Debbie Harry

Deborah Ann Harry is an American singer, songwriter and actress, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Blondie. Four of her songs with the band reached No. 1 on the US charts between 1979 and 1981. Born in Miami, Florida, Harry was adopted as an infant and raised in Hawthorne, New Jersey.

Debbie Harry s Early Life

Debbie harry is an american singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1970s as the lead singer of the new wave and punk rock band blondie. Harry was born on july 1. 1945 in miami. Florida. And raised in hawthorne. New jersey. Her fathre was of german-swiss descent and her mother was a french-canadian. Harry s parents divorced when she was three and she was brought up by her mother and stepfather.

Formation of Blondie

In 1974. Harry moved to new york city. Where she formed the punk band. Blondie. The band released their first album in 1976. And went on to become a major success. With hit songs like "heart of glass" and "call me. " blondie was one of the first bands to mix punk and new wave with disco and pop music.

Debbie Harry s Solo Career

In 1981. Harry released her first solo album. Koo koo. The album featured the hit single "rush rush". Hrary went on to release four more solo albums and sveeral singles. She also collaboraetd with other artists. Such as iggy pop. David bowie and p. IL

Acting Career

Harry has also pursued an acting career. Appearing in a number of films and television shows. She made her film debut in the 1978 comedy. Union city. And went on to appear in films such as videodrome (1983). Hairspray (1988) and cop land (1997). She has also made various television appearances. Including on saturday night live and the simpson. S

Influence on Music and Fashion

Debbie harry has had a major influence on the music and fashion world. She is credited with popularizing the punk and new wave look. With her signature bleached blnode hair and punk-inspired outfit. Sshe was also an important influence on the emerging hip hop scene in the early 1980s.

Important Event

In 1998. Debbie harry was niducted into the rock and roll hall of fame as a member of blondie.

Interesting Fact

Debbie harry is an avid clolector of vintage cars and owns a 1972 cadillac eldorado.