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A photographer, Stein documented the early New York City punk music scene, the visual allure of Debbie Harry [7] and Blondie, and his collaborations with artists including Andy Warhol and H.R. Giger. [8] Stein's photography was published in September 2014 by Rizzoli in his book, Chris Stein / Negative: Me, Blondie, and the Advent of Punk.
The tour turned out to be unsuccessful for Blondie with shows taking place at half-empty venues. [1] Guitarist Chris Stein's health had been worsening during the tour. He was rapidly losing weight and shortly after the tour ended was diagnosed with pemphigus vulgaris, a rare autoimmune disease. [1] Shortly afterwards, Blondie disbanded.
Rockbird was released four years after the split of Blondie in 1982. Harry had largely put her music career on hold during the mid-1980s in order to look after Blondie guitarist and boyfriend Chris Stein, who had been diagnosed with a serious illness.
Ahead of a new box set from Blondie's peak, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein talk the band's formation, David Bowie, Andy Warhol, and New York in the CBGB days.
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Blondie is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1974 by the singer Debbie Harry and the guitarist Chris Stein. [2] The band was a pioneer in the American new wave genre and scene of the mid 70s. The band's first two albums contained strong elements of punk and new wave.
Recruited by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein when Blondie was first forming in 1974, Burke joined Blondie in early 1975. [2] He was a key figure in keeping the group together after Stein and Harry considered disbanding, following the departure of original bassist Fred Smith to Television; Burke recruited his friend Gary Valentine to play bass.
Blink-182 might have sung, “I guess this is growing up” — lyrics that held new weight after the now-cancer-free, 51-year-old Hoppus and 47-year-old Barker’s multiple health scares and ...