incorporating elements of punk, disco, pop, reggae, funk, and early hip hop.
Biography
Formation
Blondie is an iconic American rock band formed in New York City in 1974 by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The duo, inspired by the vibrant music scene at the Mercer Arts Center, initially joined forces with ex-Stillettoes bandmates Billy O'Connor and Fred Smith. After a brief stint as Angel and the Snake, they adopted the name Blondie, a moniker derived from truck drivers' catcalls to Harry. The lineup evolved as O'Connor departed and was replaced by drummer Clem Burke and bassist Gary Valentine, solidifying the band's classic sound.
Breakthrough
Blondie quickly gained recognition in the mid-1970s as pioneers of the new wave genre, blending punk, disco, pop, reggae, and early hip hop influences. Their self-titled debut album, "Blondie," was released in 1976, followed by the critically acclaimed "Parallel Lines" in 1978, which featured hits like "Heart of Glass" and "One Way or Another." The band's eclectic style and Harry's striking stage presence helped them become the best-selling group of the punk era, with over 40 million records sold worldwide.
Legacy
After disbanding in 1982, Blondie reunited in the late 1990s, continuing to release new music and tour. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, a testament to their lasting influence on music and culture. With a career spanning decades, Blondie remains a significant force in the music industry, celebrated for their innovative sound and contributions to the evolution of rock and pop music.
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Discography
Pollinator2017
- 1.Doom or Destiny2:54
- 2.Long Time4:35
- 3.Already Naked4:07
- 4.Fun4:19
- 5.My Monster3:29
- 6.Best Day Ever3:59
- 7.Gravity3:48
- 8.When I Gave Up on You4:03
- 9.Love Level4:19
- 10.Too Much3:08
- 11.Fragments / Tonight13:34
Panic of Girls2011
- 1.D-Day3:37
- 2.What I Heard3:15
- 3.Mother3:09
- 4.The End, the End3:41
- 5.Girlie Girlie3:25
- 6.Love Doesn't Frighten Me3:18
- 7.Words in My Mouth4:19
- 8.Sunday Smile4:48
- 9.Wipe Off My Sweat4:13
- 10.Le Bleu4:28
- 11.China Shoes4:21
- 12.Please Please Me2:00
The Curse of Blondie2003
- 1.Shakedown5:06
- 2.Good Boys4:19
- 3.Undone4:28
- 4.Golden Rod5:23
- 5.Rules for Living5:13
- 6.Background Melody (The Only One)3:55
- 7.Magic (Asadoya Yunta)4:06
- 8.End to End3:59
- 9.Hello Joe4:06
- 10.The Tingler3:52
- 11.Last One in the World4:31
- 12.Diamond Bridge4:07
- 13.Desire Brings Me Back5:31
- 14.Songs of Love6:47
- 15.Good Boys (Giorgio Moroder single mix)4:06
The Best of Blondie1999
- 1.Call Me3:34
- 2.One Way or Another3:29
- 3.Hanging On the Telephone2:24
- 4.Dreaming3:06
- 5.Heart of Glass4:11
- 6.Rapture4:58
- 7.The Tide Is High3:53
- 8.Island of Lost Souls3:51
- 9.Denis2:19
- 10.Atomic3:50
No Exit1999
- 1.Screaming Skin5:35
- 2.Forgive and Forget4:32
- 3.Maria4:51
- 4.No Exit4:19
- 5.Double Take4:12
- 6.Nothing Is Real but the Girl3:13
- 7.Boom Boom in the Zoom Zoom Room4:09
- 8.Night Wind Sent4:40
- 9.Under the Gun (for Jeffery Lee Pierce)4:09
- 10.Out in the Streets3:03
- 11.Happy Dog (for Caggy)3:24
- 12.The Dream’s Lost on Me3:19
- 13.Divine4:15
- 14.Dig Up the Conjo5:01
- 15.Dreaming3:18
- 16.Call Me4:46
- 17.Rapture7:20
Picture This: The Essential Blondie Collection1998
- 1.Hanging on the Telephone2:23
- 2.The Tide Is High3:51
- 3.Picture This2:55
- 4.In the Flesh2:30
- 5.X Offender3:12
- 6.Denis2:17
- 7.Island of Lost Souls3:50
- 8.For Your Eyes Only3:07
- 9.Rifle Range3:40
- 10.Susie and Jeffrey4:08
- 11.War Child4:01
- 12.Platinum Blonde2:18
- 13.Die Young Stay Pretty3:33
- 14.Atomic (Diddy’s 12″ mix)6:51
- 15.Union City Blue (Diddy’s Power & Passion mix)8:34
Blondie1998
- 1.The Tide Is High3:53
- 2.One Way or Another3:27
- 3.Dreaming3:06
- 4.Hanging On the Telephone2:23
- 5.Denis2:18
- 6.(I’m Always Touched by Your) Presence, Dear2:44
- 7.Atomic3:50
- 8.Fan Mail2:37
- 9.I’m Gonna Love You Too2:06
- 10.Call Me3:33
- 11.Heart of Glass4:12
- 12.Rapture4:58
- 13.X‐Offender3:12
- 14.I’m on E2:12
- 15.Rip Her to Shreds3:22
- 16.The Hardest Part3:41
- 17.In the Flesh2:32
- 18.Island of Lost Souls3:48
The Best of Blondie1998
- 1.X Offender3:12
- 2.In the Flesh2:30
- 3.Man Overboard3:21
- 4.Rip Her to Shreds3:21
- 5.Fan Mail2:38
- 6.Denis2:20
- 7.Contact in Red Square2:00
- 8.Kung Fu Girls2:32
- 9.I’m on E2:15
- 10.I’m Gonna Love You Too2:09
- 11.Just Go Away3:28
- 12.Poets Problem2:19
- 13.(I’m Always Touched by Your) Presence, Dear2:44
- 14.Picture This2:57
- 15.Detroit 4422:28
- 16.Fade Away and Radiate4:01
- 17.Hanging On the Telephone2:18
- 18.Will Anything Happen3:00
- 19.Rifle Range3:41
- 20.11:593:20
- 21.Sunday Girl3:13
- 22.Heart of Glass4:12
- 23.One Way or Another3:28
- 24.Dreaming3:04
- 25.Living in the Real World2:43
- 26.Union City Blue3:20
- 27.The Hardest Part3:40
- 28.Atomic3:49
- 29.Slow Motion3:27
- 30.Die Young Stay Pretty3:34
- 31.Call Me3:32
- 32.The Tide Is High3:52
- 33.Rapture4:58
- 34.Walk Like Me3:50
- 35.War Child4:01
- 36.Island of Lost Souls3:48
Atomic: The Very Best of Blondie1998
- 1.Atomic3:50
- 2.Heart of Glass4:12
- 3.Sunday Girl3:15
- 4.Call Me3:33
- 5.The Tide Is High3:53
- 6.Denis2:19
- 7.Dreaming3:06
- 8.Rapture4:59
- 9.Hanging On the Telephone2:22
- 10.(I’m Always Touched by Your) Presence, Dear2:43
- 11.Island of Lost Souls3:50
- 12.Picture This2:56
- 13.Union City Blue3:19
- 14.War Child4:01
- 15.Rip Her to Shreds3:20
- 16.One Way or Another3:28
- 17.X-Offender3:12
- 18.I’m Gonna Love You Too2:08
- 19.Fade Away and Radiate3:59
- 20.Atomic ’98 (Xenomania mix)4:34
- 21.Atomic ’98 (Tall Paul remix)8:43
The Essential Collection1997
- 1.Denis2:17
- 2.The Tide Is High3:51
- 3.Hanging On the Telephone2:22
- 4.Rip Her to Shreds3:20
- 5.Picture This2:56
- 6.X Offender3:12
- 7.Rifle Range3:40
- 8.For Your Eyes Only3:07
- 9.Susie and Jeffrey4:08
- 10.Die Young Stay Pretty3:32
- 11.Island of Lost Souls3:48
- 12.Platinum Blonde2:18
- 13.War Child3:59
- 14.In the Flesh2:30
Denis1996
- 1.Denis2:17
- 2.The Tide Is High3:51
- 3.Hanging On the Telephone2:22
- 4.Rip Her to Shreds3:20
- 5.Picture This2:56
- 6.X Offender3:12
- 7.Rifle Range3:40
- 8.For Your Eyes Only3:07
- 9.Susie and Jeffrey4:08
- 10.Die Young Stay Pretty3:32
- 11.Island of Lost Souls3:48
- 12.Platinum Blonde2:18
- 13.War Child3:59
- 14.In the Flesh2:30
Back to Back Hits1996
- 1.Call Me3:35
- 2.Heart of Glass4:36
- 3.The Tide Is High4:44
- 4.Rapture5:37
- 5.One Way or Another3:37
- 6.Heartbreaker3:28
- 7.Hit Me With Your Best Shot2:52
- 8.Love Is a Battlefield4:12
- 9.We Live for Love3:36
- 10.We Belong3:39
Grandes éxitos & remezclas1995
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The Platinum Collection1994
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Blonde and Beyond1993
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The Complete Picture: The Very Best of Deborah Harry and Blondie1991
Tracklist not collected yet.
Hitcollection1988
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The Hunter1982
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The Best of Blondie1981
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Blondie’s Hits1981
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Autoamerican1980
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Eat to the Beat1979
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Parallel Lines1978
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Plastic Letters1977
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Blondie1976
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Label
- Record label
- Sony Music
- Record label
- Chrysalis Records
- Record label
- Private Stock Records
- Record label
- Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc.
Achievements
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Deborah Harry & Blondie, ブロンディ
Blondie is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1974 by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band were considered pioneers in the new wave genre from the CBGB scene of the mid-1970s, and drew notability for its eclectic mixture of musical styles, incorporating elements of punk, disco, pop, reggae, funk and early hip hop music.
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