Deborah Harry, born Angela Trimble on July 1, 1945, in Miami, Florida, began her life's journey in a way that would shape her future. Just three months old, she was adopted by Catherine (Peters) and Richard Smith Harry, and was raised in Hawthorne, New Jersey. This early start in life laid the foundation for her future endeavors.
As the 1960s dawned, Harry found herself working as a Playboy Bunny, immersing herself in the vibrant nightlife of Max's Kansas City, a legendary haunt of Andy Warhol's. It was during this time that she began her professional singing career with the folk band The Wind in the Willows in 1968. Although the band's first and only album failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, it marked the beginning of her musical journey.
In 1973, Harry met Chris Stein, who would become her long-term partner and collaborator. Together, they co-founded Blondie in 1974, building upon their shared experience in the Stilettoes, a theatrical "girl group" band. Although Blondie initially struggled to make a name for themselves, they eventually went on to become one of the most successful bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Unfortunately, the group disbanded in 1982.
Undeterred, Harry continued to pursue her passions, releasing five solo albums, acting in numerous films and television series, and appearing in various commercials. She has also been an ardent supporter of AIDS charities, participating in numerous benefit shows. Her theatrical endeavors include a Broadway show, "Teaneck Tanzi," as well as poetry readings. As a fixture in the New York downtown scene, Harry has left an indelible mark on the city's cultural landscape.
In the mid-1990s, Harry was back in the spotlight, performing with the Jazz Passengers and Elvis Costello, and starring in two new films: "Heavy" (1995) alongside Liv Tyler and Evan Dando, and "Drop Dead Rock" (1995) with Adam Ant. Her work with Blondie continued to pay dividends, with the release of several tribute albums and the remix album "Remixed, Remade, Remodeled" in 1995, which featured newly remixed versions of her hit singles "Rapture" and "Atomic."
