This page will contain wikis about band Blondie, as they become available.Blondie (band)Blondie is a rock band that first gained fame in the 1970s and early 1980s. The group was founded in August 1974 in New York, New York by Deborah Harry of Wind in the Willows and Chris Stein of The Stilettos. Sometimes disco, sometimes punk, sometimes new wave, and sometimes hip hop, Blondie is known for frequently re-inventing themselves. Their better known hits are "Call Me", "The Tide Is High", "One Way Or Another" and "Heart Of Glass." Their 1981 song "Rapture" was the first US number one rap hit. Debbie Harry and Blondie were close to the Warhol-Haring-Boho New York art scene of the early 80's; they featured graffiti artists Fab Five Freddy and Jean-Michel Basquiat in the video for "Rapture". Recent hits include "Maria" (1999) and "Good Boys" (2004). Band members
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Recent hits include "Maria" (1999) and "Good Boys" (2004). Although they never played live originally, they have played together live twice since, once in 1998 and once in 2004. Debbie Harry and Blondie were close to the Warhol-Haring-Boho New York art scene of the early 80's; they featured graffiti artists Fab Five Freddy and Jean-Michel Basquiat in the video for "Rapture". Horn said he chose "The Buggles" for the band's name because, "It was the most disgusting name I could think of at that time.". Their better known hits are "Call Me", "The Tide Is High", "One Way Or Another" and "Heart Of Glass." Their 1981 song "Rapture" was the first US number one rap hit. The band's sound was characterised by a deliberately synthetic quality, in keeping with the technological subject matter of their songs. Sometimes disco, sometimes punk, sometimes new wave, and sometimes hip hop, Blondie is known for frequently re-inventing themselves. They recorded two albums, the second of which was released after Horn and Downes had replaced Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman, respectively, in Yes. The group was founded in August 1974 in New York, New York by Deborah Harry of Wind in the Willows and Chris Stein of The Stilettos. The video for the song, directed by Russell Mulcahy was - quite appropriately - the first video aired on MTV North America. Blondie is a rock band that first gained fame in the 1970s and early 1980s. The novelty value of the song led to them being perceived as one-hit wonders, but its success was sufficient to launch both members of the band on successful careers. Live By Request (2004). The Buggles shot to fame with their first single released in late 1979. The Curse of Blondie (2004). The Buggles were a pop/rock band formed in 1977 consisting of Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, early on including Academy Award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer (who left after the success of Video Killed the Radio Star). Live (1999). Adventures In Modern Recording (1981). No Exit (1999). The Age of Plastic (1980). Platinum Collection (1994). The Hunter (1982). The Best of Blondie (1981). Autoamerican (1980). Eat to the Beat (1979). Parallel Lines (1978). Plastic Letters (1977). Blondie (1976). Gary Valentine / Gary Lachman - bass. Chris Stein - guitar. Frank Infante - guitar. Deborah Harry - lead vocals. Nigel Harrison - bass. Leigh Foxx - bass. Kevin Patrick / Kevin Topping - keyboards. Jimmy Destri - keyboards. Paul Carbonara - guitar. Clem Burke - percussion. Stacy Bellomo - backing vocals. Tish Bellomo - backing vocals. |