Blondie: Legacy, Influence, Legend,
a companion web site to the new book entitled:
Blondie, From Punk to the Present: A Pictorial History

Blondie, From Punk to the Present

NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM!

Please spread the word about this book to everyone you know who may have an interest in Blondie and the punk scene.


VH1 selected this site as one of the "best web sites" on Blondie! 


 


 

This web site is dedicated to the band Blondie and its continuing musical legacy. The members of Blondie are true pioneers in every sense of the word. A book entitled Blondie From Punk to the Present: A Pictorial History is now available on Amazon.com documenting this legacy. Following an introduction to the band and narrative on its musical roots, quotations from music commentators, musicians, and the band itself on the theme of Blondie's influence and legacy are presented on this site. There also are image gallery links below corresponding to Blondie's earlier period (mid-'70's to early '80's), Deborah Harry's solo career, and the Blondie reunion and many of these are incorporated into the book. Thanks and enjoy! The contents below is for this site. The book's actual Table of Contents is much more extensive, so please check it out!

 
Contents 
 
Preface

Picture This': Introduction
   
Part I: Background  
 
1. The Emergence of Punk in America

2. The Punk Scene in New York City


3. Blondie and the Politics of Power Pop


The Early Blondie Image Gallery


4. 'Forgive and Forget': From Breakup to Reunion: The Odyssey of Deborah Harry and Blondie


Forgive and Forget' Addendum


The Solo Career Image Gallery

 
Part II: Influence and Legacy
5. '(...Always Touched by Your) Presence, Dear': The Influence of Deborah Harry and Blondie
6. 'Parallel Lines': Influence on Specific Bands/Singers
7. 'Dreaming': The Legacy of Deborah Harry and Blondie
8. 'No Exit': Conclusion/Summing Up
9. The Blondie Reunion
The Blondie Reunion Image Galleries
More Images Galleries
The Mirror Image Gallery
Teresa R. Hale Image Gallery
The Mick Mercer Image Gallery
The Concert Photo Co. Image Gallery
 
Appendices
A. On the Nature of Punk
B. "Deborah Harry: The Solo Years"
C. "Accidents Don't Just Happen...."
D. Selective Discography
E. Blondie Web Links
 
References/Bibliography
 
Indexes

Permission is required before any information on this site is quoted or utilized in any manner for publication or commercial purposes. Please email me at ametz at drury dot edu to request permission. Thank you.
Copyright 1999-2003 Allan Metz



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