by Debbie Harry
First published 1998
Debbie Harry recounts Blondie's journey from New York's underground music scene to global stardom. The band emerges from the gritty clubs of the Bowery in the 1970s, where Harry and guitarist Chris Stein forge both a musical and personal partnership. Their collaboration drives the group through the punk and new wave movements as they develop their distinctive sound. Harry describes the challenges of breaking into mainstream success while maintaining their artistic vision. The narrative follows their transformation from local club performers to international rock stars, capturing the tensions between commercial pressures and creative integrity. Through Harry's perspective, the story reveals how their unique partnership shaped not only their music but their ability to navigate fame. The book explores the emotional bond between the two musicians that sustained them through both triumph and struggle.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, american, autobiography, music, 21st-century, musicians
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, partnership
Setting: Bowery, New York
Period: 1970s
192 pages · Paperback · Da Capo Press