Musicians Who Set the Stage for Rock and Roll

Debbie Harry

The name Debbie Harry might not be as popular as her chosen stage name, Blondie, but her face pervades decades of new wave and punk adaptations. In the unpartable sea of music in New York in the 80s and 90s, Blondie emerged from the crowd with The Talking Heads, The Ramones, Iggy Pop, and Television, proving that she was just as talented and driven as the rest.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.