Debbie Harry Biography

Fast Facts

• Began supporting charities devoted to fighting cancer and endometriosis
• Was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006
• Was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female in 1989 for her performance in 1988's "Hairspray․"
• Started out playing in the New York club scene, notably at CBGB
• Quote: "I'm in this for the business or else I'd be out having a good time, right?"
• Quote: "There are a few instant prodigies, and they're wonderful, but the rest of us have to practice, practice, practice to get good․"
• Her solo studio albums include "KooKoo," "Rockbird," "Def, Dumb & Blonde," "Debravation" and "Necessary Evil․"
• Best known as the lead singer of the punk rock and new wave band Blondie
• Her girlhood crushes included Clark Gable, Cary Grant and Dean Martin
• Her likeness was made into a limited edition bobble head