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Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein.
The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes
of the mid-1970s. Their first two albums contained strong elements of
these genres, and although successful in the United Kingdom and
Australia, Blondie was regarded as an underground band in the United
States until the release of Parallel Lines in 1978. Over the next three
years, the band achieved several hit singles and became noted for its
eclectic mix of musical styles incorporating elements of disco, pop,
rap, and reggae, while retaining a basic style as a New Wave band.
Blondie broke up after the release of their sixth studio album The
Hunter in 1982. Deborah Harry continued to pursue a solo career with
varied results after taking a few years off to care for partner Chris
Stein, who was diagnosed with pemphigus, a rare autoimmune disease of
the skin.
The band reformed in 1997, achieving renewed success and a number
one single in the United Kingdom with "Maria" in 1999. The group toured
and performed throughout the world during the following years, and was
inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Blondie has sold
40 million records worldwide and is still active today, with a new
album, Panic of Girls, released 30 May 2011 in the UK.
Official Site: www.blondie.net