"'I've interviewed a million female artists over the
past eight years and her name comes up the most as an influence.’"--Rolling
Stone magazine senior editor Jancee Dunn on Deborah Harry's influence
Through the "concentrated power of the band's two-decade-old
catalogue," Blondie "has what most of today's crop of one-hit-wonder alterna-losers
can only dream of attaining: deep impact."
"It would be hard to overestimate the influence of
Blondie on the musical climate....Blondie has forged a relentlessly inventive
musical path that still resonates....The eclecticism of the Blondie approach
has always been one of its greatest strengths."
"'There is a risk of dealing with a legacy....A legacy
is a unique chemical mixture. If you throw the wrong element in it, it
can dissipate...So we approached it with great care, but I think it came
out all right.'"--Blondie keyboardist Jimmy Destri on the band's legacy
"'...it all just flowed. I think that was one of the
things about Blondie and why our music endured. It's part of us, it's a
force to be reckoned with.'"--Deborah Harry on Blondie's enduring legacy,
referring to the musical synergy that builds up when the band is together
The whole band is "satisfied with its legacy" and proud
of its accomplishments. The group's "musical legacy is undeniable" and
continues--On Blondie's legacy
Photo credits: Blondie:
The Complete Discography