Blondie were a pioneering New York new wave band whose genre‑blending sound and striking visual style helped reshape late‑1970s pop and rock.

Formed in 1974 by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, Blondie emerged from the vibrant New York punk scene, performing at iconic venues like CBGB. Their early work mixed punk, new wave, and pop, but they achieved mainstream success with their 1978 album Parallel Lines, featuring hits such as “Heart of Glass,” “One Way or Another,” and later “Call Me”. Known for blending disco, reggae, and early hip‑hop into their sound, the band became global stars. Blondie sold over 40 million records, so far.