An interview with Deborah Harry focusing on the Blondie reunion and the No Exit album. Subjects touched upon include Harry’s role in the band, music critics, radio’s categorization of music, touring, Harry as a “gay icon,” Harry as a “diva,” the enduring quality of Blondie’s music, and speculation on whether Blondie would record another album.--Ed.
 
 

"I always wanted to perform," says Deborah Harry, "although when I was little I thought I wanted to be a movie star because rock stars didn't exist then. But when rock started,  well...that's when I went, 'OK, that's it! That'll be it!'"

And it was! A rock star she would become, and a pretty big one, too--thanks to her group, Blondie, and its succession of chart-topping and ground-breaking records released between 1976 and 1982. Of course,, Harry--away from the band--also managed to satisfy her curiosity as to what it's like to be a 'movie star,' appearing in a variety of films over the years.

But on the day that Frontiers spoke to her she really didn't want to talk about anything to do with acting or 'Deborah Harry--the performer.' These days it's Blondie she wants to discuss--and, of course, the release of their new CD, 'No Exit'....

Source: Frontiers Newsmagazine, May 1999
 

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