The Ultimate Guide to Debbie Harry’s Style

We’ve been breaking down our list of 16 classic fashion icons everyone should know. Last week, we covered Jackie O, the classiest fashionista in American history and a historical figure all her own! This week, we’re completely mixing it up and covering a rock star rebel, Ms. Debbie Harry. 

Also known as the lead singer of Blondie, Debbie is a fantastic musician who has made waves in the music industry for decades. Her edgy, cool look has been the envy of many a rock star at heart.

To find out more about her early life, career as a musician, influence on modern fashion trends, and how you can copy her look, keep reading.

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All About Debbie

Debbie was born Angela Trimble in Miami, Florida in 1945. She was adopted as a baby and her parents renamed her Deborah Harry.

Her biological mother was a concert pianist, and as a kid, she sang in the church choir.

She has an Associate of Arts degree and worked as everything from a secretary for the BBC to a Playboy Bunny in her early years as a young woman.

Before she started the famous rock band, Blondie, she broke into the music industry as a backup singer.

Blondie released two albums with moderate success before hitting it big with Parallel Lines. The record featured the track “Heart of Glass”, which is still one of their most popular tunes.

Debbie was a media sensation in the ’70s and ’80s. She was known for her wild, rock ‘n’ roll ways and made headlines for things like trashing dressing rooms and being spotted at the craziest parties. Of course, she pulled it all off since her band was such a success.

Other massive Blondie hits include “Call Me” and “The Tide is High,” both off of the album American Gigolo.