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Blondie

American rock group

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Awards And Honors:: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2006)

Notable Works:: “Heart of Glass”; “Autoamerican”; “Call Me”; “No Exit”; “Parallel Lines”; “Pollinator”; “Rapture”

Date:: 1974 - 1982; 1998 - 2006

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Blondie, American rock group known for incorporating varied influences, including avant-garde, reggae, and hip-hop, into the new wave sound of the 1970s and ’80s. Blondie was formed in 1974 by vocalist Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The pair—also longtime romantic partners—recruited drummer Clem Burke, bassist Gary Valentine, and keyboardist Jimmy Destri. Later members included bassist Nigel Harrison and guitarist Frank Infante. The band played New York punk clubs such as CBGB alongside contemporaries such as Talking Heads, Television, and Patti Smith and released its self-titled debut album on Private Stock Records in 1976. Major label Chrysalis Records released Plastic ...(100 of 345 words)

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